The consultant will conduct the following tasks:

• Promote and coordinate collaboration across UN-REDD agencies, AFF, and government counterparts.
• Lead the implementation and closing of the project as per the project document, work plan, and list of deliverables.
• Lead the production of new knowledge products to fill gaps in UN-REDD materials.
• Lead the organization of Africa-specific trainings, including webinars based on the REDD+ Academy.
• Lead the production of policy briefs to provide guidance to African countries on implementing REDD+ strategy.
• Lead the organization of advocacy side events during major Regional and International Climate and environmental events.
• Produce and promote stories on lessons learned from UN-REDD’s partner countries.
• Coordinate support from UNEP to the implementation of the project by partner organizations (e.g., knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, community of practice)

Qualifications/special skills

• Education:  An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social or environmental sciences, Forestry or equivalent field is required.
• A first-level university degree level in the above-mentioned fields, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience:  A minimum of five years of relevant work experience in project management and capacity development is required.
• Excellent knowledge of REDD+ and Forest management in Africa region context is also required.
• Experience working with African governments is desirable.
• Skills: Strong practical background on project Management is required.
• Standard computer software application literacy is required. • Ability to work independently with limited supervision is required.
• Ability to identify priorities and to work under tight deadlines is desirable.
• Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus is desirable.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and coordinate a wide range of outputs from various partners is desirable.
•  A demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, knowledge of the United Nations system and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter is desirable.