Position Title: Technical Specialist, Natural Resource Governance
Requisition Number: 14-0066
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
SUMMARY:
This position is contingent upon funding.
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Technical Specialist, Natural Resource Governance for an anticipated USAID program in Malawi to increase social, ecological, and economic resilience to climate change and improve biodiversity conservation within freshwater ecosystems through sustainable fisheries co-management. The Technical Specialist will serve as a key advisor to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for managing and directing governance activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Provide expertise in natural resource governance, including identifying strengths and gaps and developing and implementing program strategies to strengthen institutional capacities.
• Provide direct technical assistance to government, partners and community structures in areas including legal frameworks, policy analysis, advocacy, participatory governance, transparency and accountability.
• Conduct needs assessments and organizational analyses for governance and community structures.
• Supervise/oversee relevant program staff and partners.
• Contribute to preparation of annual work plans and other aspects of the program strategy.
• Assist in managing effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting and learning.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation, environmental or climate change-related studies, agriculture, and governance, local development, public administration.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country experience in development and implementation of innovative strategies within their subject areas and experience and expertise to effectively provide technical assistance and oversee the design and implementation of national and community‐level activities.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated excellence in a management position, preferably including direct supervision of professional and support staff, quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract/grant management.
• Ability to organize and conduct trainings and technical workshops related to the subject matter.
• Experience and skills necessary for facilitating collaborative approaches to management of shared natural resources such as trans-boundary watercourses and bodies.
• Proven track record of working on design of capacity development programs in local governance.
• Proven track record of contributing to knowledge management and policy development.
• Excellent track record as a local government trainer.
• A thorough understanding of issues relating to climate change adaptation and fisheries management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
