POOL 2 – International Short-Term Experts (ISTE)

POOL 2 – International Short-Term Experts (ISTE)

Number of positions: Min. 1 – Max. 4 experts
Location: Field-based in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Assignment type: Short-term missions over 22 months

Key Tasks

• Develop project documents and mobilize additional resources for CLM-II implementation.

• Design model ILM concepts tailored to the Lake Chamo catchment.

• Screen, analyze and disseminate best practices and lessons learned.

• Support the creation of partnership and networking systems with ILM practitioners.

• Lead the development of innovative knowledge hubs and digital platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in: System Modelling, Regional Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Organisational or Rural Development, Geography, or Spatial Planning.

• English proficiency: C1 level.

• 10 years of relevant professional experience.

• At least 5 years in Natural Resource Management or Organisational Development with systemic/resource-oriented approaches.

• 10 years of experience in international cooperation outside the country/region of assignment.

• Previous work in East African countries with similar socio-economic contexts is highly desirable.

POOL 3 – National Short-Term Experts (NSTE)

Number of positions: Min. 1 – Max. 6 experts
Location: Arba Minch and surrounding districts
Assignment type: Short-term missions over 22 months

Key Tasks

• Develop context-specific ILM model concepts for the Lake Chamo catchment.

• Promote the integration of indigenous knowledge and local practices into ILM strategies.

• Draft scaling-up guidelines and support long-term visioning by the Chamo Catchment Leadership Platform (CCLP).

• Ensure cutting-edge and locally grounded approaches for policy and practice transformation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in: Natural Resources, Regional Planning, Capacity Development, Environmental Science, Geography, or Development Studies.

• English proficiency: C1 level.

• 8 years of relevant professional experience in Ethiopia or similar contexts.

Local Administrative Staff (based in Arba Minch)

To support the day-to-day operations of the project, we are also seeking:

• 1 Finance and Administration Officer (22 months)

• 1 Cashier (22 months)

These roles are essential to ensure smooth logistical, financial, and administrative project operations at the local level. Previous experience in development cooperation projects is an asset.