Sourcing Officers (x4)

BCP is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual as Sourcing Officer x 4 (SO). The locations will be Kasempa x 1, Kaoma x 1, Mwandi x 1 and Lufwanyama x 1. As SO, your job is to expand KZCFP. The role and responsibility is to assist in recruiting additional Chiefdoms into KZCFP, and getting them to VCS verification and the transfer of forest user rights to BCP. The SO sourcing will work closely with Sector Manager to generate day to day activity and monthly plans and reports for all the outlined activities as indicated in the annual work plan (AWP). Development of a sourcing strategy, engagement dashboard and sourcing tracker.

Responsibilities:

• This role targets the recruitment of new Chiefdoms within KZCFP.
• Prepare a sourcing strategy and engagement dashboard with guidance from the Sourcing Manager.
• Prepare an implementation plan covering all sourcing activities, through to verification.
• Establish trusting relationships with GRZ, Provincial and District Level Government which enables expansion.
• Establish trusted partnerships with communities.
• Impeccable, integrity-checked budget management.
• World-class, audit-proof FPIC that is well documented and has no gaps, and passes an annual VAG level gap analysis.
• Help new chiefdom secure forest carbon user rights.
• Build powerful alliances with FD and DNPW.

Alliance Builders Wanted:

Qualifications in a related field such as a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Project Management, Community Development or any relevant field.

Skills Required:

• A Masters Degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in a similar sector.
• Should be able to work in a multinational environment.
• Should have excellent facilitation skills.
• Ability to sign up Chiefdoms to REDD+.
• Strong facilitation skills with exceptional written and spoken English.
• Passionate commitment to BCP’s success.
• Performance-driven with good planning and time management skills.
• Willing to lead and work with teams and lead by example.
• High integrity and leadership skills.
• Strong conservation and livelihoods knowledge.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Impeccable Government relationship management and lobbying experience.
• A valid Zambian driving license.

As an equal opportunity employer, a competitive salary will be offered, plus training, plus the potential for performance bonuses, plus health benefits, plus a great work culture, plus career growth, plus working with a diverse and committed team.

Candidates interested in joining an innovative and high-performance team, and working towards doing amazing things in conservation technology and livelihoods, please send a CV, a cover letter, 3 reference contacts, and anything else that makes your application stand out by email to jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with Sourcing Officer (SO) and Location been applied for in the subject line. Please also send anything else that will help your application stand out.

Applicants who have worked in or reside in the site-base Province are encouraged to apply

Applications are accepted from 11th November 2022 until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If an applicant receives no response within a 30-day period, they should consider their application unsuccessful