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Program Director - AI Tools for Water Use Optimization

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a Program Director to head a proposed project responding to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) Annual Program Statement for Egypt (DFOP0018819), under the priority area “AI Tools for Water Usage Optimization.”

This initiative will support Egypt in harnessing advanced data analytics and AI-enabled tools to strengthen water security decision-making at the institutional and policy levels, translating complex hydrological and environmental data into actionable insights for Egyptian and U.S. commercial stakeholders. The anticipated project start date is November 2026, subject to the availability of funds*.

This is an internationally recruited position; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to be based in Egypt.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide day-to-day oversight of the award, including fiscal management, personnel management, stakeholder relations, and overall project implementation and evaluation.
  • Lead the development or adaptation of AI-enabled tools that integrate multiple data streams – satellite imagery, hydrological data, weather modeling, and agricultural inputs – to support water availability analysis and demand forecasting.
  • Oversee the design of decision-support systems that generate operationally relevant outputs for water managers, agricultural planners, and policymakers.
  • Identify and cultivate opportunities for U.S. firms and technologies in advanced analytics and remote sensing, positioning U.S. businesses as preferred partners for Egyptian counterparts and helping translate project outcomes into broader U.S. commercial engagement in the water/AI sector.
  • Manage pilot deployments in partnership with Egyptian technical agencies, academic institutions, and private-sector partners to test and refine tools in real-world operational contexts.
  • Direct capacity-building activities to support institutional uptake, ensuring Egyptian counterparts can sustain and apply the tools beyond the project period.
  • Engage relevant government, academic, and US and Egyptian private-sector stakeholders to ensure project outputs inform policy-relevant discussions on water governance and resource management.
  • Manage the project team and budget, and ensure compliance with U.S. Government grant regulations (2 CFR 200), donor reporting requirements, and IWMI policies.
  • Represent IWMI in donor, government, and partner engagements related to the project.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education, Certifications & Trainings:

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in water resources management, digital systems, commercialization, data science, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

  • A minimum of 10 years of senior program/project management experience, including managing multi-million-dollar grants or cooperative agreements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading U.S. Government-funded programs, ideally in water, agriculture, or emerging technology sectors in Egypt or the MENA region.
  • Proven track record managing project budgets, fiscal compliance, and personnel, and reporting to institutional donors.
  • Experience building partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector in Egypt.
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Experience overseeing the development or application of AI, advanced analytics, remote sensing, or decision-support tools is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Government compliance requirements (2 CFR 200) is an advantage.

Benefits

This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Internationally recruited staff who are employed at a duty station outside of their home base/country of nationality will also receive relocation assistance, a housing allowance, home-leave plane tickets for self and eligible dependents and education assistance for eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years.

*DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the availability of this position is contingent upon the receipt of donor funding.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at . The vacancy will remain open until filled; however, applications will not be accepted after 24:00 (IST) on September 02, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and early applications are strongly encouraged. Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, who may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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  • Do you have an advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in water resources management, digital systems, commercialization, data science, or a related field? yes / no
  • Do you have minimum of 10 years of senior program/project management experience, including managing multi-million-dollar grants or cooperative agreements? yes / no
  • Do you have demonstrated experience leading U.S. Government-funded programs, ideally in water, agriculture, or emerging technology sectors in Egypt or the MENA region? yes / no
  • Are you willing to relocate to Egypt? yes / no
  • IWMI is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued. By answering the next four questions, you are helping us determine if we are succeeding in our efforts to attract diverse job applicants. What is your Nationality?
  • Geographic region. choose one
  • Please select the most appropriate option listed below that describes your gender. choose any
  • Do you have any relatives or friends working for IWMI? yes / no
  • If yes, please provide details. If you answered "No" for the above questions, please mark the answer as N/A
  • How did you hear about this opportunity? choose any
  • If other, please specify.
  • I declare that the facts contained in this application and any CV or other documentation submitted are true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application and accompanying documents and further authorize a school , current employer (except as expressly noted), past employers, and organizations, named in this application form and accompanying resume to provide IWMI information and opinion that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release all informants from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing information and opinion, which is truthful or made in good faith. yes / no
  • Disclaimer: By submitting your application for this position, you consent to the International Water Management Institute for collection, processing, and storage of your personal data provided in your application. Your data will be used ONLY for the purpose of evaluating your application for the position you applied for, or to consider you for other suitable future positions, managing the recruitment process, and, if successful, onboarding. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with relevant data protection legislations. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the recruitment purpose or as required by law. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data, as well as to withdraw consent or object to processing, subject to legal limitations. To exercise these rights or for any questions, please contact iwmi@cgiar.org. By submitting your application, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. Please select "Yes" if you have read and understood this. yes / no

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