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Kick start expert mission for the start up implementation of the GCCA-E

The international business development unit of Soges S.p.A is recruiting a team

of expert consultants to work on the EC funded FWC project

“Kick start expert mission for the start up implementation of the GCCA-E”

Country of assignment and location: Ethiopia

The project: The global objective of the kick start expert is to contribute to ensure effective and efficient preparation for and start up of the "Ethiopia Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA-E): Building the national capacity and knowledge on climate change resilient actions", project referenced DCIENV/2010/022-456.

We are looking for the following position:

Key Expert 1 – TL

Minimum requirement

The kick start expert will be a senior expert and is expected to fulfil the following minimum requirements:

· Master Degree in the fields of rural development, environment or social sciences or equivalent professional experience of a minimum of 10 years.

· At least 10 years of experience in institutional development at senior government levels, policy development, in the field of climate change or environmental projects;

· Professional experience (minimum 4 years) in program management.

Additional profile

· Professional background with the preparation of working plan, M&E planning or similar strategic documents assisting the government line ministries to implement projects.

· Knowledge of EU or other international donors procedures with projects related to climate change.

· Ability to work co-operatively and effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team;

· Knowledge of public sector governance and public finance principles (accountability, transparency and competition);

· Experience of the working and institutional environment within a host Government ministry;

· Computer skills in Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, and Ms-PowerPoint in addition to ability to computerize database.

Working language(s)

The working language of the present assignment will be English. Written and oral skills are requested.

Duration of the assignment: 95 w/d in 6 months

Intended commencement date: 30/05/2011

Date of publication: 08/04/2011

Interested candidates should send their CV to Ms Paola Cirillo:

paola.cirillo@sogesnetwork.eu

Please indicate as reference in the object of your mail:

Ethiopia – REF number 263777

Only candidates matching selection criteria will be contacted

To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to paola.cirillosogesnetwork.eu