Job Reference Number: EMUK1146
Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging
Markets
Schedule: Contract
Job Location: Africa
Job Summary
Cardno are implementing the DFID Programme Support for the
Implementation of a Climate Smart Programme working in SADC Member States. The
main objective of the programme is to assist the SADC Regional Vulnerability
Assessment and Analysis Programme Management Unit to manage and implement
DFID’s support to SADC RVAA Strategy which will enhance regional and national
response to climate change, poverty and livelihood vulnerability.
The programme office is based in Gaborone, Botswana but works in all SADC Member States. Cardno are now looking for highly qualified professionals with practical experience in the Southern Africa Region to be considered for short term inputs in SADC Member States with expertise in the following:
- GIS /
data management
- Climate
Change adaptation and mitigation
- Sub-saharan
agricultural development
- Vulnerability
Assessment and Analysis (VAA)
- Livelihoods
Mapping
- Household
Economic Analysis
- Nutrition
and food security
- The
Integrated Phase Protocol (IPC)
- Policy
development processes
- M&E
- Information
Management
While the focus will be on short-term missions, in some
cases medium or long term assignments may also be relevant.
Assignments will focus on supporting technical issues
primarily at the national level in member states, according to needs expressed
by member states.
Minimum Experience
- Master’s
or higher degree in social sciences, natural resource management, rural
and urban livelihoods, information science or a related field relevant to
VAA or climate-smart interventions.
Relevant experience
- At
least ten years’ relevant working experience, including at least five
years in training and/or advisory functions in support of national
institutions in the SADC Member States.
- At
least two years’ experience in supporting capacity building in a highly
specialized technical context.
- At
least two years’ experience working in trans-sectoral and
inter-ministerial context, working with a broad set of stakeholders
including government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs and others.
Skills and competencies
- Strong
oral and written communication skills, including report writing.
- Capacity
to work in a team, also under time-pressure.
- Capacity
to interact with a broad set of stakeholders that may include Government
departments, UN-agencies, international cooperating partners, NGOs, etc.
- Proficiency
in English is mandatory. Knowledge of Portuguese or French would be an
added advantage.
Employee Benefits
Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits
package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
