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Deadline: 16th October 2008
Job: a) Team Leader (Economist)
b) Land and Natural Resources Management Specialist
c) Environment Specialist

Country: Laos
Project
description:
Uplands Sustainable Development Core Coherent Programme & Institutional Strenf-gthening for a Programme Based Approach in Laos
Duration: a) Team Leader (Economist): 70 working days
b) Land and Natural Resources Management Specialist: 40 working days
c) Environment Specialist: 50 working days

Starting date: 20/10/08
Profile required
Qualification: a) Team Leader (Economist)

- Advanced degree in economics, agricultural economics, development studies, or related subject;
- At least 15 years of professional experience in working in Agriculture, Naturalm Resources and Rural Development, with at least some of this experience in the Asia region;
- Good experience of programme design, preferably in a multi-donor context Knowledge of Uplands development issues is highly desirable;
- At least three years' experience of developing and providing advice on PBAs in the sector of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development;
- Good understanding of South East Asia context, including the respective roles of government and the private sector in the rural economy;
- Good knowledge and experience of EC project cycle management procedures
- Experience in Laos would be an advantage, but is not essential;
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in speaking and writing English;
- Sensitivity to the cultural and political context of the country.

b) Land and Natural Resource Management Specialist

- Advanced degree in natural resources issues, development studies, or related subject;
- At least 10 years of professional experience in working in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development, with at least some of this experience in the Asia region;
- Good experience of programme design;
- Knowledge of Uplands land and natural resource management issues is highly desirable;
- Good understanding of South East Asia context, including the respective roles of government and the private sector in the rural economy;
- Experience in Laos is highly desirable;
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in speaking and writing English;
- Sensitivity to the cultural and political context of the country.

c) Environment Specialist

- Advanced degree in environment, natural resources management, or related subject;
- At least 5 years of professional experience in working in Natural Resources and Rural Development, with at least some of this experience in the Asia region;
- Experience of programme design;
- Knowledge of Uplands environment issues is highly desirable;
- Good understanding of South East Asia context, including the respective roles of government and the private sector in the rural economy;
- Experience in Laos is highly desirable;
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in speaking and writing English;
- Ability to speak Lao is desirable
- Sensitivity to the cultural and political context of the country.

Application to:
ECO Consult Sepp & Busacker Partnerschaft

Michel Midré
Hersfelder Str. 17, D-36280 Oberaula
Tel: ++49-6628-8373; Fax: ++49-6628-8016
e-mail: michel.midre@eco-consult.com

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