RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
i) Guiding the strategic direction and development of the thematic area, including development and marketing of project proposals with donors;
ii) Ensuring that programmatic activities within the thematic area are effectively and efficiently implemented;
iii) Promoting learning, knowledge generation and innovation within both the thematic area and in relation to the ESARO Intersession Programme and Strategy; and
iv) Ensuring that progress and performance of the thematic programme is regularly monitored and evaluated.
ii) Ensuring that programmatic activities within the thematic area are effectively and efficiently implemented;
iii) Promoting learning, knowledge generation and innovation within both the thematic area and in relation to the ESARO Intersession Programme and Strategy; and
iv) Ensuring that progress and performance of the thematic programme is regularly monitored and evaluated.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
At least 10+ years of proven experience with:
- An advanced degree in natural science related to Forests and Woodlands or related fields;
- Demonstrated experience in working with Forests & Climate Change issues in the region;
- Demonstrated experience in working with international/regional organizations
- Proven high level of knowledge about policy and political issues in the region related to forests and climate change with demonstrated experience in engaging with regional Forest and Climate Change Forums and other policy processes ;
- Familiarity with established and emerging relevant conservation and natural resource management approaches, methodologies and processes - including Landscape/Ecosystem based approaches ;
- An in-depth understanding of the ESARO region, particularly in relation to Forests & Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Demonstrated fundraising, budgeting and programme planning abilities and past performance, including experience of development and successful marketing of project proposals with donors, and subsequent delivery and reporting;
- Experience with result based portfolio and project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and principles and facilitation skills;
- Strong interpersonal, management and supervisory skills and experience, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in managing organizations and/or teams;
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating the establishment of networks and multi-stakeholder participatory processes;
- Excellent verbal and communication skills in English is essential, with ability to communicate in Arabic, French and/or Portuguese as an added advantage;
- Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint) use of internet and online communication tools; and
- Be willing to undertake frequent travel (approx 40% of their time) and interact with different stakeholders from diverse cultures.
Contact/How to apply:
Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of
motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of
whom should be a recent employer by e-mail : IUCN
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Email: earohr@iucn.org IUCN is
an Equal Opportunity employer
IUCN Technical Coordinator Forests and Climate Change
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