Technical advisor (m/f) to the national forestry management authoritiesDem. Rep. KongoCountry of assignment and location Kinshasa, Kongo Dem. Rep.Project / Field of activity The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is very rich in natural resources and primary tropical forests. Over half the Congo Basin forest lies within the country's borders. These 145 million hectares of intact tropical forest represent a major resource for the country's economic recovery and are part of the world's natural and ecological heritage (five protected areas are on the World Natural Heritage List). The Conservation of Biodiversity and Forest Management Programme aims to contribute, as part of multilateral development aid in the area of forestry and nature conservation, to conserving tropical forests and biodiversity, protecting the climate and improving the economic situation and living conditions of the poor population. This programme aims to provide policy and technical advice to the Ministry of the Environment and the authorities responsible for nature conservation, supporting them in their reform processes and institutional capacity building. The programme also supports the implementation of national nature conservation policy in selected zones and the promotion of sustainable forestry resource management through forestry certification, zoning and planning. Responsibilities The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is very rich in natural resources and primary tropical forests. Over half the Congo Basin forest lies within the country's borders. These 145 million hectares of intact tropical forest represent a major resource for the country's economic recovery and are part of the world's natural and ecological heritage (five protected areas are on the World Natural Heritage List). The Conservation of Biodiversity and Forest Management Programme aims to contribute, as part of multilateral development aid in the area of forestry and nature conservation, to conserving tropical forests and biodiversity, protecting the climate and improving the economic situation and living conditions of the poor population. This programme aims to provide policy and technical advice to the Ministry of the Environment and the authorities responsible for nature conservation, supporting them in their reform processes and institutional capacity building. The programme also supports the implementation of national nature conservation policy in selected zones and the promotion of sustainable forestry resource management through forestry certification, zoning and planning. Qualifications You have an university degree in forestry science, agricultural economics or related fields, and professional experience in forestry planning and management. You are experienced in consultancy work and have a sound understanding of institutional development. You have at least ten years of professional experience, including in West or Central Africa. You have excellent teamworking and communication skills. Knowledge and experience of development cooperation and networking with partners and major projects would be an advantage. Fluent French and a sound knowledge of English (and, ideally, German) complete your profile. Duration June 2010 to December 2011 Benefits offered With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifacetted day-to-day challenges in one of our partner countries or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work - there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team. Application deadline February 28, 2010Notes Please apply online easily using the following Link: Contact For further informations please contact: Ms Marlo Hintze Phone: +49 61 96 79-33 03 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH P.O. Box 5180, 65726 Eschborn im Taunus Internet-Stellenmarkt: www.gtz.de/jobs |
