Nature-based Solution Demonstration Coordinator, RECOFTC Thailand

About the Company

RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach in supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have almost 40 years of experience working with people and forests and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change and achieve the UN Global Goals.

We operate in the Asia-Pacific region, with country offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam.

RECOFTC is a consortium partner in the 60-month Urban Resilience Building and Nature Project, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The project aims to strengthen climate change adaptation in up to six local administrative organizations in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani provinces by addressing location-specific risks identified through climate projections, hazard maps and vulnerability assessments.

Adaptation will be strengthened through locally appropriate nature-based solutions, including wetland restoration, conservation and management, improved urban environmental management, forest restoration, urban forests and green spaces, mangrove restoration, sustainable land-use planning and improved management of public and private gardens and commercial landholdings.

As a consortium partner, RECOFTC will support IUCN in implementing Work Packages 2 and 3. RECOFTC will jointly lead the implementation of Work Package 2, which focuses on demonstrating nature-based solutions and selected ecosystem-based adaptation measures in target areas. RECOFTC will also provide technical support to target beneficiaries and relevant local government agencies in implementing project activities.

RECOFTC is seeking a Nature-based Solutions Demonstration Coordinator for the Urban Resilience Building and Nature Project, based at the RECOFTC Thailand Office in Bangkok. The selected candidate will be offered a 24-month contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Tasks and Duties

The Nature-based Solutions Demonstration Coordinator will be a member of the RECOFTC Thailand Office. The Coordinator will work closely with the Capacity Development and Research Coordinator and report directly to the Country Director.

The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the design, planning, implementation, capacity development, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of nature-based solutions demonstrations. The Coordinator will facilitate effective communication, coordination and exchange among project partners, stakeholders and the RECOFTC team to support timely decision-making and delivery of project results.

Specific tasks and duties include:

Project planning and implementation

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Work Package 2 of the Urban Resilience Building and Nature Project
• Coordinate with IUCN’s Field Project Coordinator, consortium partners, key stakeholders and target groups to organize workshops and consultation meetings in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani provinces
• Support data collection for the development of nature-based solutions proposals in collaboration with municipalities, subdistrict administrative organizations and key partners
• Coordinate and facilitate the design, planning and development of nature-based solutions interventions at three pilot sites in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani provinces
• Supervise and coordinate the construction and implementation of nature-based solutions interventions at the three pilot sites
• Support capacity development, training and learning events on urban resilience in collaboration with RECOFTC Thailand and project consortium partners
• Support the assessment of ecological performance using IUCN’s Urban Nature Index in collaboration with IUCN’s Field Project Coordinator

Monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Monitor progress against planned activities and outputs, project budgets and implementation schedules, and recommend adjustments as needed to ensure effective project delivery
• Support the prudent and accountable management of project financial resources in accordance with IKI, IUCN and RECOFTC policies and procedures
• Prepare project progress reports, including narrative and financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure timely submission
• Contribute to RECOFTC’s internal monitoring, evaluation and learning processes by documenting lessons learned, outputs and outcomes
• Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, innovative approaches, tools, processes and good practices generated by the project

Partnership and communication

• Liaise and build networks with international organizations, private sector entities, non-government organizations and government agencies to support information exchange, strategic collaboration and networking
• Represent RECOFTC at project-related meetings, public events and networking opportunities
• Support advocacy and engagement with government and non-government stakeholders at all levels
• Maintain relationships with key local stakeholders and potential partners interested in collaborating with or supporting the project
• Work with the communications team to document project results, develop communications products, strengthen project outreach and disseminate achi