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Technical Officer, Bamboo Renewable Energy and Livelihood Improvement Project in East Africa Project
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Sectors Including Mitigation, Science & Management
Location Ethiopia - Africa
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 09/08/2019
Company Name International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
Contact Name INBAR Human Resource Officer
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
INBAR is seeking a highly capable project leader with a demonstrated track record in implementing large-scale livelihood, rural development or environment development projects. The central duty of the position will be the oversight of the “Bamboo Renewable Energy and Livelihood Improvement Project in East Africa Project”. Supported by South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund (SSCAF), the project will be implemented in Ethiopia with links to China. The project will increase climate change resilience, energy efficiency, low emissions, and sustainable economic development in Ethiopia by harnessing the potential of bamboo as a sustainable bioenergy source.  The three objectives: (i) Improved understanding of the opportunities and constraints in Ethiopia for unlocking the potential of bamboo for bioenergy; (ii) Demonstrated diversification and upscaling of bamboo bio-energy value-chains; (iii) Improved business environment, policy and regulatory framework with increased public and private sector investment.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and technical reports.
  • Directly oversee field activities, including community engagement, training and technology transfer.
  • Manage project funds in the field.
  • Prepare presentations and programme updates for public awareness.
  • Work closely with all project staff in Ethiopia, coordinating regularly on day-to-day administrative and operational issues.
  • Undertake other related tasks as required by the Project Manager.
Requirements
  • A first degree in environmental science, sustainable resource management or another related field.
  • A minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in implementing livelihood and environment development projects.
  • Proven ability to manage time, prioritize, delegate, and work with a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated competencies in one or more areas of natural resource management, especially in the areas of conducting resource assessments, renewable energy, land restoration, capacity strengthening, and value chain development.
  • Strong knowledge of community development and participatory-based approaches, with a proven track-record of delivering livelihood impacts in previous projects.
  • Experience working on bamboo or other non-timber forest product value chains would be a strong advantage.
  • Excellent written and spoken English required, Chinese proficiency would be an advantage.
  • The successful candidate should be willing to undertake extensive travel, domestically and internationally, as required.
Application Process

Applications will be accepted until 9 August 2019 or until a suitable candidate is identified. All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please send a cover letter demonstrating relevant experience as described in the above job description with your CV (in English) by email to: hr@inbar.int. Please use “INBAR Technical Officer — NAME” as the subject of the e-mail.
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