Job Requirements

Education:
• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Forestry is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in Forestry in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years (with master's degree) and or 12 years (with bachelor's degree) of leadership experience at different levels in the forestry sector is required;
• Outstanding forestry research and communications skills with proven publication records and experience of coordinating of development-oriented research in forestry is desired;
• Proven record of experience of working on forest development and management activities on the ground, advisory services and with sound technical knowledge and familiarity in working in forest enterprises is desired;
• Experience in establishing partnerships and networks with partners in the INGOs, NGOs and private sector is an asset;
• Experience and excellent knowledge of policy process and resource mobilization in the forestry sector is an asset;
• Experience, and knowledge and understanding of National Forestry Policy and Strategies, National Forest Sector Development Programme, REDD+ implementation and implications for designing demonstration activities based on national priorities is desired;
• Experience on forest carbon related studies and activities including MRV is an asset;
• Experience in designing, implementation, data analysis, presentation and budget management in the forestry sector is desired;
• Proven experience in preparing of forest management plans, engagement in participatory forest management and evaluating forestry projects is an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in forestry sector at the leadership level and in developing effective strategic plans and strengthening the capacity of public bodies is desired;
• Proven experience in leadership of forestry institution is an asset;
• Demonstrated experiences of working with diverse organizations and stakeholders in forestry sector is an asset;
• Proven experience in forestry professional experience in representing an organization and managing complex work environment is an asset;
• Proven records of ability to drive toward results in a dynamic and fluid work context and systematic thinker who is able to track many diverse tasks is an asset.
Languages:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in the national language (Amharic) of the duty station is required for local staff.

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