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Titre du poste: Spécialiste régional.e en environnement, changements climatiques et biodiversité
Nom de projet: Projet de Conservation du Bassin du Lac Tchad
Type d’emploi: Contrat à temps plein
Lieu du poste: N’Djamena, Tchad
Supérieur immédiat: Directeur Technique-Directeur Régional-Directeur Canadien
Rémunération: Selon les taux du marché
Durée d’emploi et calendrier provisoires: Un an renouvelable – maximum de 235 jours facturable/an
Citoyenneté: Être autorisé·e à travailler dans l’un des trois pays ci-haut
Exigences linguistiques: Une connaissance des langues locales de la zone du projet serait un atout
Une bonne maitrise du français; maitrise de l’anglas un atout
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: À déterminer – 2 semaines après l’affichage

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À propos du projet
Le projet de conservation des zones humides dans le bassin du lac Tchad vise à améliorer la résilience climatique des écosystèmes et des communautés marginalisées structurellement vulnérables aux changements climatiques, en particulier les femmes et les jeunes, grâce à des solutions climatiques fondées sur la nature dans six sites RAMSAR du bassin du lac Tchad (BLT) au Cameroun, au Tchad et au Niger. Cela sera réalisé grâce à une approche intégrée qui implique les résultats intermédiaires suivants :

la réhabilitation/restauration des écosystèmes des zones humides pour soutenir une meilleure conservation et une utilisation durable de la biodiversité (BD) dans les zones protégées enregistrées dans le cadre de la Convention RAMSAR sur les zones humides;
la réhabilitation/restauration des espaces agropastoraux tout en augmentant l’adoption et les bénéfices des moyens de subsistance agropastoraux résilients face au climat au sein et à proximité des sites RAMSAR cibles ;
le renforcement du leadership des femmes & jeunes dans la consolidation de la paix environnementale au sein et à proximité des sites RAMSAR cibles et dans le processus de stabilisation régionale existant.

Rôle de l’expert.e
Le/la spécialiste jouera un rôle dans l’équipe régionale, en travaillant de manière très étroite avec le Directeur canadien du projet, le Directeur technique du projet, le Directeur régional du projet, l’équipe régionale, ainsi que les équipes nationales du projet. Il/elle travaillera également en proche collaboration avec le Centre d’enseignement et de recherche en foresterie (CERFO), partenaire technique de projet spécialisé en utilisation durable des écosystèmes et de la biodiversité face aux changements climatiques, ainsi que la commission du bassin du ac Tchad. Ensemble, ils joueront un rôle d’appui technique et opérationnel vis-à-vis les éléments de planification, de mis en œuvre, et d’analyses environnementales et climatiques.

Dans ce contexte, la personne spécialiste en environnement, changements climatiques et biodiversité aura les tâches suivantes:

Participer à l’élaboration des processus participatifs d’identification, de planification et de mise en œuvre des activités de collecte de données environnementales portant sur les enjeux climatiques et de biodiversité pertinent aux 6 sites cibles par le projet.
Produire des rapports de projet, et stratégies et plans de gestion portant sur les éléments biophysiques, climatiques, et biodiversité des sites identifies.
Rechercher, compiler, et synthétiser les données environnementale, climatiques, et biodiversité disponibles (i.e. sources gouvernementales, publications, base de données) et pertinentes aux sites du projet.
Appuyer le développement de méthodologies de suivi de biodiversité et de conditions écosystémiques.
Assister la formation des autorités et des organisations locales et gouvernementales dans l’implémentation des stratégies de suivi de biodiversité et écosystémiques.
Assister dans la production de rapports de projet, d’évaluation de projet, d’évaluation terrain, et de suivis environnementaux.
Collabore aux différentes séances de travail avec les experts de la Commission du bassin du lac Tchad, d’Alinea au Canada et avec les membres des équipes nationales des trois pays impliqués dans le projet.

Qualifications requises

Diplôme universitaire supérieur (Maitrise) en sciences environnementales, sciences climatiques, biologie, écologie ou dans une discipline apparentée
Minimum de 3 ans d’expérience professionnelle démontrant clairement une aptitude avancée en application d’expérience académique
Connaissance des principes et des pratiques reliées à la conservation des zones humides et des paysages agro-pastoraux localisés dans des environnements arides tel le Sahel
Une expérience préalable dans au moins un des 3 pays du projet (Tchad, Niger, Cameroun) et/ou de la sous-région du bassin du Lac Tchad

English Version

Job title: Regional Specialist in environment, climate change and biodiversity
Project name: Lake Chad Basin Conservation Project
Job type: Full-time contract
Job location: N’Djamena, Chad
Immediate superior: Technical Manager-Regional Manager-Canadian Manager
Compensation: Based on market rates
Duration of employment: One year renewable – maximum of 235 billable days/year
Citizenship: Be authorized to work in one of the above three countries
Language requirements: Knowledge of local languages in the project area would be an asset
Good command of French; fluency in English an asset
Application deadline: To be determined – 2 weeks after posting

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At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.
NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted, and applications submitted late or not selected will not be considered.

Alinea is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all applicants will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.

About the project
The Lake Chad Basin Wetland Conservation Project aims to improve the climate resilience of ecosystems and marginalized communities structurally vulnerable to climate change, particularly women and youth, through nature-based climate solutions in six RAMSAR sites in the Lake Chad Basin (BLT) in Cameroon, Chad and Niger. This will be achieved through an integrated approach involving the following intermediate outcomes:

rehabilitation/restoration of wetland ecosystems to support better conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (BD) in protected areas registered under the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands
rehabilitation/restoration of agropastoral areas while increasing the adoption and benefits of climate-resilient agropastoral livelihoods within and adjacent to target RAMSAR sites
strengthening the leadership of women & youth in environmental peace-building in and around target RAMSAR sites, and in the existing regional stabilization process.

The role
The specialist will play a role in the regional team, working very closely with the Canadian Project Director, the Technical Project Director, the Regional Project Director, the regional team, as well as the national project teams. They will also work in close collaboration with the Centre d’Enseignement et de Recherche en Foresterie (CERFO), the project’s technical partner specializing in the sustainable use of ecosystems and biodiversity in the face of climate change, and the Ac Chad Basin Commission. Together, they will provide technical and operational support for planning, implementation and environmental and climate analysis.

In this context, the environment, climate change and biodiversity specialist will have the following tasks:

Participate in the development of participatory processes for the identification, planning and implementation of environmental data collection activities on climate and biodiversity issues relevant to the 6 project target sites.
Produce project reports, strategies and management plans covering the biophysical, climatic and biodiversity elements of the identified sites
Research, compile, and synthesize available environmental, climate, and biodiversity data (i.e. government sources, publications, databases) relevant to the project sites.
Support the development of methodologies for monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem conditions
Assist in the training of local and governmental authorities and organizations in the implementation of biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring strategies
Assist in the production of project reports, project evaluations, field assessments and environmental monitoring.
Collaborates in various working sessions with experts from the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Alinea in Canada and members of the national teams of the three countries involved in the project.

Qualifications required

Master’s degree in environmental science, climate science, biology, ecology or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience clearly demonstrating an advanced aptitude in the application of academic experience
Knowledge of principles and practices related to the conservation of wetlands and agro-pastoral landscapes located in arid environments such as the Sahel
Previous experience in at least one of the 3 project countries (Chad, Niger, Cameroon) and/or the Lake Chad Basin sub-region

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1.1 Purpose

The following Whistleblower Policy has been established to provide guidance to Alinea International employees and sub-contractors on how to deal with known or suspected improper conduct within the organization. The objectives of this Policy are to:

Create awareness of the Policy and available whistleblower protections
Act as a reference guide to potential whistleblowers wishing to make a disclosure
Define the structure of the whistleblower system, including reporting and investigation procedures, whistleblower protections, and confidentiality, among others
Improve the communication and transparency in the processes associated with whistleblowing and assure protection against derogatory consequences, namely reprisals and detrimental action
Complement the current communication channels between employees, sub-contractors and immediate managers, and hierarchical channels flowing to the President and Senior Management team
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Alinea requires all employees and sub-contractors to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and sub-contractors of Alinea are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of Canada and the countries where we operate. Any allegations of known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect those who come forward with allegations. Alinea’s Whistleblower Policy covers both internal and external whistleblowing, and establishes the controls and procedures for dealing with allegations of malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is intended to encourage employees and sub-contractors to report known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources and to enable Alinea’s Senior Management team to address and correct inappropriate action. It is the responsibility of all Board of Directors’ members, the Senior Management team, employees and sub-contractors to report concerns about known or suspected malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is applicable to all employees and sub-contractors of Alinea International.

1.3 Reporting Procedures

Alinea recognizes the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. Our internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and prevent malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. As detailed in Alinea’s Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals, employees and sub-contractors are encouraged to share complaints and/or concerns regarding ethical or legal violations with their immediate managers. If the employee or sub-contractor is not comfortable speaking with their immediate manager or is not satisfied with the response, they are encouraged to speak with the Gatineau or Calgary Office Managers, the Vice Presidents or, as required, the Chief Financial Officer. All members of the Senior Management team are required to report complaints and/or concerns about suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to Alinea’s Ethics Committee who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints and/or concerns. In the event that the complaint and/or concern is about the President, it should be raised by the employee or sub-contractor to their immediate manager or the Ethics Committee who will determine how the investigation will proceed. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective measures will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Alinea’s Ethics Committee is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the suspected violation and notifying the whistleblower of the outcome of the investigation. Anyone filing a written complaint concerning suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Personal grievances or complaints related to employment are not covered under Alinea’s Whistleblowing Policy. For cases such as this, employees and sub-contractors are advised to first refer to Alineas Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals when considering a disclosure under the Whistleblowing Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

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1.5 Review

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Spécialiste régional.e en environnement, changements climatiques et biodiversité – Regional Specialist in environment, climate change and biodiversity