CRS REDD + Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

To ensure a full and efficiency participation of stakeholders in the CRS REDD + process, including the development of CRSEDD strategy, and to support implementation of components 3 and 4 of the UN-REDD Nigeria programme.

Undertake in a participatory manner, stakeholder engagement analysis and planning.

Develop gender strategy and oversee its implantation

Oversee and ensure active involvement of NGOs and CBOs in the programme strategy development and implementation.

Support the different REDD +initiatives in CRS. Pilot projects, REDD + fund to support community activities CRS stakeholders forum on REDD + consultation exercise and the like.

Undertake regular consultations with the broad stakeholder group, ensuring their increasing engagement and participation.

Undertake regular visits to concerned communities, in particular to pilot projects, to develop engagements.

Contribute to legal/policy reviews and make appropriate recommendations regarding stakeholder participation etc

Post graduate qualification in social studies, communication or related subject.

At least 4 years relevant experience, including experience in developing stakeholder’s participation in delivery and support to development projects or policy initiatives.

Previous experience working with a broad range of stakeholder’s including with local communicates indigenous peoples and other civil society organizations.

Knowledge of the livelihood issues related to deforestation and tropical forest management. Etc