{"id":304,"date":"2020-03-26T12:34:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T12:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecosystems\/fsc-congo-basin-coordinator\/"},"modified":"2020-03-26T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T12:34:17","slug":"fsc-congo-basin-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/fsc-congo-basin-coordinator","title":{"rendered":"FSC Congo Basin Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The Scope<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Coordinates FSC\u2019s day-to-day work in the Congo Basin. Acts as an ambassador for FSC and assumes a leading role in engaging all relevant stakeholders for FSC. Leads FSC\u2019s engagement with all Francophone stakeholders in Africa, particularly in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Gabon; with a particular focus on Gabon where FSC has new opportunities to expand the area of certified forests. This role reports to the Africa Regional Director and will supervise a small team of staff in Gabon, a national consultant in Cameroon and the staff based at FSC sub-regional office in Brazzaville. In Gabon, fluent exchange and support is provided to this role through the internal Gabon Steering Committee that is comprised of colleagues in marketing, standards and policy, and other FSC Network Partners that collaborate on opportunities in the entire Congo Basin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Duties and responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To represent FSC in the Congo Basin and to grow and nurture trusted relationships with key FSC stakeholders including FSC members, Government, concessionaires, International Donor Agencies, forest product processors, environmental and social NGOs, and Indigenous People\u2019s representatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In conjunction with the Regional Communications Manager, implement a sub-regional marketing and communication strategy and respond to queries from Governments, Environmental NGOs, and other FSC stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To act as the Congo Basin focal point to address any queries related to Chain of Custody (CoC) and Trademark License Agreements (TLAs) and to effectively engage existing and future FSC Certificate Holders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To coordinate and support the work of the Policy and Standards Unit Manager to plan and execute FSC\u2019s technical work in the sub-region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To supervise the implementation of donors-funded projects or programs in Congo Basin including financial and technical reporting to donors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To fundraise with &nbsp;donors for Congo Basin projects, ensuring the continuation and the growth of FSC\u2019s presence in the Congo Basin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To engage FSC members, in alignment with FSC global strategy implementation framework and supervise FSC national consultants in Cameroon and in Gabon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To work closely with any FSC committees formed to support work in the sub-region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To liaise with relevant FSC Network Partners on Congo Basin activities and explore possible synergies, which could contribute to grow FSC presence in the sub-region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Qualification and experience:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">University degree in a relevant field, for example, forestry or natural resources management, or functionally relevant, such as international relations or international communications; in the case of relevant work experience substantially in excess of the minimum requirements stated below will allow for greater flexibility in degree subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At least 10 years of professional experience working in Central Africa, with at least 5 years of professional experience in fundraising, working with governments and inter-governmental or regional organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Substantial project management experience as well as proven writing and leadership skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Solution- and service-oriented attitude to work, as well as a strong sense for diligence and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fluency in English and French (spoken and written).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Experience in working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, global team in \/ with an NGO or Non-Profit Organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and approaches to issues relevant to the FSC program by stakeholders around the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ability to represent FSC through his\/her work with exemplary personal and professional authority and conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To apply for this position,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afforum.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=25dfc2de0be5d30a1bf56277b&amp;id=8dde16d24b&amp;e=a0ffd3affb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/afforum.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D25dfc2de0be5d30a1bf56277b%26id%3D8dde16d24b%26e%3Da0ffd3affb&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1585312013285000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHONlX7F6_Ac2JMQVorwwEUh7xUzw\">click here<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;. Deadline for application is&nbsp;<strong>April 15, 2020.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Scope Coordinates FSC\u2019s day-to-day work in the Congo Basin. Acts as an ambassador for FSC and assumes a leading role in engaging all relevant stakeholders for FSC. 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