FCDO Congo Basin Programme

05.08.2024

FCDO is advertising for two roles as part of the Congo Basin Forest Action (CBFA) Programme which many of you will be aware of. These will currently be based in Kinshasa and Yaoundé. The deadline for applications is the 14th August. Job adverts found via the links below. Please do share with anyone you think may be interested in these roles who could meet the candidate requirements.

Kinshasa - Forests and Sustainable Development Adviser (06/24 KSH) - FCO Local Posts (tal.net)
Yaoundé - Forests and Sustainable Development Adviser (03/24 YAO) - FCO Local Posts (tal.net)

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Job opportunities

19 Jan

The Tenure Facility is looking for a consultant in Africa

Tenure Facility is looking for people who are passionate about supporting and defending Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ territorial rights in Africa (Specifically in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso and Liberia (possible opportunities in Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda). We are looking for people with the necessary knowledge and experience to form part of our consultancy roster in this region. See the details in the link. We especially invite people from Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the region to apply. Expected submission of applications: 2024-02-15.

17 Jan

CIFOR-ICRAF is in the process of recruiting the Francophone Resource Mobilization Coordinator based in Nairobi, Kenya, Abidjan, Ivory Coast; or Yaoundé, Cameroon

Primary objectives for this position include: review of identified funding opportunities; coordinate and support the development of strategic grant applications, timely review and submission of grant applications; facilitate donor intelligence and assurance of strategic alignment of CIFOR-ICRAF’s objectives with funder priorities and objectives; assist and support outreach and stewardship of major global donors and prospects; and contribute to standardized processes, tools and resources for unsolicited fundraising. The application deadline is 12 February 2024.

02 Jan

Call for contributions Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit - Share your climate initiatives and innovations in the EU!

European actors committed to adapting to climate change in the European Union, submit your project and contribute to the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit on 8-9 February in Liège! For the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit on 8 and 9 February 2024 in Liège, Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit has launching a call for contributions in the European Union! The climate actions selected will be presented by their promoters at the Pitch Corner, a space at the heart of the event. They will also be published on the Cartography for Action, which lists best practices and innovative climate initiatives that can be replicated on a larger scale.

02 Jan

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Landscape Assistant for Korup-Oban Landscape

Within the PSMNR-SWR set-up, the Landscape Assistant will work closely with the co-management Unit of the KNP and landscape management unit of RDFOF in order to ensure proper coordination and standardized intervention. The Landscape Assistant is the direct counterpart of the conservator of the Korup National Park, the Head of the co-management unit (CMU) at the park, Community Development Officer (CDO) and Local Support Organizations (LSO) in the animation of the co-management intervention around KNP. For its intervention at landscape level, the Landscape Assistant will collaborate directly with the Korup-Oban TOU Conservator/Assistant Conservator (DDFOF Ndian) and concerned Councils/LSOs across the protected area and landscape. Deadline for applications: 08th January 2024.

02 Jan

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Human Wildlife Conflict Monitoring Intern

Under the supervision of the Congo Basin Impact Monitoring Coordinator and the Forest Elephant Programme Lead, and in close collaboration with the Regional and Cameroon national teams, the HWC Intern will support, guide and monitoring the implementation of the C2C. He/She will compile and centralise HWC data and proceed to analyses for conflict management decision-making through the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) HWC module. Deadline for applications: 14th January 2024.

19 Dec

Recruitment of a post-doctoral researcher

GDA, CIFOR-ICRAF, and the University of Yaoundé 1 are launching the recruitment for the post of a young post-doctoral researcher to carry out research on "the issue of elite capture and conversion of forest land". The researcher will be recruited for 24 months to work on the research theme entitled ‘’Political economy of the grabbing and conversion of forest lands by elites in the Congo Basin : Parallel study of the cases of Cameroon and Gabon’’. The deadline for receipt of applications is 19 January 2024.

18 Dec

African Development Fund Climate Action Window (CAW) Adaptation Sub-window (Grant US$ 258 million)

The African Development Bank Group has announced a call for proposals under Climate Action Window (CAW) for the Adaptation Sub-Window. African Development Fund Climate Action Window (CAW) Adaptation Sub-windowProjects to be financed by the first CFPs of the Adaptation Sub-Window of the CAW must be Paris aligned, that is support the goal of the Paris agreement on climate mitigation and adaptation and building climate resilience. Deadline: 2nd February, 2024

11 Dec

Gabon Program Coordinator

Management and Engineering Technologies International Inc., in support of the U.S. Forest Service International Programs (hereinafter “USFS-IP”) may seek the services of a Program Coordinator in Gabon to work with national governments as well as local, national and regional organizations in the Congo Basin region to provide technical assistance on sustainable landscape management, natural resource management, countering illegal logging, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Apply with a resume and letter of interest by December 31st.

USAID - Specialist for regional situation assessment on combating wildlife trafficking in Central Africa

USAID’s Forest and Biodiversity Support Activity (FABS) is calling for proposals from qualified individuals/organizations to produce situation assessments on combating wildlife trafficking (CWT) in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo. Please submit your application no later than December 15th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications in French are also accepted.

23 Nov

USAID - Regional Political Economy Analysis of the Forest Sector in Central Africa

USAID’s Forest and Biodiversity Support Activity is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals with a background in political economy analysis, forest economics, and experience in Central Africa to design and implement a Regional Political Economy Analysis (PEA) focused on the timber sector. The PEA will assess and developed targeted recommendations for USAID and other actors to effectively support governance improvements in Central Africa’s Forest sector, with an emphasis on understanding the underlying power dynamics and interests that shape allocation and exploitation of forests, reviewing political and macroeconomic factors influencing forest fiscal frameworks, and crafting effective policy responses that strengthen economic, social, and ecosystem resilience. Please submit your application no later than December 15th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications in French are also accepted.