Background
Wetlands International is a global network organisation with 20 offices that share the name and brand ‘Wetlands International’ and implement a joint ‘Strategic Intent’. The organisation has its global office in Ede-Wageningen (Netherlands). Wetlands International works globally, regionally and nationally towards the conservation and wise use of wetlands to benefit biodiversity and human well-being. It is the only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Wetlands International in the Eastern Africa region currently has operations in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan. Operations are expanding and are expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Wetlands International Eastern Africa office has responsibility for: sub-regional partnerships; communications; network development and nurturing; resources development; programme and project development, execution and reporting; human resources management and country operations.
Wetlands International Eastern Africa is seeking a Communications Officer for the Eastern Africa Wetland Initiative which is being implemented for 3 years (2021 to 2024). This initiative will address the drivers to loss of wetlands and their biodiversity in Eastern Africa by putting in place enabling conditions for integrated wetland management solutions at landscape and ecoregional scales. The aim of the initiative is that government agencies, civil society and community groups jointly safeguard and restore wetlands of the Rift Valley and Mangrove ecoregions. The project has 4 major components: Knowledge Generation; Capacity Building and Institutional Development; Actions on the Ground; and Policy. The project works with different Wetlands International offices with partners at national, regional and global level.
Duties and responsibilities:
Country: Ethiopia
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reporting to: Country Representative
Type of contract: Initial contract for one year, including a probationary period of 3 months, with a possibility of extension
Expected start date: 1st March 2023
Education and relevant experience
Professional Experience
Competencies/Skills
Offer