Country Lead, Pakistan — Water & Development Research

International Water Management Institute; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

International health insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Education assistance

Home-leave tickets for dependents

Job summary

IWMI, a CGIAR Research Center, invites applications for the Country Representative – Pakistan, based in Lahore. You will design and lead the strategic research and operational direction, align with national development needs, manage a growing portfolio, secure funding, and supervise in-country staff while fostering relations with government, donors and partners.

This internationally recruited role offers a competitive package, relocation assistance, housing allowance, comprehensive international

Qualifications

• PhD in water resources management or related field preferred.
• Experience leading multi-cultural teams and fundraising.
• Strong partnerships with government, donors and researchers.
• Proven ability to communicate research outputs to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead strategic research and operational direction for the country.
• Represent IWMI to government bodies, donors and partners.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals.
• Oversee country office operations, risk and financial reporting.

Skills

Project management

Resource mobilization

Water development

Leadership

Education

PhD in water resources management

Master's in related field

Job description

IWMI, a CGIAR Research Center, invites applications for the Country Representative – Pakistan, based in Lahore. You will design and lead the strategic research and operational direction, align with national development needs, manage a growing portfolio, secure funding, and supervise in-country staff while fostering relations with government, donors and partners.

This internationally recruited role offers a competitive package, relocation assistance, housing allowance, comprehensive international