Project Officer for Environmental Education & Governance

The Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre & Network (HoA-REC&N) focuses on environmental concerns and sustainable development options within the Horn of Africa. It facilitates, strengthens and advocates for initiatives related to environmental conservation and natural resource management.   HoA-REC&N seeks candidate for Project Officer.

Position: Project Officer for Environmental Education & governance programme

Deadline: July 11, 2014

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent field travel to Project sites 

Duration: One year, with possibilities of extension upon positive performance 

Remuneration: As per the scale of the Centre

Number: two

Salary: As per the Centre’s Scale

Report to: Programme Coordinator

I. Job Summary

Project officer is responsible to provide coordination and management support for the planning budgeting, implementation monitoring and evaluation of the EEG Programs/Projects, monitor and undertake project follow-up,  and also responsible to collect, compile and maintain studies, project documents, (hard and soft copies) reports, and research environment related documents from partners, universities, etc.

II. Description of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assesses needs to assist in program/project design, redesign and implementation
2. Monitors and undertakes project follow-up.
3. Collects monitoring data regularly, undertakes field survey in project implementation sites.
4. Prepares progress reports on field visits, workshops and conferences. 
5. Gives advice and supports the implementation of projects by encouraging and assisting implementers. 
6. Undertakes awareness creation work.
7. Undertakes workshop planning and public lectures. 
8. Collects, compiles and maintains studies, project documents, (hard and soft copies) reports, and research environment related documents from partners, universities, etc.
9. Documents and disseminates experiences and assessment findings for partners                                                                            
10. Identifies and develops information on emerging issues related to Environmental Education and Governance Program.
11. Prepares and submits periodic reports
12. Undertakes all other related duties as may be required

III. Requirement

1. Education: MSC/MA/BSC Degree in environmental Science or Natural Resource Management or related field
2. Special training
3. Experience: 2/4 years of relevant work experience 

Interested applicants satisfying the required qualification and experience are invited to submit their non-returnable CV, application letter and copy of supporting documents by the below address.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Place for submitting application:

HoA-REC&N Headquarter Office, Addis Ababa University, College of Natural Sciences, Graduate Programme Building, Office No. 903.

Interested applicants can also send their application to HoA-REC&N via P.O. Box: 80773, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or by email: recruitment@hoarec.org  on or before July 11, 2014