PGA for REDD+ Coordinator

Nigerian 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. At the state level, the programme will conduct strategy-development and demonstration activities on REDD+ in CrossRiver, as this state has shown a determined political commitment for green development as well as being home to more than 50 percent of the tropical high forest remaining in Nigeria. The best practice and lesson learned in cross river state will be used to roll out REED+ 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 envisage the recruitment of a set of professional other implementation the programme and sustain a 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:

To take over all responsibilities 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 REDD related events at national level and in CRS

To prepare, organize and convene meetings as required.

Be responsible for taking minims, filling reports and other relevant basis for updates on progress, clarifications and technical assistance.

To update the larger PGA community of practice by maintaing the UN_REDD workspace with relevant updates and documents.

University degree in Environmental
or Social science or administration.

3 years of progressively
responsible administrative or programme experience is national or international
level.

Experience in the usage of computer
and office so (MS, Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spread sheet and database
pack in handling of web based management systems.

Strong interpersonal, oral communication
and planning skills.

Proficient in both spoken and
written English.

Focuses on result for the client
and responds positively to feedback

Consistently approaches work with
energy and a positive, constructive attitude.