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  • Senior Expert – Environmental Law and Policy

    Senior Expert – Environmental Law and Policy

    Job Description
    Leadership

    Co-lead at least one project ensuring proper project management including timely project deliverables (staff, trainings, synthesis, tools, publications) and reporting as mandated by donor.
    Maintain cordial and effective communications with the project donor, notably the European Commission.
    Build and develop partnerships with forest institutions in implementing countries, regional bodies (IGAD, SADC, EAC) and ongoing initiatives (OFAC, GMES, BIOPAMA).
    Maintain and develop relationships with research, development and boundary partners involved in the implementation of relevant projects.

    Scientific 

    Carry out legal research and analysis, critically analyses laws, legislative proposals and policy proposals relevant to SADC, EAC and ECCAS. There will be a special focus on data sharing policies, forest and environmental policies, intra-African timber trade, private standards and sustainable timber value chains.
    Carry out legal research and analysis of customary tenure systems and small-scale timber value chain, leading to an improved regulation framework of artisanal timber and tenure system in Cameroon and DRC.
    Design, coordinate and monitor the implementation of research activities in existing projects (notably, OFESA, RiOFAC and SILM).
    Oversee the development of a governance framework for data sharing endorsed by national forestry agencies in OFESA implementing countries.
    Oversee data analysis to generate information and understand the implications of the data, leading to preliminary on-line publications and analyses of relevant topics selected among a list agreed upon by participating countries and the EU.
    Coordinate the development of a 2023 synthesis report on the State of Forests in Eastern Africa focusing on key topics such as the status of restoration initiatives, deforestation/degradation of the water towers of East Africa.
    Support design and implementation of evaluation missions for EC SILM projects located in Francophone Africa
    Develop and distribute communication materials leading to enhanced awareness of the OFESA use and potentials, and informed decision making of national forest agencies, policy makers and other actors on the state of forests in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa.
    Contribute to develop tenure and forest landscape restoration tools resulting in a widespread adoption of FLR practices with improvements in sustainable land management practices and food security.
    Author technical reports, working papers, briefing notes, communication material and peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to VFI research themes.

    Capacity building

    Provide technical and policy guidance to national and regional partners, local experts, government representatives, local communities, civil society’s organizations and private sector in order to support them in their responsibilities vis-à-vis international pledges and obligations (e.g. FLEGT, REDD+, etc.)
    Contribute to develop and implement the capacity building program through workshops and learning forums to raise capacity in, and awareness of the benefits of data sharing.
    Provide technical support to EC SILM projects, with emphasis on projects in Francophone African, ensuring productive working relations with implementing partners are forged
    Contribute to the development and distribution of Training/knowledge products Support the supervision of partners, consultants and interns involved in the implementation of the targeted projects
    Provide targeted technical support to stakeholders participating in projects activities.

    Policy‐science dialogue

    Provide technical and policy guidance to national and regional partners, local experts, government representatives, local communities, civil society’s organizations.
    Actively liaise with governmental, civic and development stakeholders in project countries towards policy/strategy impact.
    Provide scientific and policy-relevant expertise to governments and support policy dialogues on issues relating to forest governance and regulation of natural resources.
    Initiate elaboration of various knowledge sharing products such as policy briefs and blogs and other publications dedicated to decision makers.

    Resource mobilization

    Lead and contribute actively to fundraising by responding to relevant calls for proposals, contributing to joint proposals, and mobilizing resources through donor and partner networks.
    Strengthen existing partnerships and build new relations with potential donors.
    Contribute and/or participates in networking for resource mobilization in accordance with the CIFOR-ICRAF’s strategy.

    Requirements

    A PhD. in law, environmental law, international law and policy, and natural resources management (land, forestry, biodiversity etc.).
    7 years’ experience in development of legal and policy documents in the environment sector within an international research organization, university or development agency.
    An excellent understanding of the political, institutional and policy landscape relevant to Congo Basin countries decision making processes and law/policy development (essential).
    Record of contribution to complex legal and policy analysis and strategic thinking in advocacy or legal analysis (essential).
    Specialization in policy formulation, implementation and institutional capacities development with good comprehension about the formalization of small-scale timber value chain, sustainable land use and development of governance framework for data sharing (essential).
    Experience engaging in and informing national, regional and international policy processes.
    Experience of effective interaction with policy makers, donors, communities, civil society organizations, private sector.
    Experience in developing scientific reports and policy and/or communication products.
    Experience in proposal development/writing, partnership management fundraising.
    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, with substantial time in Africa, particularly in field positions, is desirable.

    Job Summary

    The Senior Expert – Environmental Law and Policy will contribute to the implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF, particularly VFI research priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing scientific and policy-relevant expertise to governments, designing and supervising research projects, building partnerships and raising the visibility of research activities and results within relevant fora. The Senior Expert – Environmental Law and Policy will provide overall coordination for OFESA R.1 on the Development of a sustainable governance framework for the long-term service of the OFESA, CAFI-RoC 1.7 on Consolidating the legal framework for sustainable forest management and contribute to SILM Component 1 on technical support to EC SILM project. She/he will also play multiple roles in the implementation of bilateral projects, depending on the cases, including establishing and facilitating partnerships, managing budget, linking with project administrators, and liaising with donors.

    Apply via :

    www.worldagroforestry.org

  • Consultant

    Consultant

    Job Summary
    The overall objective of the Observatory Forests of Eastern and Southern Africa (OFESA) is to support the improvement and implementation of the OFESA prototype, to create a reliable system of monitoring to assist countries in reporting on their climate obligations. A key activity under result 1 is the is Development of a governance framework for data sharing (e.g. a data sharing policy) endorsed by national forestry agencies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda. A key output for the project is a data sharing framework document to facilitate sharing of data. This activity requires knowledge and information on the legal issues, policies and regulations related to data sharing, and other issues such as the intellectual property rights, endorsements and approvals that are needed regarding data. The purpose of the consultancy is to review the context and policy issues in the countries and provide recommendations to support the long-term service of OFESA.
    Duties and responsibilities
    Scope of the assignment
    The consultant is expected to undertake the following:

    Provide an overview of the data sharing environment/context in the project countries
    A Data Sharing Agreement Assessment: Review existing guidelines, regulations and laws regarding data sharing within countries and their application to the functioning of the OFESA observatory.
    Identify the gap into the current regulations/policies of data sharing and the aspects that need to be improved or clarified.
    Identify the legal barriers for a better implementation of data sharing policy with a focus on the institutional arrangements and intellectual property
    Identify comparative approaches and provide good practice recommendations for data sharing agreements relevant to the Project.
    Select key informants at the national to be surveyed with a focus on state official’s government’s agencies, research institutions and OFESA partners
    Provide recommendations to OFESA regarding required data sharing structures to facilitate long term service of the observatory

    Approach and Methodology
    The assignment will involve:

    Assessment: Review of legal issues on data sharing in the countries. These will include regulations, frameworks, policies on data sharing in the 5 countries covered by the project.
    This will include visit to project countries and hold discussions with actors in the countries.
    Hold discussion with key informant at the national level to be surveyed with a focus on state official’s government’s agencies, research institutions and OFESA partners
    Write up of the findings that highlight the key issues including legal barriers, opportunities, and recommendations for the functioning of OFESA, and drafted data sharing agreement
    Management of the legal expert consultancy
    The consultant will report to the Senior research officer, OFESA Project in Nairobi. S/he will also be expected to work closely with OFESA project leader and project manager based in Nairobi.
    CIFOR will provide:
    Relevant project documents, reports and contacts
    Guidance and technical support as required throughout the review.
    Introductions to key stakeholders where necessary.
    Logistical support for field travel.
    Comments and feedback on, and approval of, all deliverables within agreed timeline.

    The consultant will be responsible for:

    Developing the workplan for the assignment.
    Regular progress reporting to the OFESA project manager and responding to any comments.
    Production of deliverables within agreed timeline and in accordance with quality requirements.
    Production of the final review report containing data against all indicators in the project results framework, evidence-based responses to the key review questions, summary of lessons learnt and recommendations for future implementation.

    Deliverables/ Expected Outputs
    The main outputs of this assignment will be comprised of:

    Drafted data sharing agreements. Proposed data sharing agreement will provide a coordination mechanism to support data-sharing between (RCMRD, ministries, research
    institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private interests, and other stakeholders with appropriate data-sharing protocols. Data sharing agreements set out the purpose of the data sharing, cover what happens to the data at each stage, set standards and help all the parties involved in sharing to be clear about their roles and responsibilities.
    Recommendations and guidance for implementation. The consultant will distil results and key insights into a final report that provides recommendations for the implementation of prepared data sharing agreements. The report will include aspects provided by and agreed with OFESA project leader.

    Knowledge, experience and competencies
    The consultant shall have:

    Depth of knowledge of interconnected issues of policy and legislation, information management, natural resources management and climate change.
    Master’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences with a specialization in Policy. A PhD is an asset
    A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in forest management, natural resources management and climate change.
    Extent and relevant experience in different countries and regions, especially in East and South Africa

    Timeframe and schedule

    The assignment will be conducted within 50 days between April and August 2022.

    Apply via :

    worldagroforestry.org

  • Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
    The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
    The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Accredited BSP/IATA certification
    A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
    Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
    Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
    Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
    Ability to secure charity fares.
    Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
    Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
    Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.

  • Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
    The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
    The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Accredited BSP/IATA certification
    A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
    Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
    Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
    Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
    Ability to secure charity fares.
    Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
    Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
    Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.

  • Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
    The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
    The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Accredited BSP/IATA certification
    A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
    Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
    Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
    Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
    Ability to secure charity fares.
    Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
    Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
    Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.