NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISOR

CARE seeks a Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Advisor in Ethopia. This Project will increase incomes and improve the resiliency and adaptive capacity of pastoral communities to climate change through market expansion. This project will be implemented in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral districts of Somali, Afar and Oromia Regions.

Summary

The NRM/Climate Change Advisor will lead the integration of climate change activities in particular Enhanced Climate Adaptation & Improving productivity and competitiveness of livestock by providing technical assistance to the PRIME field based staff members on NRM, climate change adaptation and at national level; climate Change Policy issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Advisor will develop and undertake evidence based analytics and studies related to climate change adaptation in pastoral areas to inform project activities, contribute to broader GCC debates and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, agriculture, livestock or development studies or related degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in technical areas of pastoral land management, natural resource management or climate change adaptation.
• At least Five (5) years or more of advocacy in the pastoral areas in relation to NRM, land tenure or land management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Research analysis and report writing especially in advocacy policy briefs and publications.

Position Specifics:

• Number of Positions: 1
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
• Expected Travel: Up to 30%
• Schedule: Full-time
• Deadline for Application: March 2012

Interested applicants should apply online and include the following: their CV, three references with contact information, and a letter of motivation.

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Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISOR