Position Title: Project Executant for IKI FLR Hub
Project Title: The Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) Implementation Hub: Delivering the Bonn Challenge
Reporting Line: WWF Tanzania Forest Programme Coordinator
Workstation/Location: Tanga (Korogwe, Mkinga districts), Dodoma (Mpwapwa and Chamwino districts)
International Executing Agency: WWF Germany
Implementing Partners: IUCN – Tanzania, WRI
BackgroundThe IKI Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) Hub aims to support the implementation of carbon-intensive forest landscape restoration strategies to help achieve national climate and development targets. This project is in response to global restoration initiatives like the Bonn Challenge, AFR100 in Africa, and Initiative 20×20 in Latin America, which aim to restore 350 million hectares of degraded lands by 2030, sequestering up to 1.7 Gt of CO2 equivalent annually. The initiative will generate US$ 170 billion in environmental benefits, including watershed protection, improved crop yields, forest products, and biodiversity conservation.
The project will contribute to sustainable development by generating green jobs and supporting resilient livelihoods, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups. The FLR Hub will operate in six countries: Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, Peru, Tanzania, and Uganda, targeting priority landscapes in each country. These landscapes have been selected based on their suitability for FLR and the ability to leverage favorable conditions to accelerate and upscale FLR efforts.
The FLR initiative will focus on reversing forest degradation and deforestation while ensuring sustainable livelihoods. However, barriers such as insufficient coordination, lack of harmonized policies, and capacity gaps must be overcome to facilitate success. The priority landscapes in Tanzania are the Northern Zone (Korogwe and Kilindi districts) and the Central Zone (Chamwino and Mpwapwa districts), which face various environmental threats, including settlement encroachment and illegal activities.
Major FunctionsUnder the supervision of the Forest Programme Coordinator, the Project Executant will coordinate the efforts of implementing partners and government focal points. The role involves developing, implementing, and enhancing action plans, securing political support, and improving access to funding through a multi-stakeholder engagement process. The Project Executant will also facilitate connections to investment and funding opportunities and monitor and report on the biophysical and social impacts of FLR interventions, strengthening national and landscape-level platforms.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the incumbent will include, but are not limited to:
- Take overall responsibility for the delivery of national and landscape assessments of restoration potential, in collaboration with government and IKI FLR Hub implementing partners.
- Organize and implement monthly check-in calls with all partners, reporting on implementation and future plans.
- Ensure quality assurance of the strategic direction, intended outputs, and deliverables for forest landscape restoration opportunities.
- Collaborate with IKI FLR Hub implementing partners, national FLR teams, and government officials to integrate FLR outcomes into national strategies and commitments.
- Coordinate the assessment of enabling policies, investment opportunities, and monitoring approaches for FLR interventions.
- Provide technical assistance to ensure the timely achievement of targets and deliverables.
- Promote the exchange of technical information among project partners.
- Seek and deliver innovative solutions to address challenges faced by project stakeholders.
- Engage with national and international private sectors to leverage results and resources for the hub.
- Support the capture and sharing of project-related knowledge and ensure effective information flow among stakeholders.
- Coordinate with communications officers to develop regular communication materials and stories for external stakeholders.
Project Management and Implementation:
- Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and schedules for successful project implementation.
- Monitor and ensure project activities are on time, within budget, and on track to meet objectives.
- Administer project budgets and work plans in accordance with donor requirements and internal policies.
- Prepare technical and financial reports for funding agreements.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities with implementing partners.
- Oversee the implementation of ESSF activities in coordination with partners.
- Master’s Degree in Forest Management, Forest Landscape Restoration, Environmental Management, Land Use, or related disciplines.
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in restoration and private sector engagement.
- Proven experience in coordinating multi-partner projects and working within diverse teams.
- Knowledge of global and regional Forest Landscape Restoration agreements, initiatives, and commitments.
- Proven fundraising experience for FLR and conservation projects.
- Ability to mobilize stakeholders towards common goals in decentralized, multi-stakeholder settings.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure.
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English, both spoken and written.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
- Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.
Internal: Support Forest Landscape Restoration activities within TCO, supervise staff and consultants, and work closely with implementing partners and WWF Germany.
External: Build relationships with government partners, CSOs, NGOs, the private sector, and communities at national and landscape levels.
ApplicationsInterested candidates should apply through the link: Project Executant Vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 29th January 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are encouraged, as the advert may close early.
For assistance during the application process, please contact: [email protected]
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