The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of the
Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in Action), is looking for a proactive Regional
Focal Point to contribute to
the implementation of the “EU Regulatory Compliance with Landscape Impact”
Project (IKI-EUDR) in Chazuta, Tarapoto, Alonso de Alvarado, and Moyobamba.
About Landscape Alliance: Landscape Alliance (LA) is the operating
name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the
International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). It transforms
science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry
landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being.
CIFOR and ICRAF are independent
International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.
About
the position: Reporting to the
Project Coordinator, the Regional Focal Point will play a key role in coordinating
and supporting project activities across the San Martín region. The
position will assist with operational planning and field implementation,
stakeholder engagement, workshop coordination, monitoring and reporting, as
well as the follow-up of local project expenditures and safeguard-related
observations. The position will be based in Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru.
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Key responsibilities:
Purpose
● Support the operational planning of IKI-EUDR project
activities in the field in San Martín, under the guidance of the Project
Coordinator.
● Follow up on and stay informed of processes related to
supply/value chains, traceability, verification, EUDR compliance, and
restoration occurring in San Martín, to keep the project team informed and
responsive.
● Support the tracking of the local project budget in
accordance with instructions from the Finance team and the Project Coordinator.
● Assist in the co-development of materials to strengthen
multi-level capacities in restoration integrated with supply chain development,
to build local stakeholder capacity.
● Participate in fieldwork activities in selected
landscapes as coordinated by the project team.
Engagement
● Communicate information and feedback between San Martín stakeholders and the project team, and inform the Project Coordinator of issues affecting engagement.
● Inform the Project Coordinator of relevant developments in other regional projects (IKI CAP4BIO, SMART Initiative) that may affect IKI-EUDR activities.
● Participate in periodic team meetings to follow up on the agreed workplan, to keep activities aligned with project objectives.
Delivery
● Organize administrative supporting documentation in accordance with Landscape Alliance and donor guidelines, escalating compliance issues as needed.
● Support the monitoring and evaluation of results, including the organization of means of verification, and contribute to the completion of MEL reports as indicated by MEL focal points, to support evidence-based reporting.
● Report observations related to safeguards and mitigation measures during field activities to the Project Coordinator.
● Provide inputs on key results and support the development of notes, success stories, and other communication products in coordination with communication specialists, to document and disseminate project progress.
Requirements
What
are we looking for?
● 6 years of work experience in the following topics: supply/value chains, cocoa and coffee sustainable production, traceability and verification systems, agroforestry, smallholder agriculture, multi stakeholder platforms, technical assistance.
● Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated professional experience in similar positions, especially in NGOs.
● Knowledge of the Amazonian context, experience in the provision of logistics support to field operations in Amazonian or rural environments (desirable).
● Ability to mobilize between Tarapoto, Chazuta, Alonso de Alvarado, Moyobamba and small villages according to project needs.
● Ability to adapt to complex situations and changing priorities.
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with local and regional stakeholders.
● Effective leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
● Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
● Intermediate proficiency in written and spoken English.
Benefits
What
are we offering?
- 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal
based on performance.
- Compensation package commensurate with
experience.
- Excellent working environment.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Forestry, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, focused on natural resource management in the Peruvian Amazon.
- Six years of work experience in supply or value chains, sustainable cocoa and coffee production, traceability and verification systems, agroforestry, smallholder agriculture, multi-stakeholder platforms, or technical assistance.
- At least two years of demonstrated professional experience in similar positions, particularly with NGOs.
- Knowledge of the Amazonian context.
- Experience providing logistics support to field operations in Amazonian or rural environments.
- Ability to mobilize between Tarapoto, Chazuta, Alonso de Alvarado, Moyobamba, and small villages as project needs require.
- Ability to adapt to complex situations and changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with local and regional stakeholders.
- Effective leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in written and spoken English.
What We Do
CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. Its science aims to reduce poverty, enhance food and nutrition security, and improve natural resources and ecosystem services.
