Carbon Finance Coordinator – Nature Based Solution (NBS) for regenerated Forest and Community Resilience Project

Finance & Economy

Overview

Coordinate climate change and environmental projects

You have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, forestry, agriculture, or related development studies.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, particularly in the areas of climate change, environment, and carbon finance.
• Strong knowledge of climate change, environmental management, and carbon finance mechanisms.
• Significant bi-lateral donor grant experience with program implementation, funding acquisition, and reporting.
• Must be a creative individual with strong sense of priorities and organizational skills.
• Excellent ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training and capacity building in NRM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Federal language/s.
• Proficient computer literacy using Microsoft Office.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Activity

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of climate change and environmental projects, especially those involving carbon financing mechanisms.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress, impact, and sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, partners, and government agencies related to climate change and environmental projects.
• Possess a strong understanding of climate change issues, environmental management, and carbon finance mechanisms, including Voluntary Carbon offset and other carbon markets.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, findings, and lessons learned, ensuring adherence to World Vision's reporting standards.
• Support the development and implementation of capacity-building initiatives to ensure local communities have the knowledge and skills to manage and sustain their environmental projects.
• Work collaboratively with other departments within World Vision Ethiopia and external partners to ensure effective project implementation and knowledge sharing.
• Support the organization's advocacy efforts on climate change and environmental issues, and effectively communicate project results to a wide range of audiences.
• Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from project implementation, contributing to the organization's knowledge base.
• Support FMNR Movement Catalyst Project Manager for FMNR Scale up of FMNR across the regions through coordination with Regional Liaison Coordinators
• Any additional tasks provided by immediate manager

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, forestry, agriculture, or related development studies.
• Strong knowledge of climate change, environmental management, and carbon finance mechanisms.
• Significant bi-lateral donor grant experience with program implementation, funding acquisition, and reporting
• Must be a creative individual with strong sense of priorities and organizational skills and an ability to work with diverse teams across considerable distances

Work Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, particularly in the areas of climate change, environment, and carbon finance

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience in grant writing and proposal development.
• Must be able to negotiate ideas within and outside the World Vision partnership, particularly with donor communities and government.

Additional Requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values.

• Experience in roles in NRM, landscape restoration and/or forestry
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and networking
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training and capacity building in NRM (experience in FMNR is considered an advantage)
• Must be a creative individual with strong sense of priorities and organizational skills and an ability to work with diverse teams across considerable distances
• Must be able to negotiate ideas within and outside the World Vision partnership, particularly with donor communities and government.
• Optimum level of interpersonal skills to keep up internal and external harmonious working relation
• Quick learner with ability to think strategically and creatively
• Excellent ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Federal language/s
• Proficient computer literacy using of Microsoft Office Microsoft Word, Excel & MS Power Point

Location : Addis Ababa_Head office _frequent travel to project sites

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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