POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT REDD+ Advisor for Mexico’s Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (M-REDD) Project based in Mexico
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of REDD Advisor for an upcoming project with the purpose to assist Mexico in establishing and strengthening policies related to REDD+, building institutional and technical capacity, and creating the financial architecture necessary to support the sustainable implementation of REDD+. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. GENERAL: Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. SALARY & BENEFITS: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. APPLICATIONS: Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Mexico REDD+, REDD+ Advisor” by March 15, 2011. Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. EEOE/AA. POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: REDD+ Advisor, Mexico’s Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (M-REDD) LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management REPORTS TO: Chief of Party PROGRAM SUMMARY: Winrock is seeking REDD+ Advisor candidates for a five year USAID-funded program related to Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Mexico (M-REDD). The program is designed to assist Mexico in establishing and/or strengthening policies related to REDD+, building institutional and technical capacity, and creating financial architect necessary to support the sustainable implementation of REDD+. The program is expected to work at the national government, regional, government, community levels, private sector, and civil society and will involve broad- based policy dialogue and capacity building, as well as targeted community- level interventions. Linkages may also be made to economic incentive programs such as payment for ecosystem services (PES), REDD, and other innovative natural resource management mechanisms. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: �X Supervise all technical activities related to forest carbon/REDD, from design to implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and timely preparation and submission of reports and other deliverables; �X Mobilize field teams aimed to test REDD+ financing mechanisms, support in the development of workplans; �X Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals; �X Evaluate the cost and benefits of implementing various REDD+ strategies; �X Lead the design and implementation of mechanism for tracking financial flows from REDD+ projects, including fair and equitable distribution of benefits; �X Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project; �X Establish contacts with partners and clients to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities and represent the Winrock Team at key meetings; OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and complete other tasks as assigned by Winrock. QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: Education: Advanced degree in natural resource management, environmental science and/or policy, forestry, conservation, natural science, resource economics, agriculture, geospatial analysis, climate change related fields or other relevant international development field Work Experience: �X Minimum of five years of relevant technical experience in forestry, carbon accounting, climate change, especially related to financial incentive mechanisms such as REDD, voluntary markets and CDM in Latin America, preferably in Mexico. �X Proven experience of UNFCCC policies and guidelines and forest carbon incentive mechanisms such as REDD, CDM and voluntary markets. �X Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterparts at the national and/or local level. �X Demonstrated a proven record to work in a multidisciplinary team under changeable and complex circumstances. �X Capacity building for indigenous communities, indigenous alliances, and other key institutions �X Technical experience in Mexico’s forest sector and climate change policies, laws, development and management issues is required. Skills: �X Technical understanding of international carbon markets. �X Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. �X Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions to forest management issues. �X Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries. �X Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required. �X Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required. Other: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
