Project Coordinator – Biodiversity and Landscape

The Project Coordinator leads field-level implementation of biodiversity and landscape conservation projects in Ethiopia, ensuring alignment with ecological priorities and technical standards. The role involves scientific research, capacity building, policy alignment, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field-level implementation ensuring alignment with ecological priorities and technical standards.
• Apply expertise in biodiversity conservation, protected area management, species monitoring, and habitat restoration.
• Define technical specifications for conservation equipment, tools, and services to support procurement and implementation.
• Review and validate deliverables from consultants and service providers.
• Develop and implement scientifically robust methods for data collection, ecological assessments, and monitoring.
• Generate technical outputs such as baseline studies, field protocols, GIS maps, and biodiversity reports to inform decision-making.
• Provide technical inputs to evaluate progress toward biodiversity indicators and ensure accuracy in ecological reporting.
• Identify ecological risks or implementation challenges and propose adaptive, evidence-based solutions.
• Design and deliver technical training and capacity-building activities for implementing partners and field personnel.
• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and promote knowledge-sharing on innovative conservation practices.
• Ensure all technical interventions align with national environmental strategies and GEF, GWP, and UNDP technical requirements.
• Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into technical design and field execution of conservation actions.
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Candidates holding a PHD will have a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree), of relevant experience in biodiversity and landscape management, of which 3 years in a project coordinating role is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills/experience.
• Excellent project planning, coordination, and organizational abilities and experience.
• Experience in financial and budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications necessary for project management and protected area/biodiversity conservation.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated background and knowledge in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem and landscape management.
• Demonstrated experience in working with local communities, government agencies, and conservation organizations.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects, including compliance with reporting and financial requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing sustainable livelihood initiatives, and the ability to engage local communities with diverse cultures.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing capacity-building programs for diverse audiences.
• Proven familiarity with M&E tools and frameworks for conservation projects.
• Excellent skills/experience with the ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills/experience, including report writing and public speaking.
• Proven Ability to work in remote field locations and travel extensively.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and one of the national language

Skills

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Landscape Management
• Project Coordination
• Project Planning
• Finance Management
• Budget Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Protected Areas Management
• Ecosystems Management
• Community Engagement
• Donor-funded Project Management
• Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives
• Capacity Building
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Report Writing
• Public Speaking
• Field Work
• Ecological Research

Languages

English