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Cesvi has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1998 in three key areas: environment, agriculture, and the health sector. Cesvi activities in the agricultural sector mainly revolve around supporting rural communities to transform traditional practices from subsistence farming to commercial farming and building resilience.
In Zimbabwe, Cesvi is working in forestry protection, addressing human-wildlife conflict, in parks and protected areas, as well as in the surrounding buffer zones. As part of the
interventions’ sustainability strategy, Cesvi also aims at establishing an internationally accredited REDD+ scheme for the sale of carbon credits, as a long-term revenue stream, for
the benefit of communities. In this scenario, community engagement becomes crucial for the success of the projects.
JOB SUMMARY
Key Responsibilities
The Natural Resource Coordinator, with a specific focus on REDD+, will act as a focal point for Cesvi projects on natural resource management, REDD+, and forest conservation. This
professional will obtain necessary national approvals & establish reporting mechanisms to the Government of Zimbabwe, and conduct international open tenders managed by Cesvi, in conjunction with the implementing partners and stakeholders, based on clearly defined technical milestones, as per the design of the project. The natural resource coordinator will be responsible for structuring, maintaining, negotiating, and building partnerships to develop the natural resource, forest conservation, and REDD+ components of the projects.
Duties And Responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities
The Natural Resource Coordinator will take lead responsibility within Cesvi for the delivery of natural resource management, forest conservation, and REDD+ projects in terms of overall planning, implementation and reporting. S/he will ensure that the project is gender responsive and integrates gender in all action areas. The main tasks and responsibilities will include:
Provide overall technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the development and monitoring of Cesvi activities
Oversee the hiring and managing subcontracts and consultants in the development of the forest conservation and carbon component
Oversight the delivery of the forest conservation and carbon component results and measures in accordance with the approved log frame and time schedules
Ensure efficient management of financial resources, including the review and approval of program budgets and monitoring expenditures
Oversee field operations, project administration, logistics and procurement
Supervise program monitoring, evaluation and reporting and ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables as required by the grant and donors
Ensure full compliance with all Cesvi, EU and other fiduciary regulations
Serve as the principal liaison with the Government of Zimbabwe, Cesvi and other donors; and project partners and stakeholders to ensure effective program implementation and build lasting relationships
Network with relevant organisations including local communities, public-private entities, government agencies, and NGOs
Support in data collection for Project Document Development (PDD), Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), and Community Carbon Biodiversity Standard (CCBS) development
Attend relevant gatherings and represent Cesvi in project meetings and activities
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications And Experience
Requirements
Essential
A University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Forestry, Development Studies, Agriculture, or similar field related to environment, wildlife and
forestry conservation and management, natural resource management),
At least 5 years of experience in Natural Resources Management (NRM) issues, community development and climate change
Understanding of carbon products and markets, preferably including project-based carbon standards, technologies and project development processes. Proven previous experience is required.
Excellent and demonstrated concept design and proposal development
Desirable
Good skills and good working application of remote sensing software like GIS
Experience working on forest carbon methodologies and standards such as Verra or
The Gold Standard would be an added advantage
Excellent oral and written skills in English, knowledge of 1 other local language
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and local and international expert teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with communities, National and District level representatives and the private sector
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES.
Transparency: able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision-making by carrying out the work in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance
to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members
of the team,
Inclusiveness: understands and accepts cultural diversity and provides a tolerant,
positive, and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity,
demonstrates the ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to
maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural
backgrounds,
Professionalism: promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner
Accountability: takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, and promotes the vision and mission of Cesvi.
Functional competencies
Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently,
Ability to respond to requests on short notice and simultaneously plan and execute several activities,
Proven experience of preparing field missions for international and local experts,
Proven leadership, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills, gender sensitivity, with the ability to build and motivate diverse teams,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development; and
Ability to drive 4×4 vehicles
How to Apply for Cesvi Job Vacancy
NOTE: Apply Early with your good qualifications, when the shortlisted name is out you will be info fast
THE POSITION IS OPEN TO ZIMBABWEAN NATIONALS ONLY.
NB: The recruitment is being done on a rolling basis, once we found the right person we will close before the deadline.
Interested suitably qualified and experienced persons should submit a CV (maximum 3 pages), inclusive of at least 3 references, by the 29th.
KINDLY INCLUDE A COVER LETTER IN THE SAME FILE OF THE CV.
DO NOT SEND ANY CERTIFICATE OR IDS AS ANNEXES, AS THIS WILL BE ASKED AT A LATER STAGE
APPLICATIONS WRITTEN NATURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE MUST BE
SENT TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted on the status of their applications.
Cesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse and sexual exploitation as well as bullying and a range of non-sexual abuse of power by Cesvi employees and related personnel against individuals regardless of age, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, or ethnic origin. The Cesvi commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records check or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance.
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