Vacancies: UN-REDD Nigeria Project Manager, PGA for REDD+ Coordinator
Programme Background
Nigeria engaged a REDD+ process in 2009. A UN-REDD Nigeria national programme was designed in the period 2010-2011 along the dynamics of stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue and basic capacity building. The programme was approved at the 7th UN-REDD Programme Policy Board and, after some refinements, signed on in August 2012. The inception process took place at the end of 2012. The programme, with a budget of US$4 million and for a period of 3 years, will allow Nigeria to craft the REDD+ mechanism, which is part of She set of policy and financial instruments of the UN climate change convention. Nigeria’s REDD+ programme has an innovative, two-track approach consisting of actions at both federal and state levels. At the Federal level, the programme will create technical capacities, develop strategic and policy frameworks for REDD+, and support the alignment of the country with international climate change and environmental negotiations and agreements.
At the state level, the programme will conduct strategy-development and demonstration activities on REDD+ in Cross River State, as this state has shown a determined political commitment for green development as well as being home to more than 50 per cent of the tropical high forest remaining in Nigeria. The best practice and lessons learned lo Cross River State will be used to roll out REDD+ in other states across Nigeria. The UN-REDD national programme is perceived in Nigeria as both a means to halt the deforestation trends and a gateway for promoting a green development path. The programme envisages the recruitment of a set of professionals to both implement the programme and sustain g REDD+ process of quality, both at the federal level and in Cross River State.
The following vacant positions are hereby advertised with the accompanying terms of reference:
Position: UN-REDD Nigeria Project Manager
Recruitment Details:
(Delivering Environmental and Social Multiple Benefits from REDD+ in Cross River State), to be recruited by CRS Forestry Commission (with clearance from National REDD+ Coordinator and UNDP- Nigeria management)
Duty Station: To be based In Calabar, Cross River State with regular assignments in Abuja (once per month on average) and occasional travel throughout Nigeria.
Term: One-year associate consultancy contract with competitive salary package and possibility of extension.
Objective: To help jump start the UN-REDD Nigeria programme, on the basis of the Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2013 (AWPB-2013) and following deliberations from the first meeting of the programme steering committee.
Educational Requirement:
- Masters degree or equivalent in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Economics or a Development related discipline
Experience/Competency /Skills:
- A minimum of 7 years of international professional experience in project/ programme management. (Proven track record in project/programme management up-to-date knowledge on REDD+, multiple benefits (and risks)
- Demonstrated experience in preparing project elements (e.g. ToR for events and recruitments, reports, work plans and budgets, technical and policy notes).
- Experience working in inter-cultural environments and experience in development policy/practice in Nigeria are strongly desirable.
- Good knowledge of climate change policies, REDD+ matters, and UNFCCC policy and technical issues.
- Strong inter-personal, oral communication and planning skills Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Supervision:
The consultant will work under the Chairman of the CRS Forestry Commission (Calabar) and the National REDD+ Coordinator (Abuja), with oversight from UNDP-Nigeria Director, and in close liaison with FAO-Nigeria and the UN-REDD regional advisors and specialists (from FAO, UNDP and UNEP).
Start Date: 1st July, 2013.
Position: PGA for REDD+ Coordinator
Duty Station: To be based in Calabar
Duration: From start-up until 31/12/13
Objective:
- To take over all responsibility for the implementation of the PGA Nigeria work plan agreed (both in the Calabar workshop January 2013 and the concept note)
- To facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue, to blend the PGA process with the start of the UN-REDD National Programme implementation in Nigeria and to facilitate communication between relevant stakeholders, groups and committees relevant to the PGA in Nigeria
- To conduct a stakeholder analysis, to set up a database (Excel) of REDD+ and REDO+ related events at national level and in CRS
- To prepare, organize and convene meetings as required
- Be responsible for taking minutes, filing reports and other relevant documents resulting from workshops and meetings
- To communicate with the UN-REDD Global Programme on a regular basis for updates on progress, clarifications and technical assistance
- To update the larger PGA Community of Practice- by maintaining the UN-REDD workspace with relevant updates and documents
- To report on progress for 2013
Educational requirement: University Degree in Environmental or Social Sciences, or Administration.
Experience/Competency/Skills:
- 3 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is national or international level.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office so (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spread sheet and database pack in handling of web based management systems.
- Strong inter-personal, oral communication and planning skills.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s and Cross River State Forestry Commission’s mission, vision and values.
- Displays cultural, gender, religious, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Shares Knowledge and experience
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme managing data, reporting.
- Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Supervision:
The Coordinator will work under the Chairman of the CRS Forestry Commission (Calabar) and the National REDD+ Coordinator (Abuja), with oversight from UNDP-Nigeria Director, and in close liaison with FAO-Nigeria and the UN-REDD regional advisors and specialists (from FAO, UNDP and UNEP).
Personal Attributes for all Positions
The applicants must be/have:
- A self-starter with ability to convert ideas to deliverables
- Motivation for the Environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical and process skills
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills/Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in diverse environment and culture
- Strong relationships budding and alignment skills
- Outgoing, Self-motivated, organized, focused, goal-driven and ability to manage oneself
- Mobile and High Energy Level
- Strong in integrity and respect for others
- Good presentation skills
Note: Only applicants that meet these criteria will be shortlisted for an interview.
The application Procedure
Candidates Should Provide CV and specific examples in a letter of interest of less than two pages explaining how their experience demonstrates these attributes, and specifically what the candidates achieved in their previous positions and how experience gained specifically responds to this position. Please emphasize specific achievements.
The letter of interest including the CV should be submitted by e-mail as MS word file or plain text attachment to forestry.crs@gmail.com . Applicants should in the body of the application, address it to:
“The Permanent Secretary,
Gross River State Forestry Commission,
69 Target Road,
Calabar”
And state the position applied for in the Subject Communication box. Application deadline: by close of business on Monday 24th June 2013
Please note that the commission shall not entertain any applications submitted in hard copies and shall not be liable for any application not submitted based on the laid procedure stated above.
