Vacancy #: 7340 Unit: ESARO - Programme Coordination Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya Reporting to: Programme Officer โ BIODEV2030-Ethiopia Work percentage: 100% Grade: A3 Expected start date: 01 September 2025 Type of contract: Fixed-term (24 months) Closing date: 07 August 2025 BACKGROUND THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION AND ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN ETHIOPIA WILL BE CONSIDERED
POSITION: TO BE BASED IN SEBETA, ETHIOPIA
BACKGROUND:
The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) runs several Regional and Country based projects. With funds from the Global Water Challenge, IUCN is implementing a watershed restoration project that targets water replenishment in the Awash Basin of Ethiopia. The project aims to improve the health and functioning of the Awash River sub-basin watershed to ensure the sustainable replenishment of water resources and meets the needs of water users. To support the project implementation team, IUCN seeks to recruit a Field Officer, Landscape restoration, to be based in Addis Ababa (25%) and Sebeta town (75%), and support the activities of the project as well as other related activities as requested by the supervisors. This is a locally recruited position and will require a h travel to the project sites. This is a full-time position for the 2025-2027 period. JOB DESCRIPTION MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Field Officer, Landscape Restoration will work under the supervision and guidance of the Programme Officer, Ethiopia. S/he will also work closely with the relevant project manager, technical specialists, and project officers at different levels. S/he will be responsible for the oversight and implementation of the project to ensure quality planning, budgeting, implementation and oversight of the project for timely delivery of quality results. A key responsibility of the role is to establish strong coordination and effective linkages among all major stakeholders at the field and district levels to ensure the successful implementation of project activities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Lead field-based project implementation, initiate coordination and collaboration with government and local communities.
Plan, implement, and monitor field activities, ensuring timely and effective execution, and reporting
Organize and facilitate community and provincial-level meetings, training sessions, and workshops.
Ensure that all field activities are aligned with project goals, timelines, and donor compliance requirements
Develop and maintain detailed work plans for field activities in coordination with programme teams.
Supervise and provide on-site technical support to effectively and efficiently implement the project activities.
Collect and compile field data, stakeholders feedback, and reports from community engagements.
Provide technical support in quantifying water replenishment gains in the project implementation sites as a result of the projectโs restoration measures
Identify challenges during field implementation and propose practical mitigation solutions.
Support the project senior officers in setting up regular internal coordination meetings, minuting meetings, tracking progresses and follow-up of agreed action points.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. REQUIREMENTS โข POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education;
A Mastersโ degree, preferably in Natural resources management, forestry, water resources, environmental management or related fields.
Work Experience;
At least 3 years sound expertise in landscape restoration and Nature Based Solutions for water resources management, climate change adaptation and professional experience in environmental conservation, ecosystem management, or related fields.
Understand catchment hydrology and quantification of hydrological parameters.
Expertise and experience in engaging local stakeholders in locally led management activities and multi-use areas, ideally at a large-landscape level.
Strong experience in facilitation skills and working with multi-stakeholders, particularly the government departments
Proven experience in supporting communication activities, including developing communication materials, and outreach etc.
Experience working with international teams and multi-disciplinary groups.
Willingness to frequently travel within the country, sometimes on a short notice.
Language Proficiency;
Fluency in English, Amharic and Afan Oromo languages
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organizationโs interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Adheres to IUCN core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage complex situations and facilitate the development of effective networks. APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the \"Apply\" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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