The FCLP’s strategic direction is determined by the Steering Committee, comprising ministers from FCLP member countries, on behalf of their leaders. The Steering Committee comprises Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, DRC, France, Germany, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Norway, Peru and the UK, and is Chaired by the United Kingdom and Guyana. 37 countries are now members of the FCLP, which together make up more than 35% of the world’s forests and 60% of global GDP.
The FCLP is supported by the Secretariat, which is managed and operates under the oversight of the Secretariat Board. Staff work remotely.
The Policy Associate performs administrative support services across both specialized and generalized processes in administration and logistics to ensure efficient, client-focused and effective service delivery. The incumbent fosters a quality- and results-oriented approach, ensuring the optimal and cost-effective use of office resources.
This position will report to the Policy Leads under the guidance of the Deputy Director for Policy. Key functions of the role include:
Administrative Services Coordination
Coordinate the delivery of workplan activities and execute standard office transactions, processes and client services, ensuring full compliance with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
Support Policy Leads with monitoring activity delivery against annual workplans.
Maintain accurate administrative control records to support team planning and resource allocation.
Compile data and research information to support the development and delivery of workplans to support service delivery.
Partnerships and Engagement
Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of Work Area meetings on forest finance.
Support the organization, tracking and maintenance of information to support member and partner engagement on forest finance.
Liaise with UNOPs personnel to support full integration of Work Area activities with UNOPs rules and regulations.
Support the delivery of in-person FCLP events and meetings.
Support Work Area communications producing content, compiling information and liaising with communications colleagues
Knowledge Building & Sharing
Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
Conduct research on administration-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.
Perform any other function as required to support delivery of each Work Area.
