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PUBLIC SECTOR – REGIONAL COORDINATOR – NIGERIA
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
McKinsey is looking for an experienced external contractor to act as a Regional Coordinator for an anticipated programme on sustainable forestry and land use.
The broad objective of the programme is to catalyse increased private investment and public-private partnerships in sustainable forestry and agriculture. The programme will also aim to support a transformation to sustainability in markets for commodities that are associated with deforestation, including timber, palm oil, soya, beef, paper and board. The programme will run for four years with possibility of extension.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Regional Coordinator is responsible for formulating and implementing the programme’s regional strategy, and reports to the Team Leader and the Deputy Team Leader. The position is based in West/Central Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Formulating and implementing the programme’s regional strategy and budget in West/Central Africa
Regular communication and alignment of strategies with the programme’s central leadership team and other stakeholders
Overseeing and managing an international team of short-term and long-term consultants, advisors as well as potential subcontractors
Ensuring that an effective regional and local monitoring and evaluation framework is in place
Coordinating all regional planning and reporting requirements of the programme
DESIRED SKILLS
Requirements:
University degree in either social sciences, business, finance, politics, agriculture, forestry, environmental management and conservation or other relevant field
Minimum 8 years’ relevant work experience
Experience in either sustainable forestry or sustainability in markets and supply chains for agricultural commodities associated with deforestation
Experience in leading programmes involving high-level local and regional stakeholder engagements and public-private partnerships (prior experience of working with big international development agencies, for example DFID, USAID or World Bank, considered a plus)
Solid experience in managing budget and technical and administrative teams in challenging environments and delivering against deadlines. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Demonstrated experience in outreach and partnership building across a range of stakeholders, particularly with private sector
Direct experience or familiarity with the target geography is highly desirable
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated management ability and experience
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Experience from working in international teams
High level interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to be based in Central Africa with possibility of travel
Fluent in English (knowledge of French and/or local language considered a plus)
Passion for impact and learning
TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and cover letter along as soon as possible and before May 30th via email to:econ_dev_recruitment@mckinsey.com using ‘CTL Sustainable Forestry – West/Central Africa’ in the subject line.
Competitive compensation offered.
We will only contact eligible candidates for interview. No phone calls please. McKinsey is an equal opportunity employer.
DUE DATE: 30 May, 2015