Rainforest Foundation Norway is seeking a dynamic and experienced director for our unique rainforest protection program in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
To protect the Congo basin rainforest and the rights of local communities and Indigenous people, Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) has established an ambitious program for rights-based rainforest protection in DRC. We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced person to lead this work from Kinshasa. Our country office consists of 12 dedicated and motivated employees, with a high degree of competence within the field of human rights, policy and development work.
Rainforest Foundation Norway has been working in Democratic Republic of Congo since 2003. We have contributed to building an environmentally oriented civil society, aiming to ensure that local communities and their organizations can participate in political processes concerning their land and their future. Together with other civil society organizations we have made significant progress within the political and legal frameworks that govern our work.
As Country director you will be responsible for strategically developing the rainforest protection program in order to obtain maximum results, and represent RFN towards stakeholders, government authorities, donors and partners. Both fundraising and advocacy work is central to this position. Applicants need to have excellent skills in building trust, relations, engagement, and networks.
The Country director is responsible for the management of RFN’s office in DRC, including the development of human resources, finance steering, risk assessments and security. Management experience within these areas is highly valued.
Qualifications:
We are seeking a leader with the following qualifications:
Personal qualities:
We offer:
The position is a part of the International Department at the Rainforest Foundation Norway and is a two-year engagement with a possibility for extension.
For questions related to the position, please contact Anna Bjørndal (anna@rainforest.no) or Kevin Sasia (kevin@rainforest.no)
Application deadline: 29.05.22
Workplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Rainforest Foundation is one of the world's leading organizations aiming to preserve the remaining rainforest and strengthening the rights of its inhabitants. We work closely with indigenous and environmental organizations in Southeast Asia and Oceania, Central Africa and the Amazon, and conduct campaigns and information work in Norway and internationally. For more information about the Rainforest Foundation, see www.rainforest.no.