JOB DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND:

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a forest giant. Its tropical forest, covering more than 130 million hectares, is the second largest in the world. The DRC”s forest faces great challenges : the DRC is the third largest tropical country in the world in terms of forest loss after Brazil and Indonesia. In the DRC, forest loss is due to poverty, to a local need for land and forest products (small-scale slash-and-burn agriculture and charcoal) exacerbated by strong population growth.

To address these challenges, the DRC adopted its national REDD+ framework strategy in 2012, aiming to stabilize forest cover at 63.5% by 2030, and to maintain it thereafter. CAFI”s partnership with the DRC started in 2015, when the Government of DRC adopted its national REDD+ Investment Plan, on the basis of which a Letter of Intent was agreed to for 5 years (2016-2020) and 18 programmes were progressively funded through the capitalization of the DRC National REDD+ Fund (FONAREDD).

In November 2021, during COP 26 in Glasgow, a renewed and expanded 10 year agreement (2021 – 2031) was signed by President Tshisekedi of the DRC and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, unlocking investments of USD 500 million to meet concrete objectives to halt deforestation and restore degraded lands through a sustainable & inclusive rural development that fights poverty and creates jobs and revenues.

Following a joint Call for Expressions of interest under the 2nd letter of Intent in May 2022, new projects were approved by the DRC FONAREDD Steering Committee in December 2023. UNOPS was chosen as the Managing Agent for several projects, in collaboration with national and international NGOs as implementing partners.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a forest giant. Its tropical forest, covering more than 130 million hectares, is the second largest in the world. The DRC”s forest faces great challenges : the DRC is the third largest tropical country in the world in terms of forest loss after Brazil and Indonesia. In the DRC, forest loss is due to poverty, to a local need for land and forest products (small-scale slash-and-burn agriculture and charcoal) exacerbated by strong population growth.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a forest giant. Its tropical forest, covering more than 130 million hectares, is the second largest in the world. The DRC”s forest faces great challenges : the DRC is the third largest tropical country in the world in terms of forest loss after Brazil and Indonesia. In the DRC, forest loss is due to poverty, to a local need for land and forest products (small-scale slash-and-burn agriculture and charcoal) exacerbated by strong population growth. To address these challenges, the DRC adopted its national REDD+ framework strategy in 2012, aiming to stabilize forest cover at 63.5% by 2030, and to maintain it thereafter. CAFI”s partnership with the DRC started in 2015, when the Government of DRC adopted its national REDD+ Investment Plan, on the basis of which a Letter of Intenta Letter of Intent was agreed to for 5 years (2016-2020) and 18 programmes were progressively funded through the capitalization of the DRC National REDD+ FundDRC National REDD+ Fund (FONAREDD).

In November 2021, during COP 26 in Glasgow, a renewed and expanded 10 year agreement (2021 – 2031) was signed by President Tshisekedi of the DRC and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, unlocking investments of USD 500 million to meet concrete objectives to halt deforestation and restore degraded lands through a sustainable & inclusive rural development that fights poverty and creates jobs and revenues.

In November 2021, during COP 26 in Glasgow, a renewed and expanded 10 year agreement (2021 – 2031) was signed a renewed and expanded 10 year agreement (2021 – 2031) was signed by President Tshisekedi of the DRC and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, unlocking investments of USD 500 million to meet concrete objectives to halt deforestation and restore degraded la… [truncated] tendersglobal.net RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships, the Programme Fund Man…

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships, the Programme Fund Management Advisor may be requested to support specific work packages/individual assignments, covering but not limited to negotiate, design, advise, start up or turn-around single and multi-donor pooled funds. Support needed will mostly be for programmes in the sub-region but may also include assignments from other UNOPS regions. Such assignments may be home-based or require travel to specific country offices.

The Programme Fund Management Advisor will be responsible to advise and support UNOPS Programme Development on a need basis, and will have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the partners / stakeholders to ensure the programmes managed by UNOPS are capable of meeting the business … [truncated] tendersglobal.net REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience/Language requirements Education/Experience/Language requirements

EDUCATION A Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business Admi…

EDUCATION

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations is required.

• A Bachelor’s Degree Iin relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an international development and/or Partnerships Development including demonstrated experience in:

• Developing and executing partnership and programme development plans is required;
• Project development and proposal writing is required ;
• Experience in acquisition of projects is required ;
• Project and programme management experience in fund management or MPTFs is required
• Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organizations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organizations, is required.
• Prior experience working in international organizations international development, is required.
• Experience in post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.
• Experience in sectors such as Health, Climate/Environment, Energy and Peace is an advantage is an advantage
• Experience of Google Suite and or Web-based Manag… [truncated] tendersglobal.net COMPETENCIES:
  Competencies

  Competencies Competencies

  Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex…

  Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex…

   

  Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

  Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

  Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

  Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

  Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

  Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

  Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

  Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opin… [truncated] tendersglobal.net CONTRACT: Contract type, level and duration Contract type, level and duration Contract type, level and duration Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Cont… Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Cont…   Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA3-ICS11 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.” For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx   Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA3-ICS11 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.” For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx   Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA) Contract type:International Individual Contract Agreement (IICAIICA) Contract level: IICA3-ICS11 Contract level: IICA3-ICS11 Contract level: IICA3-ICS11IICA3-ICS11 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.” Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.” Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.” For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspxhttps://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx