The Food Economy Group (FEG) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Senior Livelihoods & Disaster Risk Management Specialist position on a project which is slated to begin in February 2012. The project aims to promote practical applications of existing livelihoods information in aiding the decision-making process, both on the emergency response and the development planning sides, and building capacity for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in Ethiopia. The senior livelihoods & disaster risk management specialist will lead in the development of user-friendly livelihoods-based applications to meet the needs and demand of a range of decision makers in Ethiopia’s Disaster Risk Management community. He/she will help coordinate technical activities aimed at increasing the uptake and ownership of existing tools as well as the development of additional tools. He/she will oversee the capacity building activities of the project and act as a liaison with USAID funded projects that have DRR, livelihoods and early warning components. Education Requirements: The minimum qualifications for the senior specialist candidate will include a Master’s degree in rural development, DRM, livelihoods studies, food security, economics, or related field of study or equivalent experience. Experience Requirements: Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing or implementing Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security and capacity building programs. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good inter-personal relationships and networking; and established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of key players in Ethiopia implementing DRR/DRM and CCA related policies and activities.
Interested Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the following persons by no later than November 29, 2011: info@feg-consulting.com
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