The In-Country Coordinator provides strategic, technical, and coordination support to enable effective national engagement in the Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP) and to advance the implementation of country-level priorities related to forests, climate, and biodiversity.
Role Purpose
The role focuses on:
- Strengthening coordination across national stakeholders
- Supporting implementation of Country Packages and related initiatives
- Facilitating alignment between national priorities and FCLP work areas, according to national context and priorities
- Supporting access to finance and partnerships
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Deputy Programme Director and in close coordination with Sherpas of each country, the In-Country Coordinator will focus on the following activities:
1. Coordination and Reporting
- Lead the development, regular updating, and monitoring of the country’s annual FCLP workplan
- Provide ongoing coordination between national and international actors
- Deliver regular updates, reports, and briefing materials
- Support planning and delivery of key events and political moments
- Prepare annual reports about countries’ participation on FCLP
2. Governance and National Engagement
- Support government participation in FCLP governance processes (e.g. Steering Committee, key meetings)
- Support engagement in FCLP thematic priorities (e.g. integrated fire management, sustainable wood, supply chains)
- Identify opportunities for implementation and partnerships
- Facilitate coordination between relevant national institutions, private-sector and FCLP partners
- Coordinate inputs across ministries and national stakeholders
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and summaries
- Ensure consistent and informed national engagement
3. Country Packages/National Action Strategy
- Support development and implementation of Country Packages and other national action activities
- Support organization of meetings, dialogues and other National Action activities
- Facilitate coordination between national actors, partners, and FCLP Secretariat
- Align Country Packages and other FCLP activities with national strategies (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPs)
- Support preparation of investment pipelines and political engagement
- Enable knowledge sharing and participation in the Country Packages International Working Group
4. IPs and LCs, and Land Tenure
- Support implementation of the International Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC) – if applicable
- Facilitate engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
- Strengthen coordination, monitoring, and reporting processes related to the involvement of IPs and LCs in FCLP activities or initiatives
5. Finance and Carbon Markets
- Support national engagement in FCLP carbon markets and climate finance initiatives
- Facilitate coordination with private sector, donors, and financial actors
- Provide national analysis on relevant frameworks when needed (e.g. Article 6, voluntary markets)
Expected Outcomes
- Annual workplan developed and implemented: A clear, country-specific annual workplan is agreed with the FCLP Secretariat and national stakeholders, guiding priorities, timelines, and delivery across all relevant workstreams.
- Strengthened national coordination and engagement in FCLP: Effective coordination mechanisms are established across government institutions and partners, enabling coherent participation in FCLP processes.
- Effective implementation and progression of Country Packages (if applicable): Country Packages advance in line with agreed milestones, with improved alignment between national priorities, partners, and financing opportunities.
- Improved alignment between national priorities and international support: FCLP engagement supports stronger coherence between national strategies (e.g. NDCs, NBSAPs) and international initiatives, partners, and platforms.
- Enhanced access to finance and partnerships: Increased mobilization of financial and technical support, including through alignment with donors, private sector actors, and relevant initiatives.
- Clear and consistent reporting and communication: Timely delivery of high-quality updates, briefs, and reports to inform decision-making and external engagement.
