Coordinador/a Técnico/a DCF para Charagua

Job Posting Organization:
WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is a global conservation organization founded in 1961, dedicated to preserving the world's biological diversity and ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable. With a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 5,000 employees, WWF works on various environmental issues, including climate change, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development. The organization collaborates with local communities, governments, and businesses to promote sustainable practices and protect ecosystems.

Job Overview:
The position of Coordinador/a Técnico/a DCF para Charagua is crucial for the successful implementation of the DCF (Deforestation and Climate Friendly) component in Charagua. The role involves coordinating and providing technical oversight for actions aimed at sustainable production and conservation of forests and ecosystems. The incumbent will work closely with various stakeholders, including indigenous communities, local government, and private sector partners, to ensure that interventions contribute to reducing deforestation, enhancing local capacities, and improving productive practices. The position requires a proactive approach to managing relationships and facilitating technical assistance to promote sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in cattle ranching and soybean production. The role also includes monitoring and reporting on project progress, ensuring alignment with WWF Bolivia's strategic objectives, and contributing to the development of a replicable jurisdictional model for sustainable land management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical implementation of the DCF component and sustainable production of soy and beef in Charagua, ensuring alignment with project objectives and WWF Bolivia's strategy. This includes developing work plans, budgets, and project monitoring.
• Facilitate operational relationships with the Autonomous Indigenous Peasant Government of Charagua Iyambae, indigenous communities, producer associations, private producers, and local partners.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the jurisdictional action plan for Charagua, integrating protected areas, productive zones, and governance mechanisms.
• Identify pilot productive units and coordinate technical assistance actions with cattle and soybean producers to promote sustainable practices free from deforestation and conversion.
• Monitor the implementation of 10 pilot projects on cattle ranching and soybean production with indigenous communities, including activity planning, field visits, progress tracking, risk identification, and corrective measures.
• Support the development and strengthening of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, including information on deforestation risk, early warnings, land use changes, and compliance with DCF commitments.
• Contribute to the systematization and dissemination of learnings, results, and best practices for generating technical reports, communication products, and learning documents that allow for model replication in other landscapes.
• Manage and supervise consultancies, technical services, grants, or collaboration agreements related to the DCF component in Charagua, verifying the technical quality of products and deliverables.
• Assist in preparing technical and financial reports, inputs for donors, presentations, work plans, and internal reports related to the Charagua component. 1
• Promote coordination between the DCF productive component, protected areas, social and environmental safeguards, communications, operations, and administration of WWF Bolivia. 1
• Strengthen deforestation monitoring capacities and support initiatives of SERNAP (National Service of Protected Areas). 1
• Represent WWF Bolivia technically in local spaces, multi-stakeholder meetings, public-private platforms, and consultation processes related to sustainable production, conservation, and territorial management in Charagua. 1
• Inform donors and the WWF network about project progress, including meetings with USA, donors, and other relevant actors. 1
• Identify opportunities, risks, and needs for institutional and community strengthening to improve project implementation and sustainability of results.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, agronomy, animal science, biology, veterinary medicine, forestry engineering, rural development, economics, territorial management, or related fields.
• Postgraduate studies or additional training in project management, sustainable value chains, sustainable agricultural production, conservation, environmental monitoring, or territorial development will be valued.
• Proven experience in systematizing and documenting successful experiences in sustainable or regenerative agriculture and livestock in the Bolivian Chaco region will be considered an asset.
• At least 5 years of general professional experience in conservation, sustainable development, agricultural production, territorial management, and value chains.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Sustainable Rural Development with a focus on Territorial Management.
• At least 5 years of experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring field projects, preferably in indigenous territories, protected areas, productive landscapes, or rural zones.
• Proven experience working with livestock, agricultural, or agroforestry producers, including technical assistance, adoption of best practices, and productive improvement processes.
• Knowledge of deforestation-free and conversion-free production approaches, sustainability in value chains, environmental risk management, and monitoring land use changes.
• Experience in engaging with municipal, autonomous, indigenous, departmental, or national authorities, as well as with civil society organizations, the private sector, and cooperation. 1
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder spaces, technical tables, participatory workshops, and territorial planning processes. 1
• Experience in preparing technical reports, work plans, terms of reference, monitoring consultancies, and systematizing information. 1
• Willingness to live and travel frequently within Charagua and other project implementation areas. 1
• Solid proficiency in office tools and collaborative platforms; experience with GIS tools, environmental monitoring, databases, or MRV systems will be valued.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as environmental sciences, agronomy, animal science, biology, veterinary medicine, forestry engineering, rural development, economics, or territorial management. Additional qualifications such as postgraduate studies or specialized training in project management, sustainable value chains, sustainable agricultural production, conservation, environmental monitoring, or territorial development will be considered advantageous and may enhance the candidate's profile.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of general professional experience in areas related to conservation, sustainable development, agricultural production, territorial management, and value chains. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience specifically in Sustainable Rural Development with a focus on Territorial Management. Furthermore, candidates should demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring field projects, ideally in indigenous territories, protected areas, productive landscapes, or rural zones. Proven experience in working with livestock, agricultural, or agroforestry producers is essential, including providing technical assistance, facilitating the adoption of best practices, and engaging in productive improvement processes.

Languages:
Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of English is also valued and considered an asset, as it may facilitate communication with international partners and stakeholders, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage in broader conservation and sustainable development discussions.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require the candidate to live in Charagua, with frequent travel to other project implementation areas. The role involves significant interaction with various stakeholders, including indigenous communities, local governments, and private sector partners. The position is integral to the success of the DCF project and contributes to the broader mission of WWF in promoting sustainable practices and conservation efforts in Bolivia. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process, and the organization is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration among its teams.