This is a unique opportunity to lead and support forest and land use initiatives in Brazil, working closely with the UK Government International Forest Unit. The successful candidate will be part of the International Climate Finance (ICF) team, contributing to the implementation of key programmes and policies aimed at reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable land use.
The role involves providing programme management support to existing forest and land use initiatives in Brazil, as well as supporting policy initiatives such as the implementation of Brazil's Nationally Determined Contributions for emissions reductions announced on COP26. The jobholder will also provide ICF support with a significant portion focussed on nature: halt deforestation and race to net zero building effective relationships with in-country stakeholders, and helping guide the ICF Brazil strategy.
Climate is a core part of the UK Embassy strategy in Brazil, and this role sits alongside major programme and policy initiatives of the UK International Climate Finance (ICF) which globally totalize a £11.6bn portfolio of Official Development Assistance (covering the period), including a range of programmes designed to support emerging economy countries achieve a low carbon transition, green growth and green recovery.
Brazil is a major recipient of ICF support, with programmes such as REDD for Early Movers (REM), Partnerships for Forests (P4F), and Mobilise Finance for Forest (MFF). The jobholder will work directly with implementers, contributing to effective programme management by supporting risk management, enhancing and communicating results, and ensuring that the programmes respond to evolving forest and land use policy dynamics.
Key responsibilities include:
* Portfolio management (50%): Monitor and provide programme management support to the ICF forest portfolio, ensuring delivery partners meet agreed objectives, local and global results are maximised, and risks are controlled.
* Integrate programme and policy initiatives with the wider UK - Brazil forest and land use scenario (50%): Assess potential policy barriers and opportunities to boost ICF profile in country, enhancing our portfolio visibility and strengthening Brazil-UK relationship.
The jobholder will report to the ICF Forest and Land Use Lead and will be expected to manage his or her own administrative tasks and support the wider team on administrative tasks as and when required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced professional to contribute to the UK's climate change agenda and make a real difference in the lives of people and the environment in Brazil.