A consultant for the mapping of Financial Flows to Central Africa.
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a A consultant for the mapping of Financial Flows to Central Africa.
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Overview
Duties and responsibilities
The consultant will produce a report as main author with the supervisor (Richard Eba’a Atyi) as a co-author. The report will: Present and analyse financing flows from 2018 to date directed towards Central Africa in support of nature conservation, sustainable forest management and climate change.
The analysis will include public funding sources (bilateral and multilateral) as well as private and philanthropic sources; Present the main areas (or domains) covered by the current financing flows and identify possible imbalances and gaps; Provide a comparative analysis between financing flows to Central Africa, and those oriented towards tropical America (the Amazon Basin) and tropical Asia (Southeast Asia); Identify needs and opportunities for financing the forest and environment sector of Central Africa.
Requirements
- An MSc in environmental economics or another related field
- A track record of published papers and reports in the field of forestry and environment
- Capacity to work in English or French Familiarity with the international financial architecture
- A good knowledge of the African context.
Education, knowledge and experience
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• An MSc in environmental economics or another related field
• A track record of published papers and reports in the field of forestry and environment
• Capacity to work in English or French
• Familiarity with the international financial architecture
• A good knowledge of the African context.
Terms and conditions
• This is a consultancy position.
• The consultant will produce the first draft of the report by the end of May 2024 and the final report one month later. The report will be no longer than 60 pages including references. The report should include tables, graphs and figures for illustration.
• Work location: Yaoundé Cameroon
Application process
The application deadline is 12 OctoberFinancial Consultant 2023
We will acknowledge all applications but will contact only short-listed candidates.