Democratic Republic of Congo Program Coordinator Location: Kinshasa, DRC The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs seeks the services of a Democratic Republic of Congo Program Coordinator to work with national governments as well as local, national, and regional organizations in the Congo Basin region to provide technical assistance on sustainable landscape management, natural resource management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Background The USFS Central Africa Program works with host country governments, universities, and local and international non-governmental organizations to address and promote sustainable forest and land management, biodiversity conservation, and responses to climate change across the Congo Basin. By sharing and exchanging knowledge, expertise, and experience, the USFS aims to build capacity in program countries to promote the sustainable use and management of natural resources and improve lives. As an implementing partner of the U.S. Agency of International Development's (USAID) Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) and other US-funded programs, the USFS Central Africa Program provides targeted technical and institutional capacity building assistance to improve forest management in the Congo Basin. This position will be based in Kinshasa, DRC. The specified responsibilities will be carried out in collaboration with other USFS International Programs management staff. Position Description Responsibilities of the DRC Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Managing, coordinating, and representing the DRC program, including CARPE, SilvaCarbon, and US Department of State funded activities, to partners and stakeholders; Overseeing day-to-day management and operations of the USFS office and operations in DRC including supervising consultants, and office finance and logistics; Managing DRC country-level staff members, and coordinating closely with other regional team members under the leadership of the Central Africa program coordinator; Serving as an active member of the USFS Central Africa sub-regional team, participating in regional planning and bilateral activities in other countries as directed; In collaboration with other USFS staff, developing the DRC program; Implementing all components of the DRC program; providing ongoing reporting and documenting program implementation; Ensuring the technical quality and progress of program activities according to the annual work plan; Directing and supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation and Institutional Capacity Building (M&E/ICB) Specialist to monitor and evaluate the program's progress; Building and maintaining relationships with donor organizations/governments and technical partners; Liaising with the SilvaCarbon/Climate Change Africa coordinator for programming, implementation, and reporting; Directing and supporting the finance specialist to manage logistics, financial, and administrative tasks for program activities; Participating in national, regional, and international dialogues related to natural resource management and climate change; Liaising with USFS to identify appropriate USG technical assistance; Assisting and ensuring timely mobilization of USG technical assistance; Liaising with national and regional institutions to enhance the involvement of women in sustainable landscape management activities; Planning and executing communications and preparing reports on the status of work; Participating in U.S. government-coordinated outreach and related activities; Orienting and coordinating the activities of visiting teams of FS and other international experts. Qualifications: At least a master's degree in natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field; Proven experience in supporting national governments in sustainable landscape management and climate change; Strong technical background in remote sensing techniques and satellite image interpretation; Proven experience in evaluating monitoring, reporting, and validation systems for climate change/natural resource management programs; International work experience in a natural resource or environment-related field; Demonstrated ability to provide technical coordination and leadership; Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners; Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment; Knowledge of core technical and policy issues related to sustainable landscape management and climate change policies; Fluency in English and French; Nationals of the Central Africa region and women are especially encouraged to apply. Location: The position will be based in Kinshasa, DRC, with regional or international travel as needed. Period of Performance: One year with the possibility of extension Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications To Apply: If you would like to share in METI's success, please apply by clicking on this link: Apply Here . Apply with a resume and letter of interest. If the U.S. Forest Service secures the services of an individual with these technical skills, the successful applicant will be hired through a contractor. J-18808-Ljbffr
