Job Highlight

The FCLP Secretariat seeks to engage In-Country Coordinators to support the Governments of 1.Ghana, 2. Kenya, 3. DRC and Republic of Congo, 4. Asia Pacific in effectively participating in and contributing to the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership.

One in-country coordinator to support the government of Ghana (National or home-based in this country).

One in-country coordinator to support the government of Kenya (National or home-based in this country).

One in-country coordinator to support the governments of Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo (Home-based in any country of the region).

One in-country coordinator to support the governments of Asia-Pacific (Cambodia, Fiji, PNG, Vietnam) (Home-based in any country of the region).

About The Group UNOPS DSIP has been requested to support The Forest & Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP). This is a hosted entity.

The Forest & Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP) was launched by world leaders at COP27 and aims to accelerate global progress to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 while delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation, through a voluntary and focused partnership of countries that are making a strong contribution to this agenda through national action and international collaboration.

Role Purpose

The In-Country Coordinator provides strategic, technical, and coordination support to enable effective national engagement in the FCLP and to advance the implementation of country-level priorities related to forests, climate, and biodiversity.

The role focuses on:

• Strengthening coordination across national stakeholders
• Supporting implementation of Country Packages and related initiatives
• Facilitating alignment between national priorities and FCLP work areas, according to national context and priorities
• Supporting access to finance and partnerships

Functions / Key Results Expected Under the supervision of the Deputy Programme Director and in close coordination with Sherpas of each country, the In-Country Coordinator will provide technical, coordination, and facilitation support to enhance countries’ effective participation in the FCLP. Specifically, he/she will focus on the following activities:

• Coordination and Reporting
• Lead the development, regular updating, and monitoring of the country’s annual FCLP workplan
• Provide ongoing coordination between national and international actors
• Deliver regular updates, reports, and briefing materials
• Support planning and delivery of key events and political moments
• Prepare annual reports about countries’ participation on FCLP
• Governance and National Engagement
• Support government participation in FCLP governance processes (e.g. Steering Committee, key meetings)
• Support engagement in FCLP thematic priorities (e.g. integrated fire management, sustainable wood, supply chains)
• Identify opportunities for implementation and partnerships
• Facilitate, where of interest of each country, coordination between relevant national institutions, private-sector and FCLP partners
• Coordinate inputs across ministries and national stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and summaries
• Ensure consistent and informed national engagement
• Country Packages/National Action Strategy
• Support development and implementation of Country Packages and other national action activities
• Support organization of meetings, dialogues and other National Action activities
• Facilitate coordination between national actors, partners, and FCLP Secretariat
• Align Country Packages and other FCLP activities with national strategies (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPs)
• Support preparation of investment pipelines and political engagement
• Enable knowledge sharing and participation in the Country Packages International Working Group.
• IPs and LCs, and Land Tenure
• Support implementation of the International Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC) – if applicable
• Facilitate engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
• Strengthen coordination, monitoring, and reporting processes related to the involvement of IPs and LCs in FCLP activities or initiatives
• Finance and Carbon Markets
• Support national engagement in FCLP carbon markets and climate finance initiatives
• Facilitate coordination with private sector, donors, and financial actors
• Provide national analysis on relevant frameworks when needed (e.g. Article 6, voluntary markets)

Expected Outcomes

• Annual workplan developed and implemented: A clear, country-specific annual workplan is agreed with the FCLP Secretariat and national stakeholders, guiding priorities, timelines, and delivery across all relevant workstreams.
• Strengthened national coordination and engagement in FCLP: Effective coordination mechanisms are established across government institutions and partners, enabling coherent participation in FCLP processes.
• Effective implementation and progression of Country Packages (if applicable): Country Packages advance in line with agreed milestones, with improved alignment between national priorities, partners, and financing opportunities.
• Improved alignment between national priorities and international support: FCLP engagement supports stronger coherence between national strategies (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPs) and international initiatives, partners, and platforms.
• Enhanced access to finance and partnerships: Increased mobilization of financial and technical support, including through alignment with donors, private sector actors, and relevant initiatives.
• Clear and consistent reporting and communication: Timely delivery of high-quality updates, briefs, and reports to inform decision-making and external engagement.

Education Requirements

Required

• First-level university degree in Administration, International Relations, Communications, Public Policy, Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Change, Law, or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience;
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the above fields, including forestry, environmental or climate-related disciplines, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Desired

• Additional training or certification in forest management, climate finance, carbon markets, or project management is an asset.

Required Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions and multi-stakeholder processes
• Relevant experience in project coordination or implementation in areas such as climate, forests, biodiversity, or sustainable development
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders, including development partners, civil society, and/or community organisations.
• Strong experience in facilitating dialogue, coordination, and knowledge exchange processes.

Desired

• Experience in developing or supporting policy or investment proposals and engaging with donors and multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Familiarity with REDD+, ART TREES, jurisdictional carbon markets, or results-based climate finance mechanisms.
• Experience working on climate governance, carbon markets, or land tenure/regularisation issues.
• Experience supporting international initiatives or partnerships related to forests, climate, or sustainable development.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally