Wetlands International Terms of Reference Jobs in Ethiopia
Wetlands International Terms of Reference Jobs in Ethiopia
BackgroundWetlands International is dedicated to safeguarding and restoring wetlands for people and nature.
We are driven by the knowledge that safeguarding and restoring wetlands is urgent and vital for water security, biodiversity, climate regulation, sustainable development and human health. A Supervisory Council and a Board of the Association of 35 national government and non-governmental organization members govern our global not-for-profit network of 20 independent offices.
We bring knowledge into policy and practice, connect local actions in 100 countries to make a global difference, we catalyse actions that support those that use or depend on wetlands, and we are passionate about the positive change we make for people and nature. See our website (www.wetlands.org) for more information on the values, strategies and policies that guide our work.
Wetlands International (WI), in collaboration with EWNHS, EWCA, HoAREC/N and BDA/RVLBDO, has been implementing the IKI-funded CRF “Climate Resilient Site Network in the African-Eurasian flyway” project (2016-2020) which aims to guide the development of a coherent and climate resilient network of protected or otherwise managed areas that are internationally important for the conservation of migratory waterbirds in the African-Eurasian flyway and thus contributes to the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement.
Objectives
As part of the project monitoring and learning activity, the consultancy assignment is expected to
achieve the following objectives:
Preparing an assessment report showing the project progress in terms of relevance, effectiveness and sustainability
Evaluating the achievements and contributions of the project towards the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
Assessing the contribution of the project in capacity strengthening for the protection and sustainable management of wetland resources
Assessing the project contribution towards the development of wetland-friendly policy and legal frameworks in Ethiopia
Documenting good practice, lessons and case stories.
Job Requirements
The assignment will require a multi-disciplinary and reliable team of experts. Required expertise within the team shall include an Environmentalist/Climate Change Expert,, Watershed Management Expert, a DRM/IRM Expert and Development Specialist.
The team members should have:
Strong and proven track record of working in areas related to wetlands and climate-resilience
Minimum MSc/M.A in degrees with proven track record of conducting similar studies/reviews
Experience of project formulation and evaluation
Excellent analytical, report compiling and cohesive report writing skills (in English).
How to Apply
Suitable candidates/consultants are expected to submit their technical and financial proposals in separately sealed envelopes to the Wetlands International Office located in 22 Area, Congo Zemachoch Sefer- on the road diverting from Lex Plaza building and ledaing to Balderas Condominiums. Tel +251-0116-672979
Application closing date is 10 calendar days from the date of announcement of this bid in the Ethiojobs Website.
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