View Vacancy – Madagascar Landscape Coordinator HEO (04/24 ANT)

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View Vacancy – Madagascar Landscape Coordinator HEO (04/24 ANT)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The UK Government is committed to delivering a cleaner and greener planet, through its international climate and biodiversity programmes and policies that contribute to halting nature loss globally.

To augment the work of the Climate and Environment Officer at the British Embassy in Antananarivo, who co-chairs the Environment Sector Coordination Platform, we are seeking to recruit a new position to help coordinate and strategically shape the current programming of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and its future investments in Madagascar.

The purpose of this role is to enhance coordination and drive implementation of the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund and wider DEFRA programming in Madagascar. The post holder will also be expected to provide strategic advice to DEFRA on how its portfolio in Madagascar could be improved in the future, drawing on best practice and lessons learned.

Roles and responsibilities:

The below is an indication of the primary tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The successful candidate will work as a part of the team at the British Embassy Antananarivo and will also be expected to support the delivery of wider mission work.

Coordination and programme management of DEFRA programming in Madagascar

Work effectively with the DEFRA programme teams in the UK, external contractors and regional colleagues to review implementation of Defra ODA programmes.
Work effectively with Defra-funded delivery partners and other key stakeholders to disseminate knowledge products, attend meetings and workshops and review progress reports.
Monitor and assess risks and opportunities associated with the programmes, reporting clearly to the programme teams.
Identify and facilitate opportunities to deliver capacity building and technical assistance with programme partners, with the aim of further enhancing the long-term impact of the Biodiverse Landscape Fund (BLF) and other programmes.
Identify connections, opportunities and risks to align programme activities/impact and the delivery of wider national and regional objectives on biodiversity loss, climate change and poverty reduction.
Support official and Ministerial visits to Madagascar.

Strategically shape DEFRA’s future investments in Madagascar

Collaborate with Defra programme teams to review and summarise the evidence base, identifying what has and hasn’t been effective within Defra’s current programming in Madagascar.
Draw on best practice for intervention, both from within Defra’s portfolio and from external sources, to inform future strategies.
Identify gaps and opportunities where Defra’s investment can add the most value.
Provide strategic recommendations on how DEFRA-funded programming in Madagascar can be more cohesive, effective and aligned with both local needs and global best practice.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

The UK Government, through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), currently funds over 30 projects in Madagascar totalling over $50 million. The funding is delivered through four main programmes:

Biodiverse Challenge Funds (Darwin & Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund);
Biodiverse Landscapes Fund;
Blue Planet Fund (Blue Forests & Ocean Country Partnership Programme);
Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate.

Whilst each of these funds is unique, they share commonalities in their objectives, delivery partners and field sites. DEFRA is committed to ensuring that its portfolio of projects and their overarching programmes achieve the best possible outcomes for people, nature and climate.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in climate change, environmental economics, environmental law, international development or other related fields.
At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably at international level.
A good understanding of the institutional, political and capacity challenges in Madagascar. An understanding of the opportunities available to developing countries such as Madagascar to achieve sustainable and low-carbon development.
Relevant experience in ODA grant administration and programme management.
The ability to build and maintain good relationships with a range of different stakeholders (government, civil society, multilateral agencies, research organisations and the private sector).
Experience of generating and/or using evidence to develop policy and/or strategy, preferably in a relevant field.
French (fluent), Malagasy (fluent), English (Advanced)

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Application deadline

3 December 2024

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Fixed Term

Working hours per week

Duration of Post

24 months

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Madagascar

Location (City)

Antananarivo

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary

MGA 5 200 000,00

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

2 January 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

The post-holder will be expected to participate in self-development to continually improve performance/systems. The UK government is committed to learning and development and will seek, funding permitted, to support development activities that are identified.

DEFRA programmes operate across multiple countries and there may be opportunities for travel related to this, including to the UK. DEFRA’s programming in Madagascar is also geographically dispersed and the postholder will be expected to undertake significant travel to monitor and support these investments, as well as support inward visits from DEFRA.

Additional information

The British Embassy Antananarivo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Antananarivo are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Madagascar .
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

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