Job
Description
Position
Title:Project Officer
INBAR
Department:Global Programme
Reports to:Project
manager of Citi Foundation funded China Bamboo Enterprise Development project
Location:Zhejiang A
& F University, Lin’an, Zhejiang province
Term of
Employment: 1 year, renewal based on performance and fund availability.
The
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an inter-governmental
development organization committed to reducing poverty and protecting the
environment through the use of bamboo and rattan. With headquarters in Beijing,
China and offices in India, Ethiopia, Ghana and Ecuador, INBAR works with 40
member countries worldwide and has links with partners in over 50
international, regional, and national organizations.
INBAR is
currently seeking a capable Project Officer with qualification and experience in
implementing community-based livelihood, rural development or environment
development projects, to contribute to the implementation of the “China
Bamboo Enterprise Development Project”. This is a 1-year project
managed by INBAR and supported by the Citi Foundation. The project will be
implemented in Zhejiang and Sichuan province, and will be managed from the
INBAR HQ Office in Beijing.
The
successful candidate will:
In
consultation with the project manager, be responsible for the successful implementation of the project, including
conducting project activities, setting and
delivering a yearly work plan and set of performance targets, as well as the
day-to-day monitoring of project consultants；
Work
closely with the INBAR Communications, Membership Affairs and Programme teams
to synthesize and share results and knowledge developed over the project.
Provide
oversight to field staff for the establishment of model demonstration common production
and training groups for value-added bamboo product manufacture.
Conduct
or coordinate action research to develop and adopt proven appropriate planting
protocols, tools/techniques for enterprise development
Author/coordinate
frequent project updates to be used for public awareness of the project,
publication of project results in peer reviewed scientific publications,
presentations, & reports
Undertake other
related tasks as required by the project manager
Experience
A Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in
implementing rural
community development, SME development, livelihood
and environment development projects.
Strong
knowledge of community development and partnership approaches
Experience of working in Zhejiang and, or, Sichuan province would be an
advantage
Education:
A Graduate Degree
in Environmental Science, Sustainable Resource Management or another related
field.
Language:
Excellent Written
& Spoken Chinese and working-level English proficiency are required.
Travel:
The successful
candidate should be willing to undertake extensive travel in Zhejiang and
Sichuan province of China
To Apply:
Applications
will be accepted until 15 June, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is
identified. All applications will be acknowledged, however, only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Send a cover letter that demonstrates your
relevant experience as describe in the above job description with your CV by
email to:hr@inbar.int. Please use “Apply for Project Officer
Citi project — NAME” as the subject of the e-mail.
Visit our web site atwww.inbar.intfor more information on INBAR.
