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Environmental and MEAL Specialist

Abomey-Calavi

  • Organization: CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research
  • Location: Abomey-Calavi
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Closing Date: Closed


Reference number: 202454
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Environmental and MEAL Specialist


Overview

This position will provide technical and scientific support to Benin Country office.

Duties and responsibilities

  1. Responsible for monitoring evaluation and learning system of projects in country office including baseline, mid-terms and endline assessment, project log frame review, monitoring tools development, field data collection analysis, reporting, data filing and archiving, assessing progress toward the integration of Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) into communal development plans (CDP), and pre-feasibility study on ecosystem-based adaption (EbA) options implementation readiness project sites.
  2. Support setting up digital platform on climate data, climate information, green climate investments and portfolio database and related project data in Benin.
  3. Developed manual and guide on data collection and monitoring and strategies to better integrate NDC chapter in the CDP at local level.
  4. Contribute to identification, prioritization, and assessment of low-carbon emission technology building on country Technologies Needs Assessment and Technologies Action Plan (TNA/TAP) to boost private sector investment.
  5. Elaborate training modules and support organization and training sessions and workshops and reporting on i) Economic Interest Groups (GIE) promotion of NTFP for sustainable exploitation of forest and tree crops, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and climate resilient agricultural techniques, ii) the use and implementation of the CDP that integrate NDC chapters.
  6. Produce monthly activities planning and reporting and contribute to donor quarterly narrative reporting.
  7. Support resource mobilization efforts with country team with participation in EoI, CN and proposal development.
  8. Contribute to scientific publications, technical notes, and climate change and EbA policy and information briefs for sector ministries and private and public sector stakeholders.
  9. Performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the CIFOR-ICRAF Benin Office.


Requirements

  • Minimum three (3) years’ experiences on Forest and rangeland management; Management of forest inventory work; Experience in GFC projects implementation; Mastering of forest management plans with proven knowledge on Geographic Information system (GIS) and mapping.
  • Experiences on Ecosystem-based adaptation and climate smart agricultures and agroecological practices would be an advantage.
  • Experience in an NGO or international organization environment.
  • Understanding Central and Northern Benin’s national languages and use of the same to animate for community interactions and animations.



Education, knowledge and experience

•Minimum three (3) years’ experiences on Forest and rangeland management; Management of forest inventory work; Experience in GFC projects implementation; Mastering of forest management plans with proven knowledge on Geographic Information system (GIS) and mapping.
•Experiences on Ecosystem-based adaptation and climate smart agricultures and agroecological practices would be an advantage.
•Experience in an NGO or international organization environment.
•Understanding Central and Northern Benin’s national languages and use of the same to animate for community interactions and animations.

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Abomey-Calavi, Benin CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process

The application deadline is 01 Nov 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

This vacancy is now closed.