Zambia Forest Management Chief of Party

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chief of Party

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is seeking applicants for the position of Chief of Party for an anticipated US Agency for International Development (USAID) Community-based Forest-management program in Zambia. This is a multi-year project to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia address the drivers of deforestation and degradation and strengthen forest management in the Eastern Province of Zambia. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached 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:

Winrock offers employees excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Chief of Party” by May 15, 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: Chief of Party

LOCATION: Zambia

UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management

REPORTS TO: Director, FNRM Unit

PROGRAM SUMMARY: Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Zambia. The Community-based Forest-management program (CFP) will be a key component of USAID/Zambia’s Global Climate Change (GCC) program under the Presidential GCC Initiative. The CFP will strengthen the Government of Zambia’s Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) strategy, by using a range of approaches to more effectively and sustainably manage forested areas through integrated forest planning and active community engagement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Principal liaison with the Government of Zambia officials at national and local levels, and with USAID and other donors. • Provide overall managerial and technical leadership to achieve an integrated vision among different components and actors, to achieve the main results of the project.
• Overall responsibility for financial and administrative aspects of the project. • Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff. • Administer the project's financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations. • Manage subcontracts with local service providers, ensure all deliverables are met. • Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results and make recommendations for improvement in program implementation. • Analyze project impact and challenges to adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results. • Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project. • Coordinate the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports, and monitor the implementation of these plans. • Coordinate the preparation and submission of quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID. • Establish contacts with partners and clients to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities and represent the Winrock Team at key meetings. • Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID and other stakeholders. • Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals. • Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and keep HQ informed regarding new opportunities in the country and region. Work at the regional, government and community levels, coordinating broad-based policy dialogue and capacity building, as well as targeted community-level interventions.

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 10 years experience managing complex international development programs required.

Technical and/or COP experience on USAID-funded conservation, environmental, livelihoods, or forestry projects is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated 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.

Experience must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a large team in environmental/community development context.

Technical and managerial experience in East Africa is required.

Skills: Technical understanding of climate change in the forestry and land use sector and international carbon markets.

Energetic and dynamic approach to building partnerships and promoting innovative program initiatives.

Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation and/or adaptation in the forestry and land use sector and in emerging carbon market mechanisms such as REDD+.

Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries.

Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.

Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required.

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 “Chief of Party” by May 15, 2013.