CARE is seeking a talented Climate Change (CC) Advisor for the Pastoralist Resiliency Improvement through Market Expansion (PRIME) Project, the post holder provides technical leadership and oversight over the Natural Resources Management (NRM) and Climate Change Component (IR2 - Intermediate Result 2) of the PRIME Program. Under the NRM/CC component, the post holder manages a team of two deputy advisors 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 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 (25%)
- PRIME NRM/Climate Change Technical Leadership and Implementation Oversight (30%)
- PRIME Management - CARE Ethiopia (15%)
- Networking and representation (15%)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (15%)
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 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) / United States Grant (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 in 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.
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