Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
12 months
Duties and Responsibilities
More specifically, the REDD+ Technical Advisor to DRC will conduct the following tasks: Related to UN-REDD Technical Assistance:
Follow up on the implementation of the UN-REDD Technical Assistance to the country as per the validated workplan.
Promote synergies between initiatives such as Aim4Forest, Restoration Factory, and other targeted initiatives under UN-REDD TA, as well as UNEP-led initiatives in the country (e.g. GEF, IKI project) in coordination with the UNEP Congo basin team.
Coordinate efforts for filling technical gaps (carbon accounting, legal title to ERRs, approaches for consultations for rights holders, strengthening capacity of stakeholders on REDD+ safeguards, benefit sharing mechanism, etc.) for the country to be able to register under the ART TREES and progress in the LEAF process.
Contribute to the overall drafting and consultation process for the LEAF jurisdictional program in Tshuapa province for the TREES registration document (TRD) and TREES monitoring report (TMR).
Contribute to Verification and Validation process for TREES documents. Related to the overall national coordination of the REDD+ work in the country:
Work closely with the two main government focal points FONAREDD and CN REDD to ensure information exchanges and operational aspects of REDD+ implementation is timely and quality delivery.
Monitoring and analysing existing projects and jurisdictional REDD+ initiatives’ (PRE and PiREDDs) implementation and drawing lessons learnt from their experience for the upcoming jurisdictional endeavour in the country.
Engage with stakeholders working on advancing the REDD+ agenda in DRC, including government, technical assistance providers, NGOs, civil society, legal experts, private sector, academia to determine pathways for ensuring DRC’s REDD+ strategy is properly implemented to contribute to enhanced NDC ambition and the country’s sustainable development strategy.
Contribute to exchanges of information, approach, experience and promote synergies and coordination between the above key stakeholders.
Contribute to national efforts to align with requirements of international standards for jurisdictional REDD+, aiming at producing high quality/integrity credits (e.g. ART TREES, VCS JNR Framework, FCPF 2.0, etc.) as identified and prioritized by the Country.
Coordinate efforts related to access to REDD+ results-based payment schemes, carbon markets and other transactions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Contribute to the review of and suggest approaches for an aligned benefit sharing mechanism for the proceeds from LEAF.
Coordinate ongoing efforts on the operationalization and implementation of the national authority to regulate carbon markets (ARMCa), the national REDD+ registry, the development of its transactional module.
Coordinate efforts in leading to and implementation of the national framework on nesting.
Promote gender and social inclusion in REDD+ activities and decision-making processes.
Foster partnerships and collaboration with international donors, the private sector, and other relevant entities to mobilize resources for REDD+ activities.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Forestry, Climate Change, Geography, sustainable development, or related field is required. A minimum of five years of experience in REDD+, climate change, forestry, or environmental management, or related field is required.
Familiarity with international and national regulatory frameworks related to REDD+, carbon markets, such as the Paris Agreement, carbon market, nesting, Jurisdictional REDD+ is desirable. • Thorough understanding of the political economy of DRC, especially in the environmental sector and the Ministry of Finance is desirable.
Familiarity with REDD+ phases, standards, ART TREES, and experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives is desirable.
Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment is desirable. Skills:
Strong, proven project management/coordination skills.
Strong leadership and coordination skills.
Ability to convene partners and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this post, fluency in spoken and written English and French is required.
Knowledge of any other official UN languages would be an asset.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Deadline : Jul 1, 2024
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