ICON-INSTITUTE recruits 01 Team Leader- International Expert
ICON-INSTITUTE
Congo, Dem. Rep
Details for 4404040/621 / Congo Dem. Rep. / Team leader- International Expert
Application Deadline: 31.03.2021 (7 days left) Jobcode: 4404040/621 Country: Congo Dem. Rep. Languages: English, French, German Sector: Conservation / Natural Ressource Management, Protected Area Management Position: Team leader- International Expert Required CV-Format: Download CV-Template (KfW-Format)
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BackgroundThe Project aims to support the development and improvement of the living conditions and income of the populations living in the riparian zones of the selected protected areas in order to promote public acceptance of biodiversity conservation in these zones.
Job DescriptionOversee the planning and implementation of PA management measures, especially related to(a) improved social and economic infrastructure in PA buffer zones,(b) promotion of sustainable agriculture/sustainable management of natural resources,(c) identification, analysis, implementation and monitoring of related investments in the buffer zones of selected PAs;Facilitate communication with the different partners (ICCN, KfW, representatives of NGOs and PPPs, such as WWF or WCS, and donors);Coordinate the multi-disciplinary team of international, national and regional expertsEnsure the administration of the project (consultant side) and supervise the team;Supervise the short-term experts in their missions;Monitoring the implementation and progress of the project;Monitor the impacts of the implementation of environmental and social measures in the Project Area;Ensure regular reporting
Candidate’s ProfilePostgraduate studies in the field of agricultural sciences, management of natural resources, land use management, sustainable management and/or conservation (University degree, Master’s degree, Engineering degree in similar field);General professional experience in related of at least 10 years;Professional experience of at least 5 years in managing complex projects, including three years in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;Specific professional experience in PA management, planning/preparation/implementation of measures to improve the social and economic infrastructure in rural areas, sustainable development of PA buffer zones, introduction/dissemination of sustainable agricultural and/or NRM practicesFamiliarity with the peculiarities of social planning in relation to protected areasProfessional experience in investment planning, preparation, implementation and monitoringProven experience in financial and budget managementExperience as team leader/coordinator in multidisciplinary teamsRegional experience in francophone Africa, with project experience in RDC being an asset;Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken, for report writing. Fluency in German is an advantage
Application to Address: ICON-INSTITUT GmbHAgriculture and Rural Development
Von-Groote-Str. 2850968 Köln, Germany Email: alicia.fert@icon-institute.de
Telephone: + 49 221 93743 260 Fax: + 49 221 93743 5 POSTULER