The UN-REDD National Programme in Tanzania is supporting the Government of Tanzania with the development and implementation of a REDD+ scheme in Tanzania. The Programme is a joint initiative of the Government of Tanzania, UNDP, UNEP and FAO; the Implementing Partner is the Tanzania Forest Service (TFS) at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism (MNRT). The UN-REDD National Programme works in close coordination with the National REDD+ Task Force (NRTF) and its member organisations as well as development partners and NGOs active in the field of REDD+ and forest management. Some of these partners will act as Responsible Parties for the implementation of selected activities.

Following the recommendations of a Mid-Term Evaluation, the UN-REDD National Programme has been extended for one year and is now reforming its management arrangements and prioritising activities. In order to make implementation of a range of activities as efficient as possible, the Programme requires a National Project Coordinator with a good understanding of REDD+ issues in the country and strong experience in project management and coordination. The National Project Coordinator will be based at TFS/MNRT and report to the Chief Executive of TFS, working closely with the International UN-REDD Coordinator in Tanzania and liaising with Government staff, contracted parties, and UN personnel.

 

a. Timely and efficient development and implementation of activities under the UN-REDD National Programme, in particular in the following areas
- capacity-development and awareness-raising for REDD+,
- establishment of social and environmental safeguards,
- consultations with a range of stakeholders, including forest-dependent communities,
- testing of REDD+ payments,
- social and economic analysis aimed to provide advice to the NRTF;
b. Coordination of the above activities with the work of the National REDD+ Task Force; and participate in national REDD coordination mechanisms between national institutions involved in REDD project in Tanzania.
c. Cooperate with the (to be recruited) UN-REDD MRV expert at MNRT to ensure coordination of all activities;
d. Lead the development of cooperative arrangements with Responsible Parties and other partners;
e. In close collaboration with the UNREDD Coordinator/TA? Provide guidance and assistance to consultants to deliver agreed outputs as per TOR within the specified time frame
f. Support the recruitment of consultants and supervise the work of consultants under the UN-REDD National Programme;
g. Prepare quarterly advance requests in accordance with UNDP National Implementation Guidelines and oversee disbursement of funds to Responsible Parties; ; the NPM will be accountable for resources disbursed to the TFS/MNRT and other Responsible Parties and will ensure timely reporting on expenditure takes place
h. Maintain oversight of the project budget and authorize spending for approved activities in accordance to the rules and regulations of Government and the UN agencies as relevant.   Ensure timely reporting and retirement of unspent funds;
i. Lead the preparation of financial reports in collaboration with the Project Assistant of the UN-REDD National Programme. Any other duties assigned by Supervisors.