Institutional Development Specialist

Opportunity description: The "Institutional Development Specialist (SURAGGWA-Senegal)" will work under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Senegal, under the direct supervision of the Assistant to the FAO Programme Representative and under the technical supervision of the National Project Coordinator. The holder will also work in close collaboration with the relevant partners of the Government of Senegal at the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition (METE), including the National Designated Authority (AND) of the Green Climate Fund and the Director General of the Senegalese Reforestation Agency and the Great Green Wall (ASERGMV).

Responsibilities

Mapping and diagnostics of the organizational development of GMV stakeholders Update the mapping of organizations and institutions (local, national and regional) involved in the implementation of the Great Green Wall initiative in Senegal. Ensure the identification and mobilization of the representatives and substitutes of the different categories of actors, in order to structure, animate and sustain the functioning of the National Coalition of the Great Green Wall Conduct a diagnosis of the organizational development (OD) of community-based organizations, and NGOs associated with the implementation of GMV: governance, mandates, technical and functional capacities, human and financial resources, overlapping competencies. Identify areas of collaboration between these organizations and opportunities for synergy with the project Develop and propose a support plan and institutional strengthening adapted to the needs identified at each scale (local, national, regional). Provide monitoring and management tools for these organizations at each scale (local, national, regional) Ensure the follow-up and periodic updating of the support plan, in line with the evolution of the needs of the organizations supported. Structuring and support of the National Coalition for the Great Green Wall

Other information

To accompany the process of setting up, structuring and operating the national coalition of the Great Green Wall in Senegal, as well as any other coordination initiative revolving around ASERGMV. Support the establishment and facilitation of multi-stakeholder consultation frameworks (local committees, dialogue platforms, thematic working groups). Develop appropriate governance tools (agreement protocols, management charters, procedures manuals, coordination and accountability mechanisms). Facilitate dialogue and synergy between public, private, local authorities, producer organisations and civil society involved in GMV. Map major risks that could compromise sustainability (operational, institutional, etc.) and propose a mitigation plan. Stakeholder engagement/social engineering/resource mobilization Support, in close relationship with the Environmental and Social Safeguarding Manager of the project, the preparation and implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan (PMEPP). Support the implementation of the project’s social engineering activities (community consultations, gender and social inclusion approaches). Ensure the proper integration of environmental and social safeguards considerations into the institutional and organizational processes supported by the project. Develop and implement a complaint management mechanism at each scale (local, national, regional) in collaboration with the environmental and social safeguarding manager of the project; Support the traceability and monitoring of Great Green Wall funding in Senegal; Ensure coordination and synergy of interventions and funding by technical and financial partners, including United Nations system agencies Contribute to the mobilization of complementary resources for the Great Green Wall in Senegal. Planning, monitoring and evaluation, communication and accountability Ensure the preparation of the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP) for activities within its area of competence under the supervision of the Budget Holder. Ensure the implementation of programmed activities and follow-up of their technical and financial execution, in collaboration with the Project Coordination Unit and ASERGMV. Support follow-up on the management of ASRGMV audit recommendations Contribute to the project monitoring and evaluation system (collection, analysis and reporting of data) for organizational and institutional development indicators. Ensure the achievement of performance indicators related to its field, in accordance with the logical framework and the monitoring and evaluation plan of the project; Collaborate with other experts (ecological monitoring/monitoring, ES safeguards and value chain) for the development and implementation of the livelihood restoration plan. Coordination, capitalization and cross-cutting support Ensure coherence and coordination between institutional development activities and other components of the project (landscape restoration, NWFP value chains, resource mobilization). Contribute to the writing of periodic technical reports and the capitalization of good practices and lessons learned in organizational and institutional development. Represent the project, upon delegation of the Coordinator, in technical forums related to the institutional development and governance of the Great Green Wall. Perform any other tasks related to his/her area of expertise, at the request of the Project Coordinator. Carry out any other related duties requested by the IUC Coordinator or the PMU, in relation to the mandate of the position.

Candidate profile

Education / Qualifications

Higher university degree (Master or equivalent, B.A.+5 minimum) in engineering, social sciences, political science, institutional/organizational development, natural resource management, public administration or related field relevant to the position.

Experience

At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in institutional and organizational development, planning, monitoring and evaluation or natural resource governance. Current knowledge (mastered) – level C) of French. Senegalese nationality or resident of the country with a regular work permit.

Required skills

Technical/functional skills Work experience in multiple locations or areas of work, especially in field positions. Proven ability to plan, design and implement activities on degraded land restoration, territorial food systems. Scope and relevance of experience or knowledge on government coordination mechanisms to encourage coherence and synergies in initiatives and projects. Scope and relevance of experience in mobilizing sectoral ministries for the implementation of FAO initiatives, including on climate change, sustainable land management. Niveau B the National Library English is an asset.

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