Senior Forestry Officer (Re-advertised May 2022)

PURPOSE

• Lead and implement restoration of degraded lands and natural forest conservation interventions through the participation of concerned government and community partners
• Support and contribute to capacity development of both project and government experts on restoration, inclusive land use planning, MRV, spatial mapping, modeling, PFM, and natural forest conservation through various means such as training, technical and material supports, develop extension materials and guidelines, advisory service and technical supports and so on.
• Promote and apply participatory approach to ensure inclusiveness and engagement of communities and concerned stakeholders during planning and implementation process  
• Establish forest business enterprises and financing mechanisms to generate incomes and benefits communities
• Establish baseline and hydrological models to quantify baseline scenario and monitor changes as a result of project interventions that include forest stocks and hydrology
• Establish partnership with national and international partners to share best practices and knowledge management and dissemination
• Develop and implement forest financing mechanisms and result based payments

ENGAGEMENT

• Establish partnership and relationship with variolous development actors at national and international levels to create synergy and share experiences and lessons
• Provide technical capacity building trainings to all stakeholders engaged in PFM and other natural forest conservation practices
• Facilitate/provide capacity building trainings to regional and Woreda staff on ground measurements, remote sensing, and modeling
• Provide capacity supports to the conservation of existing forests using proven forest conservation models such as PFM

DELIVERY

• Provide technical guidance to project staff and partners to implement restoration and forest conservation plans and activities as indicated on the project document
• Provide capacity building trainings to government experts and partners on different topics and thematic areas such as restoration and forest conservation system, participatory land use planning, resources assessment and management plan preparation, nursery management, MRV and forest financing and marketing mechanisms  
• Develop various extension materials, guidelines and manuals for experts and partners stipulating to restoration, forest conservation, nursery management, plantation forestry, forest-based enterprise and financing
• Provide technical supports on inclusive and gender responsive land use planning process that ensure participation of concerned government stakeholders and communities  
• Develop and promote innovative and viable models and approaches on restoration of degraded landscapes, forest conservation, forest resources and hydrology assessment and monitoring, forest financing and marketing system
• Develop and implement innovative approach and models, result-based payment system and others through the participation of concerned stakeholders,
• Provide technical support on the restoration of degraded landscapes and management of existing forests
• Design forest-based financing mechanisms through PES and PPP
• Develop and implement result-based payment systems.
• Lead the establishment of baseline forest carbon stocks by ground measurements, remote sensing, and modeling.
• Facilitate the assessment and quantification (baseline) of forest hydrology before and after the project by ground measurements and modeling
• Prepare/update working manuals and guidelines
• Prepare AR site selection criteria and guidelines for forest management plans.
• Facilitate establishment of modern seedling production nursery. Prepare/update working manuals and guidelines
• Prepare AR site selection criteria and guidelines for forest management plans.
• Facilitate establishment of modern seedling production nursery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc degree in forestry, natural resources management, or related fields with at least 8 years work experiences in forestry and natural resources management, watershed management, and related fields. PhD degree in the above listed fields of study is an advantage
• Fluency in and strong command of English are required
• Practical knowledge and track record in forestry technical aspects in the areas of forest restoration, natural forest conservations, watershed management and participatory approach
• Experiences in Project planning and reporting, documentation, and communications
• Understanding on forestry related legal frameworks and policies in Ethiopia
• Work experiences in Ethiopia and international partners on forestry aspects
• Demonstrated experiences in team building and effective communication

FUNCTIONAL

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong and matured 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.
• Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptionally organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is an X9 grade level in GGGI’s International  salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background, and internal equity. GGGI provides 13% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. 

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

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.