Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Project

Young Professional Programme Call for candidates – Accra, Ghana

Project Overview

The main objective of the project is to support a set of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and initiatives which demonstrate how the private sector can contribute to a reduction in rates of deforestation and forest degradation as well as a range of related enabling activities to address the policy environment. Expected results include improved and more sustainable prevention of deforestation or forest degradation, forest landscapes restoration and leverage of private finance. The project will also aim to support a transformation to sustainability in markets for commodities that are associated with deforestation and forest degradation, including timber, cocoa, palm oil, soya, beef, paper and board. The targeted regions are Southeast Asia, East Africa and West /Central Africa.

Young Professional Programme Overview

The Young Professional (YP) Programme under this project is a one year structured professional development opportunity designed around experiential learning to give young graduates real-time work experience aligned with the project’s needs and objectives.

Duration: 1 year, Accra  based

Primary responsibilities

The position will be expected to support the project team in more technical aspect of the project and deliver administrative, research, operational and compliance tasks. The responsibilities could include but not limited to:

•   Work closely and collaboratively with technical teams to baseline their analysis and reporting needs, to define key issues and opportunities, and to provide market and stakeholder analysis
•   Support and undertake internal and primary research assignments and publish findings
•   Update and ensure the accuracy of project data, financial tracking tools, and project databases
•   Prepare contract action requests (e.g. travel, personnel additions/changes, partner, grant, budget realignment) timely and accurately
•   Actively participate in team problem solving sessions and provide data insight and trends
•   Assist in the design, implementation and measurement of programs and initiatives
•   Assist in organizing, managing and coordinating various regional workshops
•   Assist in generating DFID and internal reports
•   Work on other tasks as required, these could include creating and maintaining project management files
•   Assist in grant management and monitoring.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education and experience required

•   Relevant university first degree in sectors relevant to the project (e.g. environmental studies, forestry, agriculture, economics, business management). A Master’s degree is preferable
•   Evidence of experience or interest in stakeholder management, forestry, PPP, sustainability or agriculture commodity value chains - Maximum 2 years relevant experience is preferred
•   Private sector experience is a strong plus
•   Work permit and legal rights to work in the country.
•   Fluency in English - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•   Fluency in in French an advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send CVs by email to:-

IFSLU.WCA@thepalladiumgroup.com

Closing Date: 08 February, 2016