Nigerian engaged a REDD+ process in 2009. a UN-REDD Nigeria national programme was designed in the period 2010-2011 along the dynamics of stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue and basic capacity building. The programme was approved at the 7th UN-REDD programme policy board and, after some refinements, signed on in August 2012,. The inception process took place at the end of 2012. At the state level, the programme will conduct strategy-development and demonstration activities on REDD+ in CrossRiver, as this state has shown a determined political commitment for green development as well as being home to more than 50 percent of the tropical high forest remaining in Nigeria. The best practice and lesson learned in cross river state will be used to roll out REED+ in other states across Nigeria. The UN-REDD national programme is perceived in Nigeria as both a means to halt the deforestation trends and a gateway for promoting a green development path. The programme envisage the recruitment of a set of professional other implementation the programme and sustain a REDD+ process of quality, both at the federal level and in cross river state.

The following vacant positions are hereby advertised with the accompanying terms of reference:

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