Organization: GGGI (Global Green Growth Institute)
Location: Hawassa
Grade: X4
Closing Date: Jun 24, 2022
Job Description
Reporting to the Woreda project Coordinator, Assistant, Watershed Management Facilitator will provide logistical support to the implementation of the project activities that include forest restoration and conservation, participatory forest and land use planning, watershed management, forest enterprise development, capacity building and others as per the project document, outcomes and deliverables in the kebele.
INTRODUCTION
Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change to deliver comprehensive products designed to assist in developing, financing, and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans.
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policy makers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
GGGI is implementing a KOICA funded “Climate Resilient Forest and Landscape Restoration (CRFLR) project in Ethiopia” in partnership with national and regional government partners. The overall goal of this project is to secure provision of ecosystem services and improve climate resilience and green growth that contributes to national development strategy, GGGI’s strategic outcomes and sustainable development goals.
PURPOSE
- Provide logistical support and facilitates all activities that are carried out with the local community;
- Support and promote women’s participation in land use planning, community watershed users’ associations
- Initiate and facilitate community mobilization and ensure community engagement in the implementation of planned project activities through participatory approach
- support the technical staff of the project both at Federal and regional level in their engagement with the local community
- Support the implementation of project activities and ensure consistent with the existing norms and the community-based watershed management guidelines
- Facilitate the establishment of functional Watershed Users Associations (WUAs) in the selected watersheds and communities
- Work together with the project team and woreda and kebele offices to achieve the project outputs and outcomes at his/her specific kebele
- Facilitate field visits, experience sharing visits at the community level
- Keep record of attendance of daily laborers and prepare payment request
DELIVERY
- Assist in detailed implementation of project at kebele level with the participation of the community, woreda offices and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure project activities of the kebele are adhere to the national and international safeguard requirements
- Support monitoring the establishment and development of nursery sites
- Support monitoring on gender that is integrated throughout the project activities
- Support the development of watershed management plan
- Ensure the quality of work is done to the required standard
- Support on documentation and dissemination of field best practices and lessons
REQUIREMENT
- BA degree in Forestry, watershed management, rural development or, Public Administration, Finance and related fields. MSc degree is preferred.
- Proven experience in landscape restoration and/or watershed management approaches
- Project planning and reporting, documentation, and communications is an advantage
- Fluency in local language of the region/area (Afan Oromo for Oromia Region and Sidaamu Afoo for Sidama Region) is highly desirable
- Computer literacy. Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent communication, proficient in English (verbal and written)
- Preferably 4-5 years of work experiences in forestry and watershed management and community development and administrative
FUNCTIONAL
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
- Ability to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to tasks given.
- Willingness to work in remote areas
- Able to function effectively in a complex work environment
CORPORATE
- Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
- Promote the optimum use of public resources.
- Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.
- Process and share information easily.
- Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
- Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
- Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.