وظائف International Water Management Institute

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international non-profit, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and private sector organizations to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up solutions.<br> IWMI is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a CGIAR research center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of researchers operating in approximately 56 countries.<br> IWMI is implementing a regional project focused on Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS) in Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon.<br> Related projects are also being implemented in Iraq, Bangladesh, and Sudan.<br> The projects include environmental, agricultural, and social interventions, including the following examples: Solar-powered irrigation systems for agriculture in Egypt.<br> A small-scale food processing enterprise supporting rural women and smallholder female farmers, known as Nawalla.<br> Rehabilitation of irrigation canals and springs.<br> A training manual on gender-transformative curricula, including the delivery of the associated training course.<br> As part of its strategy to mobilize innovative finance and scale these interventions, IWMI seeks to explore the tokenization of these assets as digital instruments.<br> Tokenization—the process of representing ownership or value rights of real-world assets on a blockchain or distributed ledger—may offer potential pathways for attracting impact investors, improving transparency, and enabling fractional ownership.<br> Given the nascent and evolving legal and regulatory landscape for digital assets across Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Bangladesh, and Sudan, specialized legal and regulatory expertise is required to assess feasibility, structure compliant instruments, and guide the token issuance process.<br> OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical advisory services to the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ projects to assess the feasibility of, and develop a business model and roadmap for, the tokenization of the projects’ nature-based solution assets in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine.<br> The Consultant is expected to advise IWMI on the selection of assets for tokenization, identify the potential benefits and incentives of tokenization, and deliver actionable guidance on structuring compliant digital asset instruments in accordance with applicable national laws and relevant international frameworks.<br> The assignment will be considered successful if, upon its completion, IWMI is able to make an informed Go/No-Go decision on piloting tokenization in at least one priority jurisdiction, supported by a legally compliant structuring option, a documented risk framework, and enhanced internal staff capacity to engage credibly with regulators and investors.<br> The consultancy will also demonstrate the potential value of tokenization through the following outcomes: Improved access to impact investment: Tokenization will enable owners of assets, such as solar-powered irrigation systems, the Nawalla food processing enterprise, and rehabilitated irrigation canals, to attract a broader pool of impact investors by representing these assets as digital instruments.<br> Fractional ownership: Tokenization enables assets to be divided into smaller, investable units, lowering the entry barrier for investors and potentially broadening the funding base significantly.<br> This is particularly relevant to strengthening women’s ownership of assets and enhancing their ability to use those assets as collateral.<br> Transparency and accountability: Blockchain-based instruments improve the traceability of how funds are utilized and how assets perform, thereby informing IWMI’s engagement with future donors and investors.<br> Scalability: A proven tokenization model in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine could be replicated in other project countries, including Iraq, Bangladesh, and Sudan, thereby multiplying its impact.<br> Intellectual property (IP) monetization: Explore how non-physical outputs, such as the gender-transformative training manual, could generate ongoing revenue through tokenized licensing and royalty structures.<br> DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: Task 1: Inception Meeting The Consultant will hold a brief inception meeting with the Al Murunah/Al Murunah+ project teams to provide a baseline understanding of tokenization and the expected deliverables throughout the duration of the assignment.<br> This meeting will also be used to test and refine the asset selection criteria.<br> Task 2: Overall Regulatory Landscape Assessment Conduct a rapid and comprehensive review of the legal and regulatory environment for digital assets and tokenization in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine, covering: Applicable securities, financial instruments, and fintech legislation in each jurisdiction.<br> Central bank regulations and digital asset frameworks (including regulatory sandbox programs, where available).<br> Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements relevant to digital asset issuance.<br> Cross-border digital asset transaction rules applicable to the three countries.<br> Gaps, risks, and enabling conditions within each regulatory environment.<br> Task 3: Establish Asset Selection Criteria Work with the project team to gain a better understanding of the available assets and establish a structured asset evaluation framework.<br> Provide an analysis and recommendations for structuring a business model for one or more of the following assets as tokenized digital instruments: Solar-powered irrigation systems: Assess options for tokenizing physical infrastructure assets (e.<br>g., revenue-sharing tokens and asset-backed tokens).<br> Food processing enterprise (Nawalla): Assess options for equity-like or utility token structures representing operational value or returns.<br> Spring and/or irrigation canal rehabilitation.<br> Training manual: Assess intellectual property (IP) tokenization options, including licensing rights and royalty structures.<br> For each asset, the analysis should identify the most appropriate token type (utility, security, or hybrid), legal vehicle, and jurisdiction for issuance.<br> Task 4: Develop a Business Model for Tokenization For the selected assets, design a business model for tokenization, followed by an online consultative meeting with the project team.<br> Develop a compliance framework for the digital asset issuance process, including: Investor eligibility and accreditation requirements for each jurisdiction.<br> Disclosure and prospectus obligations (where applicable).<br> Information requirements related to the identified interventions.<br> Data protection and cybersecurity considerations.<br> Environmental and social safeguard requirements linked to nature-based solutions standards.<br> A risk register identifying key legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.<br> Task 5: Tokenization Roadmap / Implementation Plan Prepare a phased implementation roadmap for the tokenization of the identified assets, including: Recommended sequencing of asset tokenization (short-, medium-, and long-term).<br> Priority jurisdiction(s) for piloting the first token issuance.<br> Key milestones required regulatory approvals, and estimated timelines.<br> Guidance on platform selection criteria (permissioned vs.<br> public blockchain and applicable technology standards).<br> Recommended legal documentation, including term sheets, smart contract legal wrappers, and investor agreements.<br> Presentation of the roadmap and recommendations to IWMI, followed by the formal close-out of the assignment.<br> DELIVERABLES: Inception Workshop and Presentation Draft - Includes an introduction to tokenization, its benefits, and how it can be applied within Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), as well as the proposed work plan, methodology, and stakeholder engagement plan for the assignment.<br> Overall Regulatory Landscape Assessment Report (Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine) - A comprehensive assessment of the legal and regulatory landscape governing digital assets and tokenization in the three target countries.<br> Asset Analysis and Legal Structuring Options Report - A report analyzing each asset class, the asset selection criteria, and the legal structuring options for each asset class, followed by a brief presentation of the findings.<br> Business Model and Compliance Framework - Development of the tokenization business model, compliance framework, and risk register, followed by a brief presentation of the findings.<br> Tokenization Roadmap and Recommendations Report - A comprehensive implementation roadmap and recommendations report, followed by a close-out presentation.<br> This is an internationally recruited consultancy position, therefore individuals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.<br> The contract duration is five and a half (05.<br>5) months. HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.<br>iwmi.org/jobs. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 IST on August 17, 2026 , and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.<br> Your application must include the following: Technical Proposal: A description of the proposed methodology, approach, and work plan (maximum of 5 pages).<br> Company Profile / Individual Curriculum Vitae (CV): Demonstrating relevant experience, expertise, and qualifications.<br> Examples of Relevant Prior Work: At least two samples of comparable assignments (e.<br>g., legal assessments, regulatory analyses, or digital asset advisory reports).<br> Financial Proposal: An itemized budget or daily consultancy rate, inclusive of all fees and expenses.<br> References: Contact details of at least two clients for whom comparable assignments have been completed recently.<br> Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br> IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical to our mission .<br> We offer a multicultural, multicolored, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment.<br> We are committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and prioritizes gender equity.<br> We therefore strongly encourage applications from individuals of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities .<br> MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential: Advanced degree in Law, with specialization in financial law, capital markets, or technology.<br> Minimum 7 years of professional experience in legal advisory, with demonstrable focus on financial instruments, securities law, or emerging digital asset regulation.<br> Proven experience advising digital asset issuance, tokenization, or blockchain-related legal structures.<br> Direct experience with regulatory frameworks in at least two of the three target countries: Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine.<br> Strong understanding of MENA financial regulatory environments, including securities regulators, central bank digital currency (CBDC) developments, and fintech legislation.<br> Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.<br> Desirable: Experience with impact finance, green bonds, or nature-based solution financing instruments.<br> Familiarity with international digital asset standards (FATF guidance, MiCA, IOSCO frameworks) and their applicability to MENA jurisdictions.<br> Established networks with relevant regulatory authorities in Jordan, Egypt, and/or Palestine.<br> Prior work with international development organizations, NGOs, or donor-funded programmes.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international non-profit, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and private sector organizations to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up solutions.<br> IWMI is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a CGIAR research center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of researchers operating in approximately 56 countries.<br> IWMI is implementing a regional project focused on Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS) in Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon.<br> Related projects are also being implemented in Iraq, Bangladesh, and Sudan.<br> The projects include environmental, agricultural, and social interventions, including the following examples: Solar-powered irrigation systems for agriculture in Egypt.<br> A small-scale food processing enterprise supporting rural women and smallholder female farmers, known as Nawalla.<br> Rehabilitation of irrigation canals and springs.<br> A training manual on gender-transformative curricula, including the delivery of the associated training course.<br> As part of its strategy to mobilize innovative finance and scale these interventions, IWMI seeks to explore the tokenization of these assets as digital instruments.<br> Tokenization—the process of representing ownership or value rights of real-world assets on a blockchain or distributed ledger—may offer potential pathways for attracting impact investors, improving transparency, and enabling fractional ownership.<br> Given the nascent and evolving legal and regulatory landscape for digital assets across Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Bangladesh, and Sudan, specialized legal and regulatory expertise is required to assess feasibility, structure compliant instruments, and guide the token issuance process.<br> OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical advisory services to the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ projects to assess the feasibility of, and develop a business model and roadmap for, the tokenization of the projects’ nature-based solution assets in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine.<br> The Consultant is expected to advise IWMI on the selection of assets for tokenization, identify the potential benefits and incentives of tokenization, and deliver actionable guidance on structuring compliant digital asset instruments in accordance with applicable national laws and relevant international frameworks.<br> The assignment will be considered successful if, upon its completion, IWMI is able to make an informed Go/No-Go decision on piloting tokenization in at least one priority jurisdiction, supported by a legally compliant structuring option, a documented risk framework, and enhanced internal staff capacity to engage credibly with regulators and investors.<br> The consultancy will also demonstrate the potential value of tokenization through the following outcomes: Improved access to impact investment: Tokenization will enable owners of assets, such as solar-powered irrigation systems, the Nawalla food processing enterprise, and rehabilitated irrigation canals, to attract a broader pool of impact investors by representing these assets as digital instruments.<br> Fractional ownership: Tokenization enables assets to be divided into smaller, investable units, lowering the entry barrier for investors and potentially broadening the funding base significantly.<br> This is particularly relevant to strengthening women’s ownership of assets and enhancing their ability to use those assets as collateral.<br> Transparency and accountability: Blockchain-based instruments improve the traceability of how funds are utilized and how assets perform, thereby informing IWMI’s engagement with future donors and investors.<br> Scalability: A proven tokenization model in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine could be replicated in other project countries, including Iraq, Bangladesh, and Sudan, thereby multiplying its impact.<br> Intellectual property (IP) monetization: Explore how non-physical outputs, such as the gender-transformative training manual, could generate ongoing revenue through tokenized licensing and royalty structures.<br> DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: Task 1: Inception Meeting The Consultant will hold a brief inception meeting with the Al Murunah/Al Murunah+ project teams to provide a baseline understanding of tokenization and the expected deliverables throughout the duration of the assignment.<br> This meeting will also be used to test and refine the asset selection criteria.<br> Task 2: Overall Regulatory Landscape Assessment Conduct a rapid and comprehensive review of the legal and regulatory environment for digital assets and tokenization in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine, covering: Applicable securities, financial instruments, and fintech legislation in each jurisdiction.<br> Central bank regulations and digital asset frameworks (including regulatory sandbox programs, where available).<br> Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements relevant to digital asset issuance.<br> Cross-border digital asset transaction rules applicable to the three countries.<br> Gaps, risks, and enabling conditions within each regulatory environment.<br> Task 3: Establish Asset Selection Criteria Work with the project team to gain a better understanding of the available assets and establish a structured asset evaluation framework.<br> Provide an analysis and recommendations for structuring a business model for one or more of the following assets as tokenized digital instruments: Solar-powered irrigation systems: Assess options for tokenizing physical infrastructure assets (e.<br>g., revenue-sharing tokens and asset-backed tokens).<br> Food processing enterprise (Nawalla): Assess options for equity-like or utility token structures representing operational value or returns.<br> Spring and/or irrigation canal rehabilitation.<br> Training manual: Assess intellectual property (IP) tokenization options, including licensing rights and royalty structures.<br> For each asset, the analysis should identify the most appropriate token type (utility, security, or hybrid), legal vehicle, and jurisdiction for issuance.<br> Task 4: Develop a Business Model for Tokenization For the selected assets, design a business model for tokenization, followed by an online consultative meeting with the project team.<br> Develop a compliance framework for the digital asset issuance process, including: Investor eligibility and accreditation requirements for each jurisdiction.<br> Disclosure and prospectus obligations (where applicable).<br> Information requirements related to the identified interventions.<br> Data protection and cybersecurity considerations.<br> Environmental and social safeguard requirements linked to nature-based solutions standards.<br> A risk register identifying key legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.<br> Task 5: Tokenization Roadmap / Implementation Plan Prepare a phased implementation roadmap for the tokenization of the identified assets, including: Recommended sequencing of asset tokenization (short-, medium-, and long-term).<br> Priority jurisdiction(s) for piloting the first token issuance.<br> Key milestones required regulatory approvals, and estimated timelines.<br> Guidance on platform selection criteria (permissioned vs.<br> public blockchain and applicable technology standards).<br> Recommended legal documentation, including term sheets, smart contract legal wrappers, and investor agreements.<br> Presentation of the roadmap and recommendations to IWMI, followed by the formal close-out of the assignment.<br> DELIVERABLES: Inception Workshop and Presentation Draft - Includes an introduction to tokenization, its benefits, and how it can be applied within Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), as well as the proposed work plan, methodology, and stakeholder engagement plan for the assignment.<br> Overall Regulatory Landscape Assessment Report (Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine) - A comprehensive assessment of the legal and regulatory landscape governing digital assets and tokenization in the three target countries.<br> Asset Analysis and Legal Structuring Options Report - A report analyzing each asset class, the asset selection criteria, and the legal structuring options for each asset class, followed by a brief presentation of the findings.<br> Business Model and Compliance Framework - Development of the tokenization business model, compliance framework, and risk register, followed by a brief presentation of the findings.<br> Tokenization Roadmap and Recommendations Report - A comprehensive implementation roadmap and recommendations report, followed by a close-out presentation.<br> This is an internationally recruited consultancy position, therefore individuals with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.<br> The contract duration is five and a half (05.<br>5) months. HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.<br>iwmi.org/jobs. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 IST on August 17, 2026 , and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.<br> Your application must include the following: Technical Proposal: A description of the proposed methodology, approach, and work plan (maximum of 5 pages).<br> Company Profile / Individual Curriculum Vitae (CV): Demonstrating relevant experience, expertise, and qualifications.<br> Examples of Relevant Prior Work: At least two samples of comparable assignments (e.<br>g., legal assessments, regulatory analyses, or digital asset advisory reports).<br> Financial Proposal: An itemized budget or daily consultancy rate, inclusive of all fees and expenses.<br> References: Contact details of at least two clients for whom comparable assignments have been completed recently.<br> Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br> IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical to our mission .<br> We offer a multicultural, multicolored, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment.<br> We are committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and prioritizes gender equity.<br> We therefore strongly encourage applications from individuals of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities .<br> MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Essential: Advanced degree in Law, with specialization in financial law, capital markets, or technology.<br> Minimum 7 years of professional experience in legal advisory, with demonstrable focus on financial instruments, securities law, or emerging digital asset regulation.<br> Proven experience advising digital asset issuance, tokenization, or blockchain-related legal structures.<br> Direct experience with regulatory frameworks in at least two of the three target countries: Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine.<br> Strong understanding of MENA financial regulatory environments, including securities regulators, central bank digital currency (CBDC) developments, and fintech legislation.<br> Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.<br> Desirable: Experience with impact finance, green bonds, or nature-based solution financing instruments.<br> Familiarity with international digital asset standards (FATF guidance, MiCA, IOSCO frameworks) and their applicability to MENA jurisdictions.<br> Established networks with relevant regulatory authorities in Jordan, Egypt, and/or Palestine.<br> Prior work with international development organizations, NGOs, or donor-funded programmes.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a Program Director to head a proposed project responding to the U.<br>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.<br>” 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.<br>S. commercial stakeholders.<br> The anticipated project start date is November 2026, subject to the availability of funds*.<br> This is an internationally recruited position; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply.<br> The successful candidate is expected to be based in Egypt.<br> DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide day-to-day oversight of the award, including fiscal management, personnel management, stakeholder relations, and overall project implementation and evaluation.<br> 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.<br> Oversee the design of decision-support systems that generate operationally relevant outputs for water managers, agricultural planners, and policymakers.<br> Identify and cultivate opportunities for U.<br>S. firms and technologies in advanced analytics and remote sensing, positioning U.<br>S. businesses as preferred partners for Egyptian counterparts and helping translate project outcomes into broader U.<br>S. commercial engagement in the water/AI sector.<br> 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.<br> Direct capacity-building activities to support institutional uptake, ensuring Egyptian counterparts can sustain and apply the tools beyond the project period.<br> 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.<br> Manage the project team and budget, and ensure compliance with U.<br>S. Government grant regulations (2 CFR 200), donor reporting requirements, and IWMI policies.<br> Represent IWMI in donor, government, and partner engagements related to the project.<br> 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&amp;D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage.<br> 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.<br> The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years.<br> *DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the availability of this position is contingent upon the receipt of donor funding.<br> HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.<br>iwmi.org/jobs. The vacancy will remain open until filled ; however, applications will not be accepted after 24:00 (IST) on September 02, 2026.<br> Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and early applications are strongly encouraged.<br> Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.<br> Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<br> IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission.<br> We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment.<br> We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity.<br> We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.<br> EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE: Education, Certifications &amp; Trainings: Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in water resources management, digital systems, commercialization, data science, or a related field.<br> Experience &amp; Skills: A minimum of 10 years of senior program/project management experience, including managing multi-million-dollar grants or cooperative agreements.<br> Demonstrated experience leading U.<br>S. Government-funded programs, ideally in water, agriculture, or emerging technology sectors in Egypt or the MENA region.<br> Proven track record managing project budgets, fiscal compliance, and personnel, and reporting to institutional donors.<br> Experience building partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector in Egypt.<br> Excellent written and spoken English Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.<br> Experience overseeing the development or application of AI, advanced analytics, remote sensing, or decision-support tools is highly desirable.<br> Familiarity with U.<br>S. Government compliance requirements (2 CFR 200) is an advantage.<br></span> </div>

<p>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 (DFOPPHONE_NUMBER), 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.</p><p><strong>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day oversight of the award, including fiscal management, personnel management, stakeholder relations, and overall project implementation and evaluation.</li><li>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.</li><li>Oversee the design of decision-support systems that generate operationally relevant outputs for water managers, agricultural planners, and policymakers.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Direct capacity-building activities to support institutional uptake, ensuring Egyptian counterparts can sustain and apply the tools beyond the project period.</li><li>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.</li><li>Manage the project team and budget, and ensure compliance with U.S. Government grant regulations (2 CFR 200), donor reporting requirements, and IWMI policies.</li><li>Represent IWMI in donor, government, and partner engagements related to the project.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education, Certifications &amp; Trainings:</strong> Advanced degree (Master s or higher) in water resources management, digital systems, commercialization, data science, or a related field.</li><li><strong>Experience &amp; Skills:</strong> A minimum of 10 years of senior program/project management experience, including managing multi-million-dollar grants or cooperative agreements.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading U.S. Government-funded programs, ideally in water, agriculture, or emerging technology sectors in Egypt or the MENA region.</li><li>Proven track record managing project budgets, fiscal compliance, and personnel, and reporting to institutional donors.</li><li>Experience building partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector in Egypt.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English</li><li>Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.</li><li>Experience overseeing the development or application of AI, advanced analytics, remote sensing, or decision-support tools is highly desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with U.S. Government compliance requirements (2 CFR 200) is an advantage.</li></ul><p>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&amp;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.</p>

<p>&nbsp;A small-scale food processing enterprise supporting rural women and smallholder female farmers, known as Nawalla. Rehabilitation of irrigation canals and springs. A training manual on gender-transformative curricula, including the delivery of the associated training course. As part of its strategy to mobilize innovative finance and scale these interventions, IWMI seeks to explore the tokenization of these assets as digital instruments. Tokenization the process of representing ownership or value rights of real-world assets on a blockchain or distributed ledger may offer potential pathways for attracting impact investors, improving transparency, and enabling fractional ownership. Given the nascent and evolving legal and regulatory landscape for digital assets across Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Bangladesh, and Sudan, specialized legal and regulatory expertise is required to assess feasibility, structure compliant instruments, and guide the token issuance process. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical advisory services to the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ projects to assess the feasibility of, and develop a business model and roadmap for, the tokenization of the projects nature-based solution assets in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine. The Consultant is expected to advise IWMI on the selection of assets for tokenization, identify the potential benefits and incentives of tokenization, and deliver actionable guidance on structuring compliant digital asset instruments in accordance with applicable national laws and relevant international frameworks. The assignment will be considered successful if, upon its completion, IWMI is able to make an informed Go/No-Go decision on piloting tokenization in at least one priority jurisdiction, supported by a legally compliant structuring option, a documented risk framework, and enhanced internal staff capacity to engage credibly with regulators and investors. The consultancy will also demonstrate the potential value of tokenization through the following outcomes: Improved access to impact investment: Tokenization will enable owners of assets, such as solar-powered irrigation systems, the Nawalla food processing enterprise, and rehabilitated irrigation canals, to attract a broader pool of impact investors by representing these assets as digital instruments. Fractional ownership: Tokenization enables assets to be divided into smaller, investable units, lowering the entry barrier for investors and potentially broadening the funding base significantly. This is particularly relevant to strengthening women s ownership of assets and enhancing their ability to use those assets as collateral. Transparency and accountability: Blockchain-based instruments improve the traceability of how funds are utilized and how assets perform, thereby informing IWMI s engagement with future donors and investors. Scalability: A proven tokenization model in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine could be replicated in other project countries, including Iraq, Bangladesh, and Sudan, thereby multiplying its impact. Intellectual property (IP) monetization: Explore how non-physical outputs, such as the gender-transformative training manual, could generate ongoing revenue through tokenized licensing and royalty structures. DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: Task 1: Inception Meeting The Consultant will hold a brief inception meeting with the Al Murunah/Al Murunah+ project teams to provide a baseline understanding of tokenization and the expected deliverables throughout the duration of the assignment. This meeting will also be used to test and refine the asset selection criteria. Task 2: Overall Regulatory Landscape Assessment Conduct a rapid and comprehensive review of the legal and regulatory environment for digital assets and tokenization in Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine, covering: Applicable securities, financial instruments, and fintech legislation in each jurisdiction. Central bank regulations and digital asset frameworks (including regulatory sandbox programs, where available). Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements relevant to digital asset issuance. Cross-border digital asset transaction rules applicable to the three countries. Gaps, risks, and enabling conditions within each regulatory environment. Task 3: Establish Asset Selection Criteria Work with the project team to gain a better understanding of the available assets and establish a structured asset evaluation framework. Provide an analysis and recommendations for structuring a business model for one or more of the following assets as tokenized digital instruments: Solar-powered irrigation systems: Assess options for tokenizing physical infrastructure assets (e.g., revenue-sharing tokens and asset-backed tokens). Food processing enterprise (Nawalla): Assess options for equity-like or utility token structures representing operational value or returns. Spring and/or irrigation canal rehabilitation. Training manual: Assess intellectual property (IP) tokenization options, including licensing rights and royalty structures. For each asset, the analysis should identify the most appropriate token type (utility, security, or hybrid), legal vehicle, and jurisdiction for issuance. Task 4: Develop a Business Model for Tokenization For the selected assets, design a business model for tokenization, followed by an online consultative meeting with the project team. Develop a compliance framework for the digital asset issuance process, including: Investor eligibility and accreditation requirements for each jurisdiction. Disclosure and prospectus obligations (where applicable). Information requirements related to the identified interventions. Data protection and cybersecurity considerations. Environmental and social safeguard requirements linked to nature-based solutions standards. A risk register identifying key legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. Task 5: Tokenization Roadmap / Implementation Plan Prepare a phased implementation roadmap for the tokenization of the identified assets, including: Recommended sequencing of asset tokenization (short-, medium-, and long-term). Priority jurisdiction(s) for piloting the first token issuance. Key milestones required regulatory approvals, and estimated timelines. Guidance on platform selection criteria (permissioned vs. public blockchain and applicable technology standards). Recommended legal documentation, including term sheets, smart contract legal wrappers, and investor agreements. Presentation of the roadmap and recommendations to IWMI, followed by the formal close-out of the assignment.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIRED</strong></p><p>Essential: Advanced degree in Law, with specialization in financial law, capital markets, or technology. Minimum 7 years of professional experience in legal advisory, with demonstrable focus on financial instruments, securities law, or emerging digital asset regulation. Proven experience advising digital asset issuance, tokenization, or blockchain-related legal structures. Direct experience with regulatory frameworks in at least two of the three target countries: Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine. Strong understanding of MENA financial regulatory environments, including securities regulators, central bank digital currency (CBDC) developments, and fintech legislation. Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.</p><p>Desirable: Experience with impact finance, green bonds, or nature-based solution financing instruments. Familiarity with international digital asset standards (FATF guidance, MiCA, IOSCO frameworks) and their applicability to MENA jurisdictions. Established networks with relevant regulatory authorities in Jordan, Egypt, and/or Palestine. Prior work with international development organizations, NGOs, or donor-funded programmes.</p>