The Non-Timber Forest Products –Exchange Programme for South and Southeast
Asia (NTFP-EP) is a collaborative, regional network of grassroots NGOs and
peoples’ organizations that seeks to build the capacity of forest-based
communities in the sustainable management of forests, especially in the
conservation and trade of non-timber forest products. NTFP-EP implements
programs in 6 Asian countries and maintains headquarters in Manila ,
Philippines ,and a program office in Cambodia . For more information please
check our website www.ntfp.org.
The NTFP-EP in Cambodia invites applications from qualified candidates for the
position of Forest Rights Field Officer .
The said staff will be involved in a 3-year (2011-2013) project partnership on
ASEAN Social Forestry and Climate Change. The role of NTFP-EP in the project is
to enhance civil society engagement in the ASEAN Social Forestry Network on
issues related to ASEAN social forestry policy and practice under the food
security & climate change themes. To do this NTFP-EP will facilitate among
others,
• Exchanges on community rights and inclusive REDD+ process and other social forestry and climate change related themes.
• Facilitating opportunities and spaces for community processes on forest rights and livelihoods.
• Establishing a civil society engagement process in Cambodia to the ASFN.
• Assessing and supporting community livelihood adaptation strategies.
The Field Officer will likewise support the core work of NTFP-EP which is to
support the empowerment of forest-based communities in the sustainable
management of forests and NTFPs.
Job Description
1. Assists community and NGO networks in mobilizing community dialogue
about local situations affecting forest rights and livelihoods.
2. Assists and facilitates information flow and proactive collaboration
between community and NGO networks to respond critically to local situations
affecting forest rights and livelihoods.
3. Facilitates the flow of relevant information related to land, forest
and related policy/policy developments to community networks.
4. Assists in documentation of community dialogue and related processes
that will be pertinent to the strengthening of community engagement on social
forestry and climate change themes and developments in Cambodia and the ASFN
(via NTFP-EP).
5. Supports/assists in engaging with key local government entities and
facilitating multi-stakeholder processes and dialogue on social forestry and
climate change.
6. Facilitates mobilization of resource support to community initiatives
including community livelihood adaptation strategies.
Qualifications
1. Strong field organizing and mobilizing skills
2. Good communication and people skills
3. Proficiency in English language an advantage.
4. At least 2 years grassroots networking experience
5. Facilitation and coordination skills
6. Cultural sensitivity
7. Have working knowledge and understanding of community land, forest and natural resources governance issues in Cambodia , including community and governance concerns associated with climate change and REDD+ financing schemes and program interventions. Work experience in the latter an advantage.
8. Commitment to community empowerment and advocacy
9. Willingness to travel for field work at extended periods.
Cambodian nationals, especially of indigenous origin are encouraged to apply.
Kindly submit your CV (including three references) and cover letter indicating
the position you are applying for and your expected salary to
ntfp_epc@online.com.kh no later than than 15 July 2011.
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