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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004. In partnership with civil society organizations, academic institutions, private sector, and the government, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has reached more than five million Ethiopians with interventions to save lives and build secure livelihoods. Our programs emphasize market-driven solutions, reinforce social bonds, and help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Currently in six regional states Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, and South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), and in Dire Dawa Administration and the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Mercy Corps Ethiopia is driven by the mission to contribute the emergence of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia which is inclusive of youth and women. Our strategic directions focus in promoting inclusive and dynamic markets; promoting peace and social cohesion through strengthening formal/informal governance structures and citizen engagement; improved natural resource governance; and integrated humanitarian response.
Position Title: RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST -RLP
Duty Station: Jijiga
Open Position: 1
About Regional Livestock Program (RLP)
The Regional Livestock Programme (RLP) is a collaborative effort led by implementing partners Helvetas, IGAD, and Mercy Corps. Its aim is to address the challenges that render smallholder and medium-scale market actors uncompetitive and highly susceptible to economic and environmental shocks. The program is designed based on the insights gained from the experience of implementing partners and a year-long analysis of regional livestock trade dynamics and livestock market systems in the pastoralist and agro-pastoralist ASAL regions of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, conducted by Mercy Corps.
Phase I's overall objective is to enable pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in target trade corridors to have more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable livelihoods. The emphasis is on increasing production and productivity of poor agro-pastoralist and pastoralist households, with a particular focus on peri-urban and rural women engaged in the livestock sector and youth. The program also aims to enhance domestic markets and trade while leveraging opportunities for regional integration, competitiveness, and cross-border collaboration along the targeted trade corridors.
Programme / Department
Mercy Corps has a significant depth of experience throughout the Horn of Africa, including an operational presence in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Within the Horn of Africa, Mercy Corps strategic focus is on dryland communities and programming in these areas include governance, social cohesion, market systems development, climate change adaptation interventions, among others. Through our work across a diversity of program activities, Mercy Corps supports the establishment and cultivation of resilient livelihoods. Mercy Corps is starting-up the Regional Livestock Programme. Implemented largely in the ASAL areas of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, RLP works to ensure pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the target trade corridors have more climate resilient, inclusive and sustainable livelihoods.
Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 and acts on behalf of people who have become disenfranchised and poor. We stand with Ethiopia to find and access opportunities, and to be part of lasting and meaningful transformation in the country. Mercy Corps seeks to be influential with government and development actors towards a more resilient country where poverty is tackled through the eyes of those who understand it best. This translates into ensuring that the population is financially stable, healthy & nourished, educated & unformed, and that natural resources are accessible, shared and utilized sustainably.
Mercy Corps RLP requires experienced Rangeland Management Specialist. The successful candidate will have a relevant track record and experience in rangeland management approaches and livestock production exposure. The Specialist should have the drive to tackle new and complex challenges in the sector and to learn, adapt and deliver sustainable benefits for the target Corridors. S/He will oversee the technical approach and implementation quality of participatory rangeland Management approaches within the Togwajale and Galkayo livestock trade Corridors in Ethiopia side.
General Position Summary
The Rangeland Management Specialist, working under the supervision of Ethiopia Livestock Trade Corridor Coordinator and close working relationship with RLP deputy director, RLP Ethiopia Program Manager and in conjunction with other RLP teams in Somalia and Kenya. He/She will work with relevant stakeholders leading activities within the target trade corridors (Togwajale and Galkayo Corridor) namely in Fafan, Jarar and Doolo Zone of Somali region. The Technical specialist will work with program Advisors and Officers to develop and maintain partnerships with government departments, civil society, and private sector to strengthen the PRM and NRM system S/he will be the primary relationship holder with all rangeland management related activities in the field.. S/He will also coordinate with RLP team to organize training events, identify learnings and successes for documentation and sharing PRM best practices, support development or adaptation of tools and guidance documents, identify and support rangeland development and research activities, lead stakeholder and technical knowledge sharing events, and liaising with relevant stakeholder networks, and local partners/institutions.
Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND VISION
INTERVENTION MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE CORRIDOR
POLICY AND REPRESENTATION WORK
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) AND REPORTING
INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
GEDSI (GENDER, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION)
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES AND PARTNERS
Supervisory Responsibility
Accountability
Reports Directly To: RLP Ethiopia Program manager
Works Directly with: Ethiopia RLP Livestock Trade Corridor Coordinator, RLP Deputy Director, MEL/MRM team members, RLP Compliance & Finance team members, RLP and Regional TSU technical advisors.
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
The successful Rangeland management Specialist will have exceptional community engagement and partnership skills, as well as the ability to strengthen the capacity of the community and staff members and sector leaders. In addition to technical Rangeland and natural resource expertise, s/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams, capacity building of partner institutions and of individual staff, with strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
S/he will be conversant in a diversity of cross-cutting technical themes and diverse team members including market system development, Livestock production, range restoration and governance, climate change, social cohesion and female empowerment, among others. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written / verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Job Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
The successful Rangeland management Specialist will have exceptional community engagement and partnership skills, as well as the ability to strengthen the capacity of the community and staff members and sector leaders. In addition to technical Rangeland and natural resource expertise, s/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams, capacity building of partner institutions and of individual staff, with strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
S/he will be conversant in a diversity of cross-cutting technical themes and diverse team members including market system development, Livestock production, range restoration and governance, climate change, social cohesion and female empowerment, among others. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written / verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Ongoing Learning
This project will be adaptive based on learning and evidence emerging from programme interventions and research. Additionally, in support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the worlds most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to always adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
How to Apply
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applications must be submitted electronically including a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents.
Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: March 22, 2024, 4:00 PM
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