Background:
GITEC IGIP GmbH is managing a project entitled, “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Priority Protected Areas in Ethiopia”. This project is funded through the German Development Bank, KfW, and the client is the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority.
The Protected Area Management Expert will work closely with EWCA at national level, and complementary and in close cooperation with FZS and AWF at park level. The PA expert is expected to work closely with other team members of the project, especially the CTA, and to be available on a regular and routine basis for discussions and consultations as may be required during project implementation. The tasks of the PA Expert are comprehensive and include:
Specific Tasks
(A) Operational support tasks:
(B) PA planning and management tasks:
(C) Coordination and facilitation of cooperation:
(D) Organisational development task:
(E) Capacity building and training task:
(F) Visibility enhancement:
Must be able to meet work deadlines and contribute to a set of wider team objectives. Should have good people skills and have experience in working within both the government and non-government sectors. This is a senior position and the individual must be able to demonstrate individual initiative, self-discipline, sensitivity in working with different stakeholders, as well as leadership qualities.
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Duration of Contract:
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Background Specification and Required Experience for the Position:
The applicant must be a graduate in; Biology, Natural Sciences, Wildlife Conservation, Ecology or closely related subject. Ideally the candidate should have a Masters degree. They must have at least ten years of work experience in a related field, including work at both project and donor cooperation level with a preference for those with experience in international wildlife conservation. Candidates with direct; WB, KfW, EU or USAID related experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in working with EWCA is preferred.