Component leader (m/f/d) “Support to the Lao-EU FLEGT process”

5 October 2018 Jobs

Component leader (m/f/d) “Support to the Lao-EU FLEGT process”

within the project "Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity" in Laos

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

Job-ID:
P1532V092
Location:
Vientiane
Assignment period:
12/01/2018 - 03/31/2021
Field:
Forestry, Biodiversity, Oceans
Type of employment:
full-time
Application deadline:
10/15/2018

Job description

The project “Protection and Sustainable Use of Forest Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Laos (ProFEB)” promotes good forest governance and effective management of protected areas, with the aim to curb drivers for deforestation and loss of biodiversity. The project develops solutions for reducing illegal logging as well as illegal timber trade and associated forest degradation and conversion, and to prevent timber smuggling and poaching in protected areas. The knowledge and awareness of government officials and the population in target areas with respect to the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and a fundamental change in the value systems are being fostered. Cornerstone of the programme is the effort to increase and improve collaboration between government authorities and non-state actors in order to protect and sustainably use forest ecosystems and biodiversity by institutionalizing models of cooperation between different stakeholders. The FLEGT component focusses on strengthening forest governance and transparency regarding the management of natural forest resources through the support of the Lao-EU FLEGT process. To that end, dialogue processes between different stakeholders (government, civil society, wood-processing industry) in Laos and the political negotiations between the European Commission and the Lao side are being supported.

Your tasks

Implementation responsibility for the component
Disciplinary supervision of international and national staff as well as development advisors
Technical, conceptual and organizational implementation of activities
Organisation of capacity building measures for partner organisations
Design, management and monitoring of activities
Organisation and implementation of project events
Public relations, communication and knowledge management

Your profile

Degree in Forestry, Wood Engineering or another relevant field
Business-fluent English skills (C2). Business-fluent German skills are an asset
At least 4 years of work experience in project management within the context of international development cooperation
At least 4 years of work experience in the field of forest governance, ideally FLEGT, in Asia if possible
At least 10 years of work experience; management and leadership experience in complex projects are an asset
Profound communication skills; political sensitivity, experience and diplomatic skills when interacting with political decision-makers
Intercultural competence and sensitivity, conceptual and process-oriented thinking
Proven organizational, coordination and leadership competency

Location information

In general, living and working in Laos is safe. Petty crime in bigger cities such as Vientiane and Luang Prabang, and in highly frequented, touristy places such as Vang Vieng is on the rise.

Medical care is good. International hospitals are accessible in Thailand. Good international school available in Vientiane.

Notes

The willingness to travel to project districts is a prerequisite.

Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

More information about the project: https://www.giz.de/de/weltweit/27520.html

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