Overview
The Program Officer-MECC-(Affiliated Contractor) will manage all aspects of MECC programming in Ethiopia, including project implementation, capacity building, assessments, training, research, and related activities.
Tasks Summary
- Lead and coordinate the Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (MECC) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) program.
- Establish and expand the MECC program portfolio.
- Develop context-specific concept notes and proposals to mobilize funding.
- Manage, monitor, and report on multiple climate-smart and DRM projects.
- Support the integration of climate mobility considerations into national policies.
- Strengthen partnerships with government, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at high-level forums and meetings.
- Strengthen donor engagement and facilitate strategic partnerships.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the organization’s mission strategy.
- Map and assess mission-level climate interventions and develop action plans.
- Build staff capacity on climate action and climate mobility by organizing and delivering trainings.
Experience Requirements
- Proved leadership in managing and coordinating programs, it would be advantageous with a particular emphasis on the development of climate adaptation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and expand program portfolios through the creation of context-specific concept notes and proposals, successfully mobilizing funding and resources for climate resilience and DRM initiatives.
- Extensive experience in managing, monitoring, and reporting on multiple projects, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing, cross-learning, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
- Track record of fostering collaboration with government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to advance climate resilience and disaster risk management efforts.
- Strong capacity in building staff expertise, facilitating internal trainings and knowledge sharing, and representing the organization at high-level forums to promote innovative approaches and best practices in climate adaptation and mobility.
Qualification Requirements
- MA Degree in Environmental Science; Natural Resource Management; Agricultural Economics and Development; Forestry; Plant Science; Rural Development; Disaster Risk management; Gender and Development; International Relations, Law and other related Social Science fields, or
- University Degree in the above field with minimum two years of relevant professional work experience.
