Senior REDD+/Sustainable Landscapes Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation Programs , East Africa

Senior REDD+/Sustainable Landscapes Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation Programs in East Africa

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Senior REDD+/Sustainable Landscapes Advisor with the Forestry & Natural Resource Management (FNRM) Unit. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. There may be multiple activities funded by multiple donors within this position description.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Senior REDD+ Advisors” by April 1, 2013.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Senior REDD+/Sustainable Landscapes Advisor

LOCATION: TBD, East Africa

UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management

REPORTS TO: COP, FNRM Unit

PROGRAM SUMMARY: Winrock is seeking Senior REDD+/Sustainable Landscape Advisor candidates for upcoming USAID-funded programs related to Climate Change Mitigation Programs in East Africa. The anticipated programs will be designed to strengthen the capacity of target countries in East Africa to achieve meaningful and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture forestry and other land-use sector (AFOLU), and allow these countries to benefit from emerging international frameworks such as REDD+. Programs are expected to work at the regional, government and community levels, and will involve broad-based policy dialogue and capacity building, as well as targeted community-level interventions. Linkages may also be made to address the impacts of climate change on livelihoods, water flows, natural resources, biodiversity and food security, and to increase the resilience of communities vulnerable to changing ecosystems, agricultural production, and natural resource-based livelihoods.

Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide technical and scientific support and leadership as a subject matter resource for the implementation of innovative field-based pilot projects that demonstrate opportunities for sustainable land management and/or showcase approaches and methodologies for achieving REDD+ objectives, including sustainable finance mechanisms, improved forest management, and other related topics.  Manage the technical activities related to design of REDD+ and land-based emission reduction strategies, feasibility analyses of different interventions, implementation of key activities by partners, monitoring and evaluation of implementation, preparation and delivery of reports and other materials.  Develop and deploy scientific tools and methods for improved ecosystem management and carbon sequestration, forest carbon inventory and reference baselines.  Prepare work plans and contribute to execution of work plans by field teams including field visits to ensure progress and amend strategy as needed.  Provide input into all work-plans, progress reports and performance management plans as an integral part of the program.  Build partnerships with key donors, government agencies and non-government organizations to help implement projects in-country.  Maintain networks and manage relationships with partners, policy makers and other stakeholders.  Prepare reports, memos, presentations, and lessons learned, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education: Advanced degree in natural resource management, forestry, conservation, natural science, resource economics, agriculture, or other relevant international development field.

Work Experience:
 Minimum 8 years experience in forestry, forest carbon, REDD+, and/or natural resource management projects.  Technical knowledge of forest carbon, REDD+, land-based emission reduction strategies and planning, and/or improved forest management is strongly preferred.  Must have previous experience working on development programs within the context, forestry and natural resource management, global climate change mitigation in the AFOLU sector, and/or have been a part of efforts to develop climate change adaptation strategies.  Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterparts at the national and/or local level.  Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large team in environmental/ community development context.  Experience working in East Africa’s forest sector and climate change policies, laws, development and management issues is preferred.  Technical and managerial experience in East Africa is required.
Skills:  Technical understanding of climate change in the AFOLU sector and international carbon markets.  Energetic and dynamic approach to building partnerships and promoting innovative program initiatives.  Strong leadership qualities and excellent skills in networking with stakeholders and in positioning a demonstration project to catalyze change in national policies and legal frameworks.  Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required.  Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.

Other: Fluency in English is required. Expertise in local language is preferred.

How to apply:

Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Senior REDD+ Advisors” by April 1, 2013.