A) About FSSP Ethiopia, WUSC
The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Ethiopia is established to provide timely and cost effective, efficient logistical, financial and administrative support services as well as technical specialist support services to Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) programming and policy dialogues in Ethiopia. The FSSP in Ethiopia is managed through the World University Service of Canada (WUSC).
The aim of Canada’s bi-lateral development program in Ethiopia is to manage Canada’s resources effectively with accountability to achieve meaningful, sustainable results that are in line with Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan. In order to facilitate Canada’s development programs and projects in Ethiopia, FSSP Ethiopia is recruiting qualified and reliable consultants described below to contribute to specific program areas.
Specialist in Natural Resource Management
Background
GAC’s development program in Inclusive Economic Growth (IEG) includes a portfolio of projects totalling almost $100M. Many of these projects are related to natural resource management, specifically mining and gemstones.
Objectives
The Embassy of Canada requires the services of a consultant to provide expert technical services and to undertake diverse tasks in order to ensure the effective and efficient results-based management of Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) projects/programs in Ethiopia.
Specifically, the consultant will identify gaps and make recommendations to Canada’s bi-lateral development program regarding current and future focus on natural resource management, specifically concerning mining and gemstones.
Scope of work / key activities
Activities of the consultant will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Competencies and Experience
Essential
b) Abilities (essential)
c) Abilities and Experience (not essential)
Time frame
The consultant will be available from August 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
Level of effort
The consultant could be required to work for up to three (3) days per week during the period indicated in section above.