| JOB NAME |
DEVELOPMENT WORKER (M/F/D) FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND GENDER ETHIOPIA
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 153
Date Published:Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Date of Expiration:Monday, August 3, 2020 EXPIRED
RECOMMEND THIS JOB ON FACEBOOK
|
|
|
| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ethiopia | SEMERA in Ethiopia |
| INDUSTRY |
| Development Agency
|
| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1533V3191
Location: Semera
Assignment period: 04/01/2020 - 06/30/2021
Field: Climate Change, Environment
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 02/09/2020
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The agricultural sector is the most important economic area in Ethiopia. In the Ethiopian lowlands, (agro-) pastoral systems are the basis for securing the livelihood of the population. Unpredictable droughts and floods, which are intensified by increasing climate variability, threaten the (agro-) pastoral production systems. The programme "Strengthening Drought Resilience" (SDR) is being implemented in the Afar and Somali regions. A country package of the “Global Programme Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security” was commissioned, looking particularly into inclusive planning with the communities for climate adapted land rehabilitation and use option. The “Afar Soil Rehabilitation Project” uses a landscape-based approach to make floods more usable for productive use of land resources in these dry valleys by applying in particular water-spreading weirs (WSW) and other soil and water-conserving measures.
YOUR TASKS
1. Supporting the implementation of new strategies in the fields of climate change monitoring and promotion of gender equality in the broader context of management of natural resources while promoting respective institutional capacities
2. Advising partner organisations in the establishment of a robust measurement-reporting verification (MRV) instrument for climate impact modelling
3. Designing and coordinating the continuous data collection at the interface between in-situ and GIS-based methodology
4. Supporting pilot communities and partner institutions in the project area in integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation practices into resource management
5. Promoting women's participation in local organisational and implementation approaches
6. Documenting broader impacts on women’s livelihoods in the context of strengthening drought resilience
|
| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in the field of resource management, agricultural sciences or environmental sciences related to climate change or a similar qualification
2. First experience with data collection in the context of natural resource management, related to climate change
3. First experiences with practical cooperation with local authorities and organizations in the context of development cooperation
4. First working experiences in the East African (especially pastoral) context
5. Solid computer skills in spatial data analysis (GIS)
6. Awareness of and sensitivity for barriers of gender-specific implementation approaches in traditional, pastoral structures as well as good understanding of women empowerment concepts
7. Fluency in the English language (written and oral); basic Amharic or Afarina language skills are of advantage
8. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
LOCATION INFORMATION
In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
Additional information about the place of residence, Semera, Afar
1. Climate: Semi-arid lowland area
2. Shopping facilities: Basic
3. Healthcare: Hospital in the regional capital, Semera; very good medical care facilities in Addis Ababa
4. Accessibility: Daily flights from Semera to Addis Ababa (50 minutes flight)
5. Children / school situation: The project site is not suitable for school-aged children; the project place is generally not suitable for children
NOTES
An earlier contract starting date might be possible. In addition to that, there might be the possiblity to extend the contract. Willingness to work long-term in remote environments with limited living standards is required.
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
|
|
English 
FRENCH
