JOB TITLE: Senior forestry Expert (two- Guji-Borana and Bale Robe Field office)
REPORTS TO: FSD Field Programme Co-ordinator and Deputy Coordinator respectively
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
LOCATION: Guji-Borana and Bale Robe Field office
DURATION & HOURS: Four Months, with 60 working days probationary period and a high probability of extension based on the availability of funds.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
The overall responsibility of the position holder is to coordinate planning and execution of forest and natural resource management through participatory forest and participatory rangeland management options. The position holder will also work closely with other experts in crop, livestock and markets to ensure coordination and synergies of activities are correctly implemented. He/she will be specifically responsible in planning, execution of capacity building trainings, work with community members, organize forest and rangeland cooperatives, and provide technical support to government counterparts.
He/she will ensure that communities are actively engaged in improved forest and natural resource management options. In coordination with the project coordinator, he/she will ensure good partnership with government stakeholders, community members, CBOs, consortium partners, CSOs, private sectors and other relevant partners in the operational areas of the FSD Programme.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Key areas of responsibilities are:
1. Ensure timely project implementation at Woreda level
2. Bring technical expertise to ensure high quality project delivery
3. Facilitate and coordinate community/institutional capacity building activities
4. Contribute to project management and reporting
5. Play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa Project team
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
PERSON SPECIFICATION | |
Essential | Desirable |
Education, qualifications & other knowledge | |
MSc in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Rural Livelihoods and other related fields. | MSc or MA |
Knowledge of Forestry policy in Ethiopia |
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Knowledge of gender and social inclusiveness |
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Experience | |
Four years’ work experience in rural development or similar organizations | Previous NGO work experience in rural development |
Experience in the area of natural resources management, small business group development, agro-forestry and good knowledge of gender and social inclusiveness and organizational capacity building of community based institutions |
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Experience of project planning ,implementation and monitoring and evaluation |
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Experience working in the area of value chain and economic strengthening of rural community |
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Skills & abilities | |
Very good English language skills (written and spoken) | Knowledge of local language is advantageous |
Computer literacy, excellent record keeping and report writing |
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills |
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Good team building skills and the ability to work in a multi partner approach | ,. |
Budget and financial management, training need assessment and training facilitation |
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Willingness to reside in rural/marginal areas, ability to work with minimum supervision |
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Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of Farm Africa |
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Good community level facilitation and coordination skills |
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Our Values
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT: Expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED: Our teams and partners work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL: We deliver long lasting change for farmers, their families, and the environments they live in.
BOLD: We model innovative approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.