Programme Officer at Thunes

Duties And Responsibilities

To assist the project managers in the coordination and implementation of project activities on:

• Generating evidence-based information to support activities on promoting and strengthening sustainable forest management, strengthening the contribution of forests and tree resources to livelihoods , poverty alleviation, national incomes, renewable energy and environmental stability;
• Strengthening ways and means for addressing challenges to the development of forests and trees outside forests like climate change, pests and diseases, germplasm management, among others;
• Strengthening the capacity and skills of institutions and individuals on various aspects related to the development of the African forestry sector;
• Strengthening Africa’s capacity in regional, international and multilateral engagements; as well as mainstreaming of decisions from the same into national processes;
• Collation, synthesis and dissemination of critical information and knowledge to stakeholders through publications in peer reviewed journals, policy briefs, factsheets, working papers and other avenues;
• Based on emerging issues and trends in the forestry sector, identify innovative areas of interest for AFF members to engage on and contribute to mobilisation of resources for implementation of AFF’s activities.

In Addition, The Programme Officer Should

• Assist the project managers on any other duties and responsibilities; and
• Represent AFF, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, on matters relating to the above duties, and on any other matters as directed by the Executive Secretary and the Governing Council of AFF.

Requirements

Qualification and experience:

• Ph.D. in forestry, environment, natural resources management or related area;
• A minimum of 5 years of post-master’s degree experience;
• Must have the capacity and demonstrated experience in the application of forest science to the management of natural resources;
• Must be a good team player;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.