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Partnerships for Forests Regional Manager – DRC and ROC

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Job Description

The Partnerships for Forests 2 (IFSLU) programme, Component 3, aims to support development of the capacity and market systems required to enable rural communities and national economies to benefit from a sustainable forest and land-use economy in Central Africa.

Job Industry

Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering & Environmental Sciences

Job Salary Currency

CDF

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Oversee delivery of grants and technical assistance to project partners, including leading on diagnostics and implementation of recommendations 
  • Contribute to adapting and managing the implementation of the programme’s strategy, workplan and budget to achieve the targets, in collaboration with other programme staff.   
  • Lead the regional design and development of other key initiatives, including Business & Social Enterprise Development, Market Systems Development, Enabling Conditions, GESI and smallholder empowerment  
  • Collaborate with the wider Partnerships for Forests global team to bring synergies and learnings together under the “one platform” approach to IFSLU.  
  • Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for selected project activities, outputs and deliverables.  
  • Provide monthly and regular pipeline and strategy updates to the FCDO-SRO and other IFSLU Components.  
  • Support adaptive management by identifying contextual changes, risks, and opportunities, and proposing practical adjustments to programme delivery. 
  • Oversee the preparation and QA of project concepts/proposals for approval by Project Approval Committees and the Client, with support from the TAF Manager and the Technical Lead. Where the Team Leader is unavailable to participate in regular Project Approval Committees, the Regional Manager – DRC & ROC will participate as a voting member. 

People Management 

  • Manage a regional team comprised of various workstreams, supporting to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of timely work and high-quality outputs. 
  • Support the recruitment and onboarding of new programme team members. 
  • Provide regular feedback to the Team Leader, Project Director and other PMU-based teams.  
  • Ensure team motivation and wellbeing is prioritised, adhering to good staff management practices including staff planning, recruitment, on-boarding, appraisal, and development.  

Stakeholder Management

  • Contribute to the development and communication of a clear strategic vision for the programme and overseeing its effective implementation.  
  • Support the Team Leader in building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders including civil society organisation, public and private sector.   
  • Act as a representative in the region, specifically DRC & ROC. This includes client relationships in the region and in the UK. 
  • Participate in relevant regional events and conferences, raising the profile of the programme in the region.  
  • Work with partners and regional / country teams to identify and facilitate key opportunities relevant to the programme, including potential private public partnerships.  
  • Frequent regional and domestic travel may be required, often at short notice and to insecure locations.   
  • Any other tasks requested by the Team Leader or the central programme team. 

Partner/ Consortium Management 

  • Work closely with the P4F Congo Basin consortium partners to support effective programme delivery. This will involve identifying opportunities to utilize their specific areas of technical expertise to develop new activities and enhance existing activities. While this role is not expected to “own” any consortium partner relationships directly, the Regional Manager – DRC & ROC is expected to develop effective working relationships with each partner, cognizant of their particular strengths, and to be an effective correspondent for the programme’s portfolio and overall strategy in DRC & ROC. 

Operations, Governance and Risks 

  • Work closely with operations and finance colleagues to ensure compliant and efficient programme operations at country level.
  • Support risk management by identifying, mitigating, and escalating operational, fiduciary, reputational, and security risks.
  • Contribute to governance processes, internal reporting, audits, and compliance requirements as required. 

Professional Qualifications

Industry Qualification
Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering & Environmental Sciences Entrepreneurial, self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, results-driven business environment. A practical, hands-on approach to management that ensures ideas are turned into actions. Extensive relevant experience in international forestry, commercial agriculture or commodity trade policy, processes and investments, at a senior management level. Senior level experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and leading on delivery of high-quality results against tight deadlines. Track record of leading a team, delivering results and contributing to positive impact (i.e., economic, social and environmental) with a passion for achieving business and development outcomes. Proven track record in leading programmes or managing large, complex projects involving high-level local and regional stakeholder engagements and PPPs. Prior experience of working with international development agencies, for example FCDO. Demonstrated experience in outreach and partnership building across a range of stakeholders, particularly with private sector in Central African countries. Relevant experience in sustainability, markets and supply chains for agricultural or forest commodities such as, coffee, cocoa, timber products, non-timber forest products (NTFPs) etc. Cross-cultural sensitivity, with the ability to build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders across different socio-cultural contexts; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with experience working in an open and collaborative manner across a diverse multi-disciplinary team. Track record of managing a high performing team A high degree of personal resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Strong personal qualities, including integrity, equality, openness, inclusiveness and collegiality Fluency in written and spoken English and French is essential. Desirable Demonstrated experience working on programmes or initiatives that build livelihood resilience/ focus on enhancing support and empowerment of smallholders and local communities within the forestry sector. Knowledge and understanding of key barriers to participation and equity for marginalised groups in the sector and/or region, including, women and girls, IPLCs and/or people with disabilities. Knowledge of local languages will be considered as an advantage

Application Process

Close Date

25/05/2026

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