WeForest
WeForest (www.weforest.org) is a fast growing international non-profit organization with headquarters in Belgium. We develop reforestation projects to combat global warming and extreme poverty. Our mission is to conserve and restore the ecological integrity of forests and landscapes by engaging communities to implement and deliver lasting solutions for climate, nature and people.
In Ethiopia, WeForest is engaged in large-scale Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) programs in Northern Ethiopia (Amhara and Tigray regions). Through our intervention, we contribute to the country's Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy and Growth Transformation Plan. Partnerships with research institutes and universities are promoted across our interventions.
Ethiopia Program
WeForest is active in Ethiopia since 2016. The main aim of the projects are to improve ecosystem wellbeing and to benefit local community enabling more productive and resilient landscapes. In general, the overall program comprises with three main components: (i) ecological restoration and conservation of degraded forests and soils, (ii) livelihood improvement of local community, and (iii) capacity building, research, knowledge dissemination and scaling up best practices. Furthermore, the project focuses on gender equity and establishing strong linkages among governmental, non-governmental and private stakeholders. Since 2016, WeForest Ethiopia, with its partners restored over 15,000 ha degraded lands and engaged over 8,000 households in sustainable income generating businesses.
Our activities are growing and WeForest is now looking for a talented and energetic project manager to contribute in the achievement of the organization’s ambitious plan by 2030, that is restoring up to 65,000 ha degraded forest and landscapes and to engage over 40,000 households in sustainable income earning businesses.
Role
WeForest is looking for an experienced project manager to develop, implement and monitor forest restoration and livelihood project in Amhara Region, Wofwasha national forest priority area. Working closely with Ethiopia Country Director, the project manager will manage the new FLR project in North shew zone. The project aiming to restore over 10,000 ha covering both natural forest and degraded communal lands and support the livelihoods of over 16,000 families in the surrounding of Wofwasha forest reserve. The new manger should work with WeForest team through engagement with smallholder farmers, private business sectors, local government and NGO’s to develop, implement and mainstream long-term, sustainable and scalable forest landscape restoration technologies in the region.
Responsibilities include:
Finance and Administration tasks
Technical leadership
Programme development
Vacancy type: External
Terms & Conditions
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Three year, with potential to extend subject to performance and funding availability.
Probation Period: 3 months
Location: Debrebirhan, Ethiopia, with significant travel in rural area
Working hours: Full-time, working Monday through Saturday morning, up to a maximum of 44 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on project needs and flexibility is essential.
Reporting to: Country Director, Ethiopia
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