**Education Requirements ****

Required****

• First-level university degree in Administration, International Relations, Communications, Public Policy, Forestry, Forest Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Ecology, Climate Change, Law, or a related field, with at least 7 years of relevant experience;

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the above fields, including forestry, environmental or climate-related disciplines, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Desired**

• Additional training or certification in forest management, climate finance, carbon markets, or project management is an asset.

1. Coordination and Reporting

Lead the development, regular updating, and monitoring of the country’s annual FCLP workplan

Provide ongoing coordination between national and international actors 

Deliver regular updates, reports, and briefing materials 

Support planning and delivery of key events and political moments

Prepare annual reports about countries’ participation on FCLP

2. Governance and National Engagement

Support government participation in FCLP governance processes (e.g. Steering Committee, key meetings) 

Support engagement in FCLP thematic priorities (e.g. integrated fire management, sustainable wood, supply chains) 

Identify opportunities for implementation and partnerships 

Facilitate, where of interest of each country, coordination between relevant national institutions, private-sector and FCLP partners 

Coordinate inputs across ministries and national stakeholders 

Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and summaries 

Ensure consistent and informed national engagement

3. Country Packages/National Action Strategy

Support development and implementation of Country Packages and other national action activities

Support organization of meetings, dialogues and other National Action activities

Facilitate coordination between national actors, partners, and FCLP Secretariat 

Align Country Packages and other FCLP activities with national strategies (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPs) 

Support preparation of investment pipelines and political engagement 

Enable knowledge sharing and participation in the Country Packages International Working Group.

4. IPs and LCs, and Land Tenure 

Support implementation of the International Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC) – if applicable

Facilitate engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities 

Strengthen coordination, monitoring, and reporting processes related to the involvement of IPs and LCs in FCLP activities or initiatives

5. Finance and Carbon Markets

Support national engagement in FCLP carbon markets and climate finance initiatives 

Facilitate coordination with private sector, donors, and financial actors 

Provide national analysis on relevant frameworks when needed (e.g. Article 6, voluntary markets)