Ethiopia: NRM / CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION LEADER - PRIME - Ethiopia

CARE is seeking a talented Natural Resource Management (NRM)/Climate Change Adaptation Leader – PRIME for the Pastoralist Resiliency Improvement through Market Expansion Project, the post holder provides technical leadership and oversight over the NRM and Climate Change component (IR2) of the PRIME program. Under the NRM/CC component, the post holder manages a team of two deputy advisor and 3 senior field advisors to ensure quality and impactful implementation of the program. S/he is responsible to provide advice and support to the consortium on related climate change policy issues at national and international level and bring to the consortium learning and innovation. The advisor will develop and undertake evidence based analytics and studies related to climate change adaptation in pastoral areas to inform project activities, and contribute to broader GCC and pastoral NRM debates and policies. S/he ensures CARE’s contribution to dissemination of program learning and achievements, and documentation of promising practices in programming within Ethiopia to assist pastoral communities to adapt and mitigate impacts of climate change.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Staff supervision and talent management


• Prime NRM/Climate Change technical leadership and implementation oversight


• Networking and representation


• Monitoring, Evaluation and learning

Primary Skills:

• Master’s degree in appropriate technical field (e.g. agriculture or rural development, MBA etc.) or BA plus extensive and pertinent professional experience


• Effective management of USAID/USG reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management procedures


• Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills


• Ability to meet multiple deadlines under pressure


• Demonstrated skills in leadership; ability to inspire and empower others


• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels


• Firm belief and proven skills in effective team management and leadership


• Solid experience in staff supervision and development


• Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English


• Proficiency in standard office software packages


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Firm belief in and demonstrated commitment to, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&c…

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

CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE’s career website at any time.