The position of PAFC Regional Coordinator based in Libreville, Gabon is available. The closing date for applications is October 20, 2024.
Job description
Job Number: PAFC
Job Title: PAFC Congo Basin Regional Coordinator
Department: Member Services
Type of contract: 3-year renewable fixed-term contract
Activity rate: 100%
Workplace: Libreville, Gabon
Deadline for applications: October 20, 2024
About PAFC
The PAFC Congo Basin regional initiative, active in Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, is a collaboration between several African national organizations that are members of the PEFC Alliance. The initiative aims to establish a regional approach to sustainable forest management certification in the Congo Basin. To date, PAFC Gabon, PAFC Cameroon and PAFC Congo have signed up to the initiative, which aims to promote sustainable forest management and the traceability of wood from the forest to the end product.
This unprecedented cooperation has resulted in the creation of a regional scheme known as the PAFC Congo Basin, including a sustainable forest management standard and a chain-of-custody standard. To provide companies with a tool that is both adapted to the local context and recognized internationally, the sustainable forest management standard was developed by local stakeholders in line with the requirements of the PEFC Council. In this way, the PAFC Congo Basin standard plays an essential role in the development of a strong forest economy, helping to combat deforestation, preserve biodiversity and meet the present and future needs of local communities, as well as the demands of international markets.
Job details
PEFC is looking for a full-time Regional Coordinator for the Congo Basin PAFC. You will contribute to the development and promotion of PAFC Congo Basin certification, particularly in the areas of Sustainable Forest Management and Chain of Custody. You will play a central role in the operation and development of the system, working directly with national, regional and international stakeholders and national PAFC associations. The role of regional coordinator will enable you to cover all three PAFC countries, as well as the wider sub-region.
The ideal candidate will have a mix of technical, commercial and communication skills, enabling PAFC to establish itself as a key player in sustainable forest management in the Congo Basin.
Managing the PAFC Congo Basin system
- Relations with certified companies (brand use, promotion, training, etc.)
- Relations with national PAFCs (support in organizing AGMs, training)
- Relations with certification bodies (notification, accreditation, audits, reports, etc.)
Promote PAFC certification in the Congo Basin
- Liaise with governments to ensure that PAFC is recognized, that PAFC plays a role in their forest management policies, and that PAFC is recognized as a robust, reliable and internationally recognized national system.
- Relations with NGOs to raise awareness of PAFC, and develop cooperative ventures.
- Liaising with companies to promote their certification, provide guidance and meet their training needs
Train stakeholders on PAFC standards
- Train auditors
- Train companies and their staff
- Train government representatives
- Train NGOs
- Train consulting firms
- Work with universities
- Develop additional documents (technical, promotional, etc.)
Profile
The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:
- A university degree in a relevant field.
- An excellent understanding of sustainable management of natural tropical forests and the PEFC chain of custody, or other similar certification schemes.
- Experience in the forestry sector of the Congo Basin or other natural tropical forests.
- Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken).
- High degree of autonomy, initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Good communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, sense of responsibility and flexibility while maintaining the ability to work to tight deadlines.
How to apply
If you have any questions, please contact: development@pefc.org
Deadline for applications: October 20, 2024
Only applications using the above link will be considered. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered.
