Job Summary

As an International Christian Humanitarian Development organization, World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is trusted to deliver integrated programs with target communities through its 55 Area programs (APs) located in seven regional states of the country. WVE envisions a thriving organization where our strong leadership at all levels results in improved delivery of results for children.

Purpose of the position:

The FMNR National Technical Lead (Centre of Expertise) will report to the manager and be responsible for leading the establishment and management of a Centre of Expertise (CoE) for FMNR in Ethiopia, including leading training and technical service provision for diverse national and regional stakeholders interested in scaling-up FMNR, as well as leading the advocacy and knowledge management functions of the CoE.

Major Responsibilities

STRATEGIC PROGRAMMING AND STANDARDS

• Coordinate the development and updating of the FMNR guidance/technical approach for use by partners and ADPs
• Ensure that FMNR is in line with Global standards, WVA requirements WV, and Government policies and guidelines for land escape restoration
• Provide high-level technical advice and face-to-face training (F2F) training on FMNR for staff and volunteers of implementing partners in Ethiopia and the region.
• Provide technical advisory services to key stakeholders (e.g., national government, National Chapter members, etc.) to support the scale-up of FMNR through their strategies/policies/frameworks/plans, as well as direct programming activities.
• Prepare training document, Demonstration site, collaborate with local Government for field visit and scale up best practices in the existing Projects.
• Identify & Establish suitable FMNR demonstration plots for training and/or advocacy purposes
• Lead the establishment of a CoE on FMNR in Ethiopia, including brokering partnerships with potential host departments/agencies/institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the Ethiopian Environment and Forest Research Institute.
• Development and implement Standard operating procedures, and these (and other relevant policies and standards) are adhered to and continue to be improved upon.
• Plan, monitor, and jointly work with the RtG team on the detailed schedule of activities, budget, and reporting tools of a project.

PROGRAM QUALITY AND DESIGN MONITORING & EVALUATION 

• Ensure inclusion of FMNR and landscape restoration issues in all stages of the DME process
• Ensure ADP/FMNR sites effectively support the implementation of FMNR technical
• Develop concept notes, proposals, and PDDs on FMNR specifically and climate change environment in general
• Ensure adequate and high-quality monitoring, supervision, and evaluation of FMNR , linkage, and alignment with other programs in ILaNs and WVE goals
• Support NO and ILaNs reporting on FMNR and its contribution to child wellbeing
• Collect and report on key monitoring and evaluation data relating to ILaNS and HO

COLLABORATION AND PARTNERING

• Participate in National Chapter meetings, annual National FMNR Forums, and other networks/forums/platforms to promote the work of the CoE and identify/cultivate new opportunities for engagement with diverse stakeholders via the CoE.
• Work closely with WVE communication Division and Area programs (AP’s) in documenting Best practices, developing stories, Impact stories & disseminating the same to strategic partners.
• Collating and make available to diverse stakeholders existing knowledge products produced by the FMNR Hub in Australia to support the scale-up of FMNR.
• Actively participate in local networks in landscape restoration to raise the profile of FMNR, the CoE, and the work of WV Ethiopia
• Actively participate in sector and donor networks and forums in Ethiopia to raise the profile of FMNR, the CoE, and the work of WV Ethiopia.

RESEARCH FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Undertake advocacy-oriented tours of FMNR demonstration sites for key stakeholders, with the aim to raise awareness, interest, and motivation for action
• Conduct action researches in FMNR demonstration sites 

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

• Experience in professional roles in NRM, landscape restoration, and/or forestry (minimum 10 years)
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and networking
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training and capacity building in NRM (experience in FMNR is considered an advantage)
• A minimum of MSc Degree in Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry, and a related field.
• BSc with a combination of other MSC filed with relevant working experiences will be considered
• Training on FMNR, EECSP, and Landscape restoration would be important
• Knowledge on the Global, Africa and National Land escape restoration plans and practical experiences in Ethiopia
• Understanding of key challenges in land degradation and regeneration, and appreciation of community-lednat development approaches
• Smart in mobilizing local-level community development in the areas of FMNR and cooperative organizations and networking.
• Understanding of key donors as they relate to the landscape restoration, NRM, and agriculture sectors

 Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
• Travel: 30% Domestic. 20% on call

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, National Office, 

How to Apply

Interested applicants must require to attach Current CV & fill employment application form WVE’s official Application form which can be found here ) and send prior to the application deadline of this vacancy announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org               

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World Vision Ethiopia is a child-focused Organization and is striving to keep children safe and is committed to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for this position.

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