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Job Description:

% Time Will vary

Major Activities

End Results Expected

25%

STRATEGIC PROGRAMMING AND STANDARDS

• Supports the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop a national framework for the establishment of a National Chapter of the FMNR Scaling-Up Movement in Ethiopia which reflects the three core processes outlined above.

• Support the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to establish and/or strengthen a multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism at national level; and

• Lead the logistical and administrative arrangements associated with organizing bi-annual multi-stakeholder meetings.

• Closely work together with WVE national staff and integrate the FMNR Scaling-Up actions with existing WVE FMNR practices for wider advocacy and promotion and for building the capacity of FMNR actors

• National alliance platform run properly

• # of members in NA will increase

• FMNR selected as restoration technic with member organizations

20%

Coordination & Communication with Stakeholders

• Supports the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to mobilise diverse actors to become members of the National Chapter of the FMNR Scaling-Up movement in Ethiopia.

• Facilitate the development of a joint position statement and key advocacy messages by National Chapter members; and

• Facilitate the development of a joint advocacy strategy and implementation plan by National Chapter members.

• Actively participate in local networks in landscape restoration to raise the profile of FMNR, the national FMNR Scaling-Up movement (i.e., the National Chapter and 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 national FMNR Hub (i.e., the National Chapter and the CoE), and the work of WV Ethiopia

• Better joint decisions by member organizations  and  advocacy for FMNR scale-up

• Strong network with stakeholders

10%

• PROGRAM QUALITY AND DESIGN MONITORING & EVALUATION 

• Support the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to facilitate the development of a CRF by National Chapter members to mobilize, align and coordinate the activities and investments of diverse stakeholders around a common purpose, goals and targets; and

• Support the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to monitor progress against the CRF, including supporting the development of tools to capture required monitoring and evaluation data.

• Support the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager with donor reporting, and the preparation of presentations of other external resources

• CRF develop on time with all members

• NAP planned and implemented accordingly

15%

• RESEARCH FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Support the analysis of existing policies and legislation in Ethiopia of relevance to the scale-up of FMNR;

• Facilitate the development of a joint position statement and key advocacy messages by National Chapter members; and

• Facilitate the development of a joint advocacy strategy and implementation plan by National Chapter members.

• Supports the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager to mobilize resource support from national government(s) and donors to support the implementation of the CRF and the sustainability of the national FMNR Scaling-Up movement in Ethiopia (i.e., the National Chapter and the CoE) through financial and in-kind contributions.

• Policy review will under take

• Research and evidence based findings compiled and disseminated

• Resource mobilized for scale-up  

15%

Reports

• Support the FMNR Strategic Partnerships Manager with donor reporting, and the preparation of presentations of other external resources

• Prepare annual and bi annual reports for donor and organization

• Quality program reports completed and submitted on time

5%

• Works with WVE staff to introduce, test and pilot new innovations/practices of the FMNR in some program areas of  WVE

• Actively participate in the climate change and environment technical working group established under ILaNS TP.

Lessons learnt and best practices are well documented

5% Perform other duties as required, Smooth running of the program activities.

Job Requirements

Academic background: A minimum of Msc degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Agricultural Development, Rural Development, international development or related fields.

• Experience in program/business development and resource mobilization (minimum of 10 years)

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy, with demonstrated experience in developing partnerships and networks with multi-sectoral actors

• Experience organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder events/workshops/meetings

• Experiencing supporting diverse stakeholders to identify and implement shared solutions

• Experience in landscape restoration, NRM and/or agriculture considered an advantage

• Experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation considered an advantage

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of key policies and laws as they related to landscape restoration, Natural Resource Management (NRM) and agriculture

• Understanding of key donors as they relate to the landscape restoration, NRM and agriculture

• Strong program/business development and resource mobilization skills

• Exceptionally strong stakeholder engagement, advocacy and networking skills

• Strong planning and organizing skills

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills

• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills

• Strong research and analytical skills

Applicant Type Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.