The Asia Director for Research Impact provides strategic direction to strengthen IWMI’s development impact through research delivery, and government and regional partner engagement across the Asian continent. Reporting to the Deputy Director General – Research for Development, the Director supports and oversees management of research delivery for impact, and effective and coordinated operations by IWMI Country Representatives. The incumbent will ensure that leadership of government, partner, and network engagement by IWMI Country Representatives aligns to regional strategies, donor priorities, and IWMI’s strategic priorities. The Director will also maximize IWMI’s responsiveness and effectiveness in developing, funding, and implementing its research-for-development portfolio for impact in Asia. The Director leads IWMI representation to Asia-wide institutions, platforms, and processes, collaborating closely with Country Representatives and strategic partners.
The Director develops and maintains strong relationships with CGIAR, particularly with the CGIAR Asia Director and Country Coordinators, other CGIAR Centers and units. One CGIAR is an integrated partnership of CGIAR Research Centers with the overall objective of delivering science and innovation that advance the transformation of food, land and water systems under climate change. The IWMI Asia Director for Research Impact ensures that the work of IWMI and the CGIAR Water Systems department in Asia are aligned to CGIAR programs and synergies are achieved to develop and sustain the funding for, delivery and impact of water systems science in the One CGIAR integrated partnership.
The Country Manager (CM) for Sri Lanka oversees the management of researchers based in IWMI’s Headquarters and the development of IWMI’s research portfolio in Sri Lanka. The CM also supports the IWMI Director General (DG) in engagement with government and national partners.
In this joint role, the Asia Director for Research Impact and Country Manager for Sri Lanka will spend a minimum of 80% of their time representing IWMI and providing oversight of IWMI research and engagement. The remaining time will be spent on project-specific research activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Management,
Representation and Partnerships,
Knowledge Management and MELIA,
Research and Implementation,
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential,
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