Overview
The Regional Coordinator will support the implementation of the CITES Tree Species Project in the Africa region, ensuring a smooth launch of shortlisted projects and the delivery of high-quality outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish close working relationships with CITES Management and Scientific Authorities and forestry departments in all target countries.
- Support project teams in preparing project documents, detailed budgets, and integration of safeguards measures.
- Support the organization of inception meetings with project teams and the CITES Secretariat.
- Develop a clear assessment of project needs and priorities in the region, producing according to the project roadmap.
- Submit a work programme for the whole duration of the contract.
- Support the launch of projects and implementation of approved activities.
- Organize and/or participate in virtual meetings with stakeholders.
- Liaise with other Regional Coordinators and the Secretariat, providing information for the CITES Tree Species Programme website.
- Liaise with the CITES Secretariat to report on implementation and ensure non-duplication of effort.
Required Experience
- A minimum 5 years’ work experience in international timber trade, forestry management, protection of forests, biology of forests or related area is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of CITES or a similar organisation or Convention is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of rules for trade in CITES-listed tree species or related organisation is required.
- Experience in biology, forestry and forest management is required.
- Experience in producing technical reports within agreed timeframes is required.
- Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
- An Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in environmental or wildlife management, environmental law, forestry and forest management, biology or related area is required.
- A first-level university degree (or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
