Overview
The Regional Coordinator will ensure the smooth launch and implementation of shortlisted projects in the Central and South America, and the Caribbean (CSAC) region, supporting activity mapping and the delivery of high-quality outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish working relationships with CITES Management and Scientific Authorities and forestry departments.
- Support project teams in preparing project documents, budgets, and safeguards.
- Support the organization of and participate in inception meetings.
- Develop an assessment of project needs and priorities, and produce a project roadmap.
- Submit a work programme for the contract duration.
- Support project launches and the implementation of approved activities, including liaison and monitoring.
- Organize and/or participate in virtual meetings with stakeholders.
- Liaise with other Regional Coordinators and the Secretariat, providing information for the CITES Tree Species Programme website.
- Liaise with the CITES Secretariat to report on implementation and ensure non-duplication of effort.
Required Experience
- A Minimum 7 years’ work experience in international timber trade, forestry management, protection of forests, biology of forests or related area is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of CITES or similar organisation or Convention is required.
- Experience in and knowledge of rules for trade in CITES-listed tree species or related organisation is required.
- Experience in biology, forestry and forest management is required.
- Experience in production of technical reports within agreed timeframes is required.
- Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
- An Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in environmental or wildlife management, environmental law, forestry and forest management, biology or related area.
- A first-level university degree (or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
