Job Description
Overall responsibility of coordinating the safeguards project activities in partnership with key stakeholders in order to deliver up to the required quality standard piloting of REDD+ safeguards data collection, analysis and reporting; finalising LEDPs for Juabeso-Bia Hot Spot Intervention Area (HIA) introduction of participatory land use planning, low emissions development/land use planning; and participatory forest monitoring at sub-national levels;

Technical Duties:

• Provide day-to-day technical assistance to partners at all levels (e.g. Forestry Commission, relevant CSOs, District Assemblies and private sector organisations etc.,) to implement activities and deliver outputs;
• Assist in developing protocols for field data collection, accessing secondary data from relevant institutions, collating, analysing and reporting in close partnership with relevant project partners;
• Provide technical input in developing and introducing HIA management plans and Participatory Forest Monitoring;
• Provide support in organising and facilitating meetings/workshops/trainings and other capacity building activities;
• Contribute to preparation of lessons learnt on project implementation, integration of lessons with other strategic areas of SNV and opportunities to further develop REDD+ and agriculture programmes in Ghana.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to establish relevant partnerships and networks towards resource mobilisation;
• Proactively support the development and implementation of fund raising and resource mobilisation strategies using integrated sector approach;

Monitoring, Evaluation and progress reporting:

• Monitor activity implementation progress and quality of fieldwork implemented by consultant service providers;
• Assist in preparing and updating regularly, work plans and reports, news articles, and other knowledge products of the project to keep project partners informed about project progress;
• Other tasks related to project management and implementation as may be required by the project manager.

Administrative Support

• Support with the coordination with key project partners develop detailed activity plans and budget, prepare paperwork and liaise with relevant project partners and stakeholders;
• Make logistical arrangements and coordinate all resources for activities such as meetings, trainings, workshops, consultants, field surveys, etc.;
• Assist in managing all local project contracts, consultants and other local suppliers of good and services;
  Support the Project to maintain hard and soft copy filing systems of project documents and contracts;

Qualifications

• Applicant must have relevant knowledge in Social safeguard, and understand the dynamics of rural development projects implemented by national/international NGOs. He/she must have strong communication and networking skills.
• Master’s Degree in Environmental/Development Studies, Forestry, Social Sciences or related disciplines;
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in similar roles;
• Basic understanding of REDD+ would be advantageous;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Strong commitment to assigned tasks, sense of responsibility and ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Computer proficiency in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email);
• Excellent skills in planning, reporting and presentation.