BACKGROUND
Wetlands International is dedicated to safeguarding and restoring wetlands for people and nature. We are driven by the knowledge that safeguarding and restoring wetlands is urgent and vital for water security, biodiversity, climate regulation, sustainable development and human health. Our global not-for-profit network of 20 independent offices is governed by a Supervisory Council and a Board of the Association of 35 national government and non-governmental organization members. We bring knowledge into policy and practice, connect local actions in 100 countries to make a global difference, we catalyse actions that support those that use or depend on wetlands, and we are passionate about the positive change we make for people and nature. See our website (www.wetlands.org) for more information on the values, strategies and policies that guide our work. As its East African program grows Wetlands International is expanding into new East African countries including in Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan.
Wetlands International has been active in Ethiopia since 2010. In the Central Rift Valley, the organization is currently implementing a Climate Resilient Flyways (CRF) project and is in the process of finalizing the design of projects that will be implemented to facilitate wetland restoration and agricultural water efficiency in the Central Rift Valley. In its programs in the CRV, Wetland International is partnering with a range of stakeholders, such as the Rift Valley Lakes Development Office (RVLDo), Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), Meki-Batu Small Holder Cooperatives Union, Joytech Fresh, Acacia Water, World Waternet, Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society (EWNHS), HoAREC and the relevant Kebele, Woreda and Regional government bodies.
For the successful implementation of the project, we are therefore seeking to hire an experienced and successful IWRM and Partnerships Specialist to join our growing portfolio in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia.
JOB SUMMARY
The IWRM and Partnerships Specialist reports directly to the Field Coordinator and is responsible for the implementation of the project activities by providing support in the mobilization of community and local government stakeholders. This includes supporting the field team in the mobilization and capacity building of target communities and local governments to plan and implement, facilitating and assisting in field visits, assessments and documentation of good practices, etc.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the IWRM and Partnership Specialist will be expected to:
Duration of initial contract: 1 years initially, including a probation period of 3 months, with a possibility of extension.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Education
Experience/ competencies