Land Use Planning Lead, Sustainable Land Use Program (Pudt) (En/Fr) At World Resources Institute

This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in office. You will be based in the WRI office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The Sustainable Land Use Program is the largest program funded by the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) in the Republic of Congo, and one of the largest since the initiative’s inception in 2015. It is managed by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, under the aegis of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo. The six objectives of the program relate to sustainable agricultural practices, alternatives to current wood energy practices, strengthening forestry institutions and stakeholders, infrastructure and mining projects with low environmental impact, well informed land use planning processes, and improving inter-ministerial coordination. As a partner in the program, the World Resources Institute is co-leading the spatial planning component.

Specifically, we will contribute to the following six outcomes:

1. Land Use Planning Decisions

has. A functional online portal for land use planning in Congo: This online portal will be based on GFW’s Map Builder tool ( https://mapbuilder.wri.org/ ), but will need to be tailored to this specific project with standard operating procedures, quarterly mapping reports, GIS dashboards and analyses, and a list of priority datasets approved for the portal. These products will be jointly designed by WRI and the National Geographic Institute.

b. Improved coordination in the management of geospatial data: technical support to the Groupe d’animation et de concertation de l’ménagement du territory (GACAT), signing of protocols for data sharing between ministries, procedures for data sharing between the different levels.

2.GIS and Cartography

has. Cleaned and updated land use planning data: on-demand GIS analyzes for the portal, HCVs and all other major components of the Sustainable Land Use Program.

b. Harmonized Methodology for Community Land Mapping: Draft Methodology, Methodology Testing Documents, Final/Approved Methodology. These products will be co-designed by WRI and selected national CSOs.

3. Capacity building

has. Capacity building of key stakeholders in the use of geospatial data: needs assessment report and capacity-building plan, training materials for trainers and users.

b. Knowledge and Technology Transfer: Strategy to ensure autonomous use of all program deliverables by designated national actors.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the WRI’s Country Director, Republic of Congo, you will co-lead the WRI component in the program. You will provide on-demand expertise for land use modeling and scenarios, policy recommendations for Congo’s National Land Use Plan and National Land Use Plan, and any relevant land use planning analysis. You will be WRI’s first contact for land use planning policies and strategies. You will also support other WRI Africa activities related to land improvement, including engagement with Data Lab’s Product and Engineering teams to ensure that user needs are reflected in product strategies. You will work with teams in Congo and around the world.

What you will do:

Technical supervision of the WRI portfolio in the PUDT (70%):

• Co-lead WRI’s involvement in the process of developing and implementing Land Use Planning tools in the Republic of Congo, particularly the National Land Use Plan and the National Land Use Plan
• Integrate land use planning policies and strategies into the land use portal
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on land use trends and issues to inform policy decisions and planning processes to be integrated into the portal
• Provide standards to ensure equity and participation in decision-making on land allocations
• Collect, analyze, and present data on several aspects of land use planning
• Provide on-demand expertise for land use modeling and scenarios, policy recommendations for Congo’s National Land Use Plan and National Land Use Plan, and any relevant land use planning analysis
• Provide technical and non-technical information to public partners on land use planning, land use laws, land use planning and other land use regulations
• Advise the MATIER and the other sectors involved in the PUDT, at national and departmental level, on cartographic data management issues

Fundraising, project implementation and reporting (15%):

• Support fundraising and proposal writing related to geospatial solutions in Congo and Central Africa
• Support project implementation, donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes of Forest Atlas and other technical components of WRI in Congo and Central Africa

Outreach and networking (15%):

• Improve the visibility of WRI in the Republic of Congo on land use planning. This will include presentations at selected external – and internal – meetings, the production of communications products (eg posters or infographics, blog posts), and the provision of expert feedback to strategic news outlets
• Support communication efforts on WRI’s GIS data and offerings (including GFW tools and Land Use Atlas data) to non-technical audiences and partners
• Lead information sharing and coordination with WRI Congo and other WRI country offices on aspects related to land use planning. This includes systematically posting on internal channels, arranging meetings, and sending informational emails.

What you will need:

• Education: You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg land use planning, geospatial solutions, forest and land governance, etc.)
• Experience: You have 6+ years of relevant full time experience in the field of spatial planning, in particular in projects or programs related to land use change analysis, community land rights, ecosystem services analysis, HCCs, HCS, Essential Ecosystems or Landscape Management
• Experience working with government, civil society, indigenous peoples and local communities, academia and the private sector
• Experience in adult education, preferably in the design, testing and monitoring of train-the-trainer and practitioner modules
• Experience coordinating multiple processes at the same time with different teams
• Experience in technical support in a large NGO with matrix structure preferred
• Experience in geospatial modeling with an emphasis on developing and refining scenarios for low-deforestation land uses is preferred
• Ability to travel regularly in country
• Languages : You will be proficient in written and spoken English with full command of the French language
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required at the time of application. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter by February 15, 2024 . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values ​​are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

This position will be hybrid and will require a few days per week in the office. You will be based at the WRI office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. A work permit is required for non-Congolese at the time of submitting your application. WRI is unable to provide a work visa for this position.

About the program:

The Sustainable Land Use Program is the largest program funded by the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) in the Republic of Congo, and one of the largest since the initiative’s launch in 2015. It is managed by the Ministry of Territorial Planning, Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, under the aegis of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo. The six objectives of the program concern sustainable agricultural practices, The six objectives of the program concern sustainable agricultural practices, alternatives to current practices in terms of wood energy, the strengthening of forestry institutions and stakeholders, infrastructure and development projects. mining with low environmental impact, well-informed land-use planning processes and, improved inter-ministerial coordination. As a program partner, the World Resources Institute co-leads the land use planning component.

More specifically, we will contribute to the following six outcomes:

1. Land use planning decisions

has. A functional online portal for land use planning in Congo: This online portal will be based on the GFW MapBuilder tool ( https://mapbuilder.wri.org/ ), but will need to be adapted to this specific project with standard operating procedures, quarterly mapping reports, GIS dashboards and analyses, and a list of approved priority datasets for the portal. These products will be designed jointly by the WRI and the National Geographic Institute.

b. Improved coordination in the management of geospatial data: technical support for the regional planning coordination and coordination group (GACAT), signing of protocols for sharing data between ministries, procedures for sharing data between the different levels.

1. GIS and cartography
2. Cleaned and updated land use planning data: on-demand GIS analyzes for the portal, HCVs and all other major components of the Sustainable Land Use Program.
3. Harmonized methodology for community land mapping: draft methodology, methodology testing documents, final/approved methodology. These products will be designed jointly by WRI and selected national CSOs
4. Capacity Building
5. Capacity building of key stakeholders in the use of geospatial data: needs assessment report and capacity building plan, training materials for trainers and users.
6. Knowledge and Technology Transfer: Strategy to ensure autonomous use of all program deliverables by designated national actors.

Job Description :

Reporting to the WRI Country Director for the Republic of Congo, you will co-lead the WRI component of the program. You will provide on-demand expertise for land use modeling and scenarios, policy recommendations for the Congo National Land Use Plan and any relevant land use planning analysis. You will be the WRI’s first point of contact regarding land use planning policies and strategies. Additionally, you will support other WRI Africa activities related to land improvement, including through engagement with the Data Lab Product and Engineering teams to ensure user needs are reflected in product strategies. You will work with teams in Congo and around the world.

What you will do

Technical supervision of the WRI portfolio in the PUDT (70%):

• Co-lead WRI’s involvement in the process of developing and implementing land use planning tools in the Republic of Congo, particularly the National Land Use Plan and the National Land Use Plan
• Integrate land use planning policies and strategies into the land use planning portal.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on land use planning trends and issues to inform policy decisions and planning processes to be incorporated into the portal.
• Provide standards to ensure fairness and participation in decision-making on land allocations
• Collect, analyze and present data on several aspects of land use planning
• Provide on-demand expertise for land use modeling and scenarios, policy recommendations for the Congo National Land Use Plan and any relevant land use planning analysis.
• Provide technical and non-technical information to public partners on land use planning, land use planning laws, land use planning and other land use planning regulations.
• Advise the MATIER and other sectors involved in the PUDT, at the national and departmental level, on cartographic data management issues.

Fundraising, project implementation and reporting (15%):

• Support fundraising and proposal writing related to geospatial solutions in Congo and Central Africa.
• Support project implementation, donor reporting and monitoring and evaluation processes of the forest atlas and other technical components of the WRI in Congo and Central Africa.

Awareness and networking (15%):

• Improving the visibility of WRI in the Republic of Congo on land use planning. This will include presentations at external – and internal – meetings, producing communications products (e.g. posters or infographics, blog posts), and providing expert feedback to bodies. strategic press.
• Support communications efforts on WRI’s GIS data and offerings (including GFW tools and Land Use Atlas data) to non-technical audiences and partners.
• Lead information sharing and coordination with WRI Congo and other WRI country offices on aspects related to land use planning. This includes systematically posting on internal channels, organizing meetings and sending informational emails.

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What you will need:

• Education : You hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. land use planning, geospatial solutions, forest and land governance, etc.)
• Experience : You have more than 6 years of relevant full-time experience in the field of land use planning, particularly in projects or programs related to the analysis of land use changes, community land rights , analysis of ecosystem services, HCC, HCS, essential ecosystems or landscape management.
• Experience in working with government, civil society, indigenous peoples and local communities, academia and the private sector.
• Proven experience in adult training, preferably in the design, testing and monitoring of training modules for trainers and practitioners.
• Experience coordinating multiple processes at the same time with different teams is essential.
• Experience with geospatial modeling, particularly developing and refining low deforestation land use scenarios.
• Experience in technical assistance in a large NGO with a matrix structure preferred
• Ability to travel 10%

Languages : You will master written and spoken English and have a perfect command of the French language.

Requirements : Existing work authorization is required at the time of application. WRI is unable to authorize a work visa.

Potential salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensating factors.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter by February 15, 2024. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange and learn with passionate colleagues working at the forefront of their fields in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the United States.
• The opportunity to make an impact and grow your career within a mission-driven organization, with access to diverse learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
• A long-term commitment to a hybrid work model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days which increase with seniority.

About Us :

Founded in 1982, the World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, global, nonprofit research organization that turns big ideas into action at the intersection of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges the world must overcome in this decade to ensure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities and the ocean. WRI has nearly 1,800 employees worldwide working in 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is to provide high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s biggest environmental and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to take ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and large-scale solutions for lasting, far-reaching impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to lead human society to live in a way that protects the Earth’s environment and its ability to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values ​​are shared ideals that unite us: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

WRI is committed to advancing gender equality and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, people of African descent and indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also received EDGE certification.

Our human resources team carefully reviews all applications.