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Regional Coordinator-Forest
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BACKGROUND
The Regional Coordinator – Forest & Congo Basin Ecoregion will be responsible of the management of a large portfolio of multi million and multiple-donors large initiatives to deliver high level programmatic results such as to drive and inspire regional forest conservation and Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) agenda and demonstrate the contribution of IUCN to regional and global environmental and sustainable development ambitions. S/he is expected to provide vision, inspiration and leadership on forest sustainable management globally including the Congo Basin landscape conservation. S/he will serve as both a senior member that delivers the technical program of IUCN in Central and West Africa and the IUCN global forest team that helps set strategic direction and define priorities for IUCN’s broader engagement on forests conservation. The incumbent will develop, resource, and manage IUCN’s Forest programme as well as the Congo Basin Ecoregion programme activities in the region in close collaboration with other relevant IUCN programmes, Members, Commissions and partners. S/he will be responsible of the overall management of Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme and ensure its coherence and consistency with the IUCN’s “One Programme” approach, build on and align with IUCN’s Forest conservation framework, and add value to regionally and nationally defined priorities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead role in the development and implementation of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme
• Take a lead role in the development of the Regional Forest Conservation and Congo Basin Programme through providing vision and guidance in developing a well-defined strategic focus in the short, medium and long term, ensuring:
- effective and institutionally aligned programming and project implementation.
- systematic monitoring and evaluation of on-going programmatic activities, and.
- coherent and consistent communication of lessons learnt to key decision-makers within the region.
• Ensure an agile Programme Planning and Monitoring.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support on forest conservation and restoration along with forest-based livelihoods to Project Offices and/or Country Offices and act as the focal point for the forest conservation and FLR related activities particularly with Members, Commissions, partners and other IUCN component programmes as required;
• Coordinate the development, analysis and dissemination of forest conservation policy relevant to the Region and other networks in the most effective way;
• As a leading member of IUCN’s “Global Forest Team”, represent and articulate regional perspectives in the identification of global priorities and ensure full regional participation in the development of new, jointly programmed, global forest initiatives;
• Capitalize and disseminate lessons learnt from programmes and projects as well as those learnt from partners and colleagues, programme management and oversight.
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Lead role in technical and financial management of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme
• Ensure the sound technical and financial management of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme.
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual budgets and work plans and provide a timely progress report of the programme financial and technical activities in accordance with IUCN’s practices;
• Ensure the overall quality assurance of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion portfolio.
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with IUCN and donor policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide, where needed in the region, guidance and support to the development and implementation of other IUCN cross cutting initiatives.
Partnership and Programme Development
• Develop and maintain appropriate collaboration and partnerships with relevant organizations on forest conservation and FLR issues of mutual interest and ensure meaningful engagement of local IUCN members in the implementation of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion portfolio.
• Lead fundraising for the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme through development of proposals, maintaining good relationships with donor and funding agencies so as to ensure the financial viability of the programme.
• Work closely with IUCN Commissions, Country Offices, Project Offices and other thematic programmes to develop and maintain an appropriate project portfolio and funding for implementation of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme.
• Participate in joint planning, assessment and communication activities of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme and facilitate the development of joint programmes with members and partners.
• Contribute to the establishment of a framework for collaboration with Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion stakeholders and contribute to positioning IUCN in the Congo Basin Ecoregion through initiatives and program development.
Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme representation and visibility
• Ensure that IUCN is adequately represented in relevant regional and international fora and negotiations on programme of work related to forest and FLR issues and Congo Basin landscape conservation as well.
• Facilitate discussions and dialogue on relevant forest conservation emerging issues to position IUCN in the region as a reference in forest conservation and FLR.
Team and staff management and supervision
• Supervise staff and lead capacity development on issues related to forest conservation in component programmes.
• Work with colleagues in and beyond the Region and forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion issues to ensure that the groups functions as an integrated team, that there is coherence and consistency in the policy statements, and a high quality of technical and policy advice is given to field programmes and projects.
Other responsibilities
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
• Take a lead role in the development of the Regional Forest Conservation and Congo Basin Programme through providing vision and guidance in developing a well-defined strategic focus in the short, medium and long term, ensuring:
- effective and institutionally aligned programming and project implementation.
- systematic monitoring and evaluation of on-going programmatic activities, and.
- coherent and consistent communication of lessons learnt to key decision-makers within the region.
• Ensure an agile Programme Planning and Monitoring.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support on forest conservation and restoration along with forest-based livelihoods to Project Offices and/or Country Offices and act as the focal point for the forest conservation and FLR related activities particularly with Members, Commissions, partners and other IUCN component programmes as required;
• Coordinate the development, analysis and dissemination of forest conservation policy relevant to the Region and other networks in the most effective way;
• As a leading member of IUCN’s “Global Forest Team”, represent and articulate regional perspectives in the identification of global priorities and ensure full regional participation in the development of new, jointly programmed, global forest initiatives;
• Capitalize and disseminate lessons learnt from programmes and projects as well as those learnt from partners and colleagues, programme management and oversight.
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Lead role in technical and financial management of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme
• Ensure the sound technical and financial management of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme.
• Oversee the development and implementation of annual budgets and work plans and provide a timely progress report of the programme financial and technical activities in accordance with IUCN’s practices;
• Ensure the overall quality assurance of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion portfolio.
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with IUCN and donor policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide, where needed in the region, guidance and support to the development and implementation of other IUCN cross cutting initiatives.
Partnership and Programme Development
• Develop and maintain appropriate collaboration and partnerships with relevant organizations on forest conservation and FLR issues of mutual interest and ensure meaningful engagement of local IUCN members in the implementation of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion portfolio.
• Lead fundraising for the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme through development of proposals, maintaining good relationships with donor and funding agencies so as to ensure the financial viability of the programme.
• Work closely with IUCN Commissions, Country Offices, Project Offices and other thematic programmes to develop and maintain an appropriate project portfolio and funding for implementation of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme.
• Participate in joint planning, assessment and communication activities of the Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme and facilitate the development of joint programmes with members and partners.
• Contribute to the establishment of a framework for collaboration with Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion stakeholders and contribute to positioning IUCN in the Congo Basin Ecoregion through initiatives and program development.
Forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion Programme representation and visibility
• Ensure that IUCN is adequately represented in relevant regional and international fora and negotiations on programme of work related to forest and FLR issues and Congo Basin landscape conservation as well.
• Facilitate discussions and dialogue on relevant forest conservation emerging issues to position IUCN in the region as a reference in forest conservation and FLR.
Team and staff management and supervision
• Supervise staff and lead capacity development on issues related to forest conservation in component programmes.
• Work with colleagues in and beyond the Region and forest and Congo Basin Ecoregion issues to ensure that the groups functions as an integrated team, that there is coherence and consistency in the policy statements, and a high quality of technical and policy advice is given to field programmes and projects.
Other responsibilities
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
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• Education Advanced university degree (master’s degree minimum) in environmental sciences and nature conservation and management, forest sciences and conservation, environmental and natural resources policy, and project and programme management. • Work experience The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following experience and skills: At least 8 years of relevant work experience, among which a minimum of 5 years international experience in technical and managerial leadership in the fields of nature and forest conservation and natural resources management, FLR, sustainable development. • Exposure to and knowledge of major forest conservation and restoration issues, both policy and field related. • Relevant working experience on issues related to forest conservation in Africa, and nature conservation broadly. • Strong experience with project and programme development and management. • Proven track record in coordinating multidisciplinary projects and teamwork. • Ability to work effectively within a large, decentralized workforce of professionals of different nationalities and to mobilize it towards common goals. • Experience with important bilateral and multilateral donors. • Demonstrated fundraising, budgeting and programme planning ability. • Demonstrated skills in network development and network administration and ability to achieve results through networking in cross-cultural situations. • Lead and inspire multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken). • Advanced computer processing skills. |
APPLICATIONS
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