Project Technical Officer - Ethiopia (national staff)

As Project Technical Officer (PTO) you will:

? Contribute to the implementation of INBAR’s EC-funded project by providing assistance to the National Project Coordinator (NPC) in Ethiopia, specifically

• Assisting the NPC to coordinate the project activities in Ethiopia together with partners and associates
• Being responsible for planning and implementation of technical aspects of the project in Ethiopia
• Monitoring the progress of the project in Ethiopia
• Helping make the annual workplan for the project in Ethiopia
• Helping report on progress and outputs

? Be a member of the national project management unit in Ethiopia

? Foster collaboration and synergy with other organizations and partners outside INBAR

? Provide specific expertise for the field activities of the project in Ethiopia

? Carry out activities within INBAR projects as appropriate

? Assist the NPC with INBAR’s public relations with governments, EC and other international organization and NGOs

Experience and qualifications

? At least 6 years relevant project experience and knowledge of natural resource, biomass energy and SME development

? Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Amharic

? Intercultural mentality and ability to work with/manage teams

? Strong interpersonal and networking skills

? Ability and willingness to travel to pilot sites, including rural areas

The successful candidate will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and report to the National Project Coordinator. A competitive salary will be provided. He/she will be appointed for an initial period of one year, renewable/extendable up to a total of 4 years based on performance and availability of funds. 

To apply please send your cv/resume and letter of application describing your interest in and suitability for the position to Ms He Lin (lhe@inbar.int), from whom further details of the position can also be obtained. We thank all candidates for their applications, but only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 Feburary 2009