Regional Focal Point

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in Action), is looking for a proactive

Regional Focal Point

to contribute to the implementation of the “EU Regulatory Compliance with Landscape Impact” Project (IKI-EUDR) in Chazuta, Tarapoto, Alonso de Alvarado, and Moyobamba.

About Landscape Alliance:

Landscape Alliance (LA) is the operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). It transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being.

CIFOR and ICRAF are independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

About the position:

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Regional Focal Point will play a key role in coordinating and supporting project activities across the San Martín region

. The position will assist with operational planning and field implementation, stakeholder engagement, workshop coordination, monitoring and reporting, as well as the follow-up of local project expenditures and safeguard-related observations. The position will be based in Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru.

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Key responsibilities:

Purpose

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Support the operational planning of IKI-EUDR project activities in the field in San Martín, under the guidance of the Project Coordinator.

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Follow up on and stay informed of processes related to supply/value chains, traceability, verification, EUDR compliance, and restoration occurring in San Martín, to keep the project team informed and responsive.

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Support the tracking of the local project budget in accordance with instructions from the Finance team and the Project Coordinator.

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Assist in the co-development of materials to strengthen multi-level capacities in restoration integrated with supply chain development, to build local stakeholder capacity.

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Participate in fieldwork activities in selected landscapes as coordinated by the project team.

Engagement

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Represent Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF in action) in San Martín in engagement activities with relevant actors on EUDR, sustainable coffee and cocoa production, landscape governance, and restoration — including bilateral and multi-actor meetings organized by the regional government and/or civil society, cooperatives, associations, and the private sector, and platforms such as the SMART Initiative — to build and sustain the project's stakeholder relationships.

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Communicate information and feedback between San Martín stakeholders and the project team, and inform the Project Coordinator of issues affecting engagement.

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Inform the Project Coordinator of relevant developments in other regional projects (IKI CAP4BIO, SMART Initiative) that may affect IKI-EUDR activities.

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Participate in periodic team meetings to follow up on the agreed workplan, to keep activities aligned with project objectives.

Delivery

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Support the preparation of workshops in San Martín accordingly to plans set by the project team, including coordination with participants, service providers, and procurement of materials.

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Organize administrative supporting documentation in accordance with Landscape Alliance and donor guidelines, escalating compliance issues as needed.

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Support the monitoring and evaluation of results, including the organization of means of verification, and contribute to the completion of MEL reports as indicated by MEL focal points, to support evidence-based reporting.

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Report observations related to safeguards and mitigation measures during field activities to the Project Coordinator.

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Provide inputs on key results and support the development of notes, success stories, and other communication products in coordination with communication specialists, to document and disseminate project progress.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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Master's degree in Agronomy, Forestry, Social Sciences, or a related discipline, with a focus on natural resource management in the Peruvian Amazon.

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6 years of work experience in the following topics: supply/value chains, cocoa and coffee sustainable production, traceability and verification systems, agroforestry, smallholder agriculture, multi stakeholder platforms, technical assistance.

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Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated professional experience in similar positions, especially in NGOs.

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Knowledge of the Amazonian context, experience in the provision of logistics support to field operations in Amazonian or rural environments (desirable).

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Ability to mobilize between Tarapoto, Chazuta, Alonso de Alvarado, Moyobamba and small villages according to project needs.

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Ability to adapt to complex situations and changing priorities.

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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with local and regional stakeholders.

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Effective leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.

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Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.

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Intermediate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

What are we offering?

• 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance.
• Compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Excellent working environment.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.