Internship -Arbaminch

Project name-Climate Sensitivity Innovations for Land Management II

Cluster or office-Climate cluster

Duty station-Arba Minch

Contract duration-January 31, 2026

Since 2008, the Ethiopian government, namely the Ministry of Agriculture, operates the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) program to reverse land degradation and increase agricultural productivity in the highlands. The SLMP aims at reaching two million households in more than 7,000 micro-watersheds in Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, Oromia, SNNP and Tigray.

GIZ provides technical assistance to this national flagship program since its inception, at national, regional and local levels. This project seeks to institutionalize Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) at national, regional, and local levels to enhance living conditions in rural areas over a three-year period (from July 2024 to June 2027) in four regions (Oromia, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia and Sidama).

The Climate-sensitive Innovations for Land Management (CLM-II) project at Lake Chamo aims to enhance sustainable land management practices in the region. This project focuses on integrating climate resilience into agricultural practices, ensuring that local communities can adapt to changing environmental conditions while maintaining productivity. Through a combination of innovative technologies and community engagement, CLM-II seeks to mitigate the impacts of climate change on land degradation and promote sustainable livelihoods. A key component of the CLM-II project involves the implementation of digital tools and platforms for knowledge sharing among stakeholders, facilitating the dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches to land management.

The CLM-II project at Lake Chamo is committed to creating a robust framework for environmental sustainability that can be replicated in other regions facing similar challenges. By focusing on climate-sensitive solutions and fostering a community of practice around digital learning, the project aims to contribute to the broader goals of climate resilience and sustainable development. The recruitment of an intern will support these activities, providing valuable assistance in project implementation and contributing to the ongoing efforts to build a sustainable future for Lake Chamo

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support data collection and analysis
  • Facilitate field surveys and collect data on land management practices and climate resilience measures.
  • Support efforts to analyze collected data to identify trends and areas for improvement in planning & implementing ILM.
• Support in event management & community engagement:
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating training sessions and workshops for local communities on climate-sensitive land management practices.
  • Engage with community members to gather feedback and promote the adoption of innovative agricultural practices.
  • Assist in planning and organizing events related to the CLM-II project, including meetings, workshops, and community outreach programs.
  • Coordinate logistics and ensure smooth execution of events
  • Facilitate community, woreda and zonal level project progress reviews and evaluations of project performance by partner institutions
  • Facilitate the establishment of district and kebele level technical working groups for the documentation of ILM practices
• Support development of digital tools and knowledge sharing:
  • Ensure timely and quality data collection at landscape and district level related to the ILM implementation processes, approaches and technologies
  • Assist the documentation of context specific tested ILM measures
  • Assist dissemination of best practices through social media, district level discussion forums and strategic meeting
• Facilitate project documentation & reporting:
  • Prepare detailed reports on project activities, outcomes, and progress.
  • Document case studies and success stories to highlight the impact of the CLM-II intervention.
• Facilitate communication and public relations
  • Collaborate with the communications team to manage internal and external communications related to the project.
  • Contribute to creating content for press releases, social media, and other communication channels to increase project visibility.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation
  • Help in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented land management practices and climate resilience measures.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on evaluation findings to improve project strategies.
• Provide input and assistance to project M&E, reporting and administration.

Qualifications

• Bsc/Msc in agriculture or natural resources management; Rural development, Agricultural Economics, Watershed development & management; Land use, community development and related field of study
• Fresh graduates who finished their studies no more than six months ago
• Other skills like computer (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, digital communication tools – email, data collection tools, other social media platform etc.)
• Ability to draft communication material without major errors
• High affinity towards ICT related topics
• Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in an intercultural setting and network
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a multicultural and international team.
• Proactive attitude, solution oriented and willing to learn
• Appropriate appearance and attire.
• Proven good knowledge of English and Amharic language, written and spoken.