Action Aid,Project Forestry and Environment Management Officer Jobs in Malawi

Action Aid Malawi is a locally
registered nongovernmental organization under the Company’s Act limited by
Guarantee and is an affiliate of ActionAid International, a federation of
national organizations working in over 45 countries in Africa, Asia. Americas,
and Europe regions. ActionAid has been working in Malawi since 1991 and works
in Partnership with communities, community-based organizations, civil society,
social movements, and governments, across the w

orld to fight and eradicate
poverty. injustice, and exclusion We work with and support poor and excluded
people in the struggle to demand and claim their rights. Action,d’s work is
focused on women’s rights, the right to education, food security, lust and
democratic governance, human security and HIV & AIDS

ActionAid Malawi with funding from
World Food Programme is implementing the Cash for Assets Project with Nsanje
District Council. ActionAid has a well established Local Rights Programme (LRP)
in Nsanje and works to strengthen community livelihoods and human rights in
Nsanje. This project arms to build the community resilience of 1,500
beneficiaries by January 2018. It specifically aims to stabilize human and
social capital over and beyond the assistance period of the targeted
households/individuals We are seeking individuals who have the ability to
motivate and empower others and are passionate about building the resilience of
communities.

Job Title: Project Forestry and Environment
Management Officer

Name of Project: Cash/Food for Assets

Funded by: World Food Programme

Reports to: Project Coordinator

No. of Positions: 1

Location: Nsanje

Duration: 5 Months

Role Overview

The Forest Officer at the District
Level will be responsible for planning and execution of the Pilot preparatory
activities at District level.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management

·
Identify
project site specific forest problems and challenges and prepare action plan
for identified problems and challenges

·
Prepare
forest management plans for consultation and participation of local communities
in collaboration with District Councils.

·
Prepare
ToRs and submits activity plan and financial requests to the CP

·
Management
for capacity building in terms of workshops, trainings and exposure visits,

·
Ensure
that the forest development and conservation activities considered during the
CBPP preparatory phase considers the promotion of multiple benefits such as
economic development, watershed protection, increased agricultural production
through agro-forestry practices and cultural values

·
Plan,
execute and support the implementation of capacity building (training and
awareness creation) activities on forest development, conservation and
sustainable forest utilization for community members.

·
Assess
the role of conservation, carbon stock enhancement and sustainable forest
management to increase carbon sequestration while promoting bio-diverse native
forest, and supporting local income and employment generation,

·
Actively
take part in the screening, identification and selection of pilot sites Assist
district council in identifying environmentally risk areas and recommend
mitigation measures: such as flood with dyke as mitigating measures;

·
Assist in
promoting appropriate technologies that help to conserve the environment and
reduce dependency on forest resources (like using energy saving stoves, use of
solar energy)

·
Prepare
work plans and activity descriptions for pilot sites for implementation of
readiness activities in the pilot sites

·
Prepare
plans for community livelihood diversification options and facilitates the
acquisition and distribution of inputs for the same

·
Perform
any additional duties and tasks as will be needed from time to time

External Engagement and Representation

·
Represent
the project in engagement with the key community, district, national, regional
and district stakeholders including governance institutions and civil society
networks to ensure support for the project on forestry, natural resource and
environmental aspects

Financial Management and Reporting

·
Ensure
that the protect work plan and expenditure conform to the project budget and
remains within agreed limits.

·
Follow up
and review financial reports from all project stakeholders to ensure compliance
with the reporting schedule and WFP requirements

·
Ensure
that all financial documents are properly stored and archived for referencing
and verification during internal and external audits.

Managing People

·
Works
with the District Coordinator and the Field monitors in setting performance
objectives in relation to nutrition, individual work planning and performance
management, personal development, coaching and mentoring

Education and Experience

·
A minimum
of Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of Forestry, Natural Resource Management and
Land Resource Management

·
Good
communication skills, including fluency in English

Key Competencies

·
At least
5 years of experience for BSc and at least 4 years of experience for BSc in the
field of forest development, forest conservation, forest utilization or
Participatory Forest Management.

·
Experience
in forestry protect implementation is an important asset

·
Knowledge
of national and regional forest policies is an asset

·
Solid
protect management skills and experience of managing complex protects with a
wide geographical woos requiring virtual collaboration

·
Strong
networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse
stakeholders ins multi-cultural environment.

·
Excellent
problem-solving skills, resourcefulness to understand and synthesize diverging
points of view and resolve conflicts without escalation

·
Team
coordination skills, ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities
with colleagues to get results without formal line management authority.

·
Energetic,
enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and
diverse work environment.

·
Strategic
Perspective – Understands the viewpoint of higher management and effectively
analyzes complex problems,

·
Communication
– Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about
decisions and plans.

·
Credibility
– Acts in accordance with ActionAid’s values, follows through on promises; uses
ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions.

·
Change
Management – Uses effective strategies to facilitate organization change
initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving others, listening
and building commitment.

·
Leading
with Purpose – Has personal direction and is not easily sidetracked by details
or workload.

·
Decisiveness
– Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management situations.

·
Building
Collaborative Relationships — Builds productive working relationships with
co-workers and external parties, whilst valuing people of different
backgrounds, cultures, and demographics

·
Taking
Initiative – Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities

To apply for these positions submit
your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter stating the position you are
applying for to:

Email: wfp.actionaid@actionaid.org

Deadline for receiving applications is
8th August, 2017.

All applicants will be assessed
strictly on their individual merits and qualified women are especially
encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to funding availability.