National Forest and Climate Specialist

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• Conduct a capacity and institutional assessment of government institutions related to climate finance from the Forests. 
• Develop and Implement a capacity building program based on the gap analysis
• Liaise with other government entities such as SBB and GBB to strengthen cooperation on forest and climate
• Recommend policies and practices to increase the efficiency of the Ministry of ROM and other concerned government agencies to attract and coordinate climate financing from forests in Suriname.

• Co-organize regular training sessions with the FAO international consultant for the taskforce members and civil society on subjects related to REDD+ implementation, carbon credits, VCM and compliance markets, etc.
• Liaise with SBB to help prepare subsequent data related to forests and deforestation, and the production of FREL’s and Technical annexes.
• Support the Ministry of ROM in the follow-up of the Forest and Climate Roadmap for Suriname with the Coalition for Rainforest Nations.
• Liaise with SBB, CELOS, Tropenbos, MI GLIS and other institutions on additional data needed for FREL related to soil carbon (and carbon removals) and co-design a protocol regarding soil carbon measurements. 
• Analyze international forest carbon markets in order to advise the government on wise decisions linked to forest related carbon credits and financial partnerships.
• Liaise with the indigenous and tribal communities representatives and the Ministry of ROS on matters related to REDD+ and carbon credits, as well as FPIC and BSM.
• Key focal point in the search for national and international support and funding for Suriname’s Forest and Climate Strategy (REDD+ Strategy) in Suriname.
• Support the development of the online/offline REDD+ interoperability between input data and Geo-services from FREL, NFMS, SIS, SFISS, CIU, RBP-BSM, etc.
• Support efforts towards the establishment of a REDD+ Fund (eventually as part of the National Environmental Fund), as well as the establishment of a National Carbon Register.
• Support the Ministry of ROM and the Taskforce in the organization of key visits to countries such as Guyana.
• Support the preparation of an investment plan that capitalizes on Suriname’s potential to access climate finance, through Suriname’s forest resources. 
• Support the development of climate change communication products related to Forests and Climate. 
• Ensure the integration of gender consideration into the above-mentioned tasks and project outputs.

• Master’s Degree in Environment, Forests, Climate Change or a related subject 
• At least 5 years of experience in REDD+, Climate Change and Forests
• Good knowledge of Sranan and indigenous/tribal languages is an asset
• National of the country or a resident with valid work permit

• Good analytical  skills and conceptual thinking
• Experience in preparing and delivering training workshops
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Experience of working in or with Ministries in Suriname (ROM, GBB,…)
• Strong analytical skills and ability in both oral and written communication
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present ideas clearly
• Experience with working with indigenous and tribal peoples is an asset

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