• Foster a culture of deep coordination and collaboration amongst the team, and with colleagues from all relevant units across the region and globally
• Ensure excellence in all aspects of Rainforest Alliance mission delivery in DRC, including safeguarding the quality of implementation of certification programmes
• Build partnerships with producer communities, civil society organisations, donors, corporations and governments
• Lead the development and implementation of the RDC country strategy, in line with Rainforest Alliance strategies and priorities, and ensure consultation and alignment with other departments in the organisation
• Ensure timely completion of programme progress reports and annual planning
• Oversee planning and budgeting, reporting and contractual compliance with third parties per Rainforest Alliance and other applicable requirements
• Collaborate with Rainforest Alliance leadership to effectively manage risks, crises and conflicts

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Development, Project Management, or any related discipline
• Ten years, minimum, of experience in developing and managing projects and programmes in forestry and/or agriculture in the region with the involvement of the private sector and/or certification schemes
• Five years, minimum, of direct experience in preparing and implementing grants funded by bilateral and multilateral organisations and companies
• Three years, minimum, of experience in people management
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships of trust and confidence with national and international stakeholders and relevant platforms
• Experience with regional strategy and budget development and implementation
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and working knowledge of English
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 30 percent of the time nationally and internationally

To apply and for more information, click here.

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