Vacancy Announcement for the Post of Executive Director

                                                                                          The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)

                                                                          Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP)

                                                                           Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO)

Vacancy Announcement for the Post of Executive Director

The Nile Basin Initiative [NBI] is a an intergovernmental partnership of the ten Nile Basin States to develop the river in a cooperative manner, reduce poverty, reverse environmental degradation, share substantial socio-economic benefits, to promote regional peace and security (www.nilebasin.org). 

The Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP) of the NBI is launched by Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan and the Sudan (Republic of South Sudan joined in 2014) to initiate concrete joint investments and action on the ground in the Eastern Nile sub-basin in the areas of power generations and interconnection, irrigation and drainage, flood preparedness and early warning, watershed management, development of planning models and joint multipurpose programs. ENSAP is governed by the Eastern Nile Council of Ministers [ENCOM] and implemented by the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office [ENTRO] stationed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Funding for ENSAP accrues from Eastern Nile countries and varied bilateral and multilateral development partners.

ENTRO is the regional body supporting ENSAP Team and the Eastern Nile Council of Ministries (ENCOM) in the management and implementation of ENSAP, established in 2002 and located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ENTRO now seeks qualified candidate for the position of Executive Director.

Major Duties and responsibilities:

Accountable to the ENCOM through the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program Team, The Executive Director will:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and supervise all activities of ENTRO
• Mobilize regional and international resources for investment in the ENSAP.
• Coordinate ENTRO’s relationships with other institutions involved in the ENSAP and NBI
• Develop, prepare and implement effective strategies and action plans for ENTRO
• Ensures adequate human resources to run the organization efficiently and effectively.
• Supervise and guide the work of ENTRO staff
• Ensure efficiency, sustainability and transparency of ENTRO’s financial administration
• Provide strategic leadership and vision.
• Create and keep up an inspiring and just working environment at ENTRO.
• Continuously liaise with member state to ensure the sustainability of its institution

Duration of Appointment:

The post of ENTRO Executive Director is for the duration of three years and non- renewable.

Education:

Minimum advance university Degree in Engineering, Water Resources Management and other relevant areas.

Experience:

Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience, out of which 10 years in managerial position. Experience in Working with or in regional/international organizations and /or complex multi-country programs; knowledge of and ideally, experience in working with the Nile Basin Initiative or other transboundary water resources issues.

Competencies: 

Strong leadership and managerial skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance, momentum and vision to achieve organizational objectives.

Proven ability to work , diplomatically within sensitive complex multicultural environments and to cooperate with all levels of executive and officials from government, international financing agencies, private sector and civil society; Demonstrated integrity and judgment in all professional issues; has proven experience providing in strategic leadership and has a vision to lead the staff toward the achievement of the Vision, create and keep up an inspiring and attractive working environment. Proven ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity. Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications. Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure Excellent verbal and written communication skill; and proficiency in English language, Knowledge of Amharic or/and Arabic Languages as added advantage. 

Salary and Benefit:

As per the organization scale. 

Application Procedures:

• Applicants are strongly advised to revert to ENTRO/NBI website https://nilebasin.org/opportunities for further details on the vacancy announcement and detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) before applying for the post.
• The deadline for application is 28 days following this announcement (April 13, 2025).
• Interested applicants are to send their applications with a  cover letter, CV and copies of formal academic qualifications to: The ENSAPT Recruitment Committee, ENTRO, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia via email: entrovacancy@nilebasin.org, copied to: tatnafie@nilebasin.org, egoda@nilebasin.org,  and gabdi@nilebasin.org.

NB. This position is to be filled by candidates from nationals of South Sudan in accordance with ENCOM decision of January 31st 2014. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.