15 October, 1998 Members of the list may be interested in the following posts advertised in The Economist and New Scientist recently. Please respond directly to DFID at address given in the advertisment. Chris Turnbull Guyana Forestry Commission Support Project GUYANA The Government of Guyana and DFID have completed the first phase of a project to strengthen the institutional and operational capacity of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). The project's objective is to enable the GFC to effectively fulfil functions in support of sustainable, ecologically sound and socially integrated forest management systems. During the first phase National forest policy and legislation was reviewed and updated, management structures and procedures within the GFC were improved and forest management systems and standards were developed. The second phase will further develop forest management systems, introduce and integrate socially appropriate forestry practices and support the development and delivery of forestry education and training. Forest Resources Management Adviser Salary c.£37,800 You will assist the Forest Resources Management Division to develop and introduce improved procedures and systems for planning, management and monitoring of forest operations and for revenue collection. This will involve working closely with the staff of the Division to support the process of institutional change and strengthening which will include internal organisation and management systems, procedures and staff development. Specifically you will: support the preparation and implementation of a strategy and procedures for the zoning and allocation of forest land; support the development of guidelines for management plan preparation; promote formal linkages with research institutions and identify priorities for research in support of forest management objectives; assist with the development of systems for the monitoring and auditing of forest operations as an integral part of the Code of Practice for forest management and support the introduction of a new forest revenue system. Assisting with the development of IT systems and procedures including databases, GIS, mapping and operational procedures with the Forest Resources Management Division will also fall within your remit. QUALIFICATIONS The position demands a degree in forestry and a postgraduate qualification is desirable. At least 10 years' experience in tropical high forest management is essential. This should include experience working with forest services and with forest industries to develop and introduce sustainable forest management systems. Knowledge of forest operations and processes and of field survey and data collection techniques is also essential. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are pre-requisite. Please quote ref AH304/1C/PS/NS. Tel: 01355 84 . E-mail: d-senior@dfid.gtnet.gov.uk or y-patterson@dfid.gtnet.govuk Social Development Adviser Salary c.£36,200 Working across all aspects of the project and the GFC, you will provide advice and support on all social issues, including the development of transparent, accountable consultative processes. In addition, you will develop an informed understanding within the GFC of the need to ensure socially appropriate forest management practices which will include workshops on international best practice and ways to adapt this best practice to the situation in Guyana. You will also work with the GFC to review the Code of Practice for forest operations, monitoring procedures and management plan guidelines and to develop the guidelines and indicators required in each to ensure socially appropriate forest management practices are developed. Contributing to the development of a curriculum at the University of Guyana and the School of Agriculture that includes the essential social analytical skills required to ensure good forest management practices will also fall within your remit. QUALIFICATIONS You should have a degree in forestry or relevant social science and a postgraduate qualification is desirable. At least 10 years' experience of working with forest services to develop more socially appropriate forms of forest management practice is essential. Experience in social monitoring, impact assessments and participatory methodologies is important, as are strong gender analysis skills and experience of working with women at community level. In addition, you must be experienced with process project approaches and institutional reform programmes, in particular working with team-based approaches, through facilitated workshops and other mechanisms to develop understanding and ownership of approaches. Practical experience of working with communities to develop community-based management practices and a consultative process is essential. Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and team work skills are essential coupled with considerable flexibility to respond to in! itiatives and opportunities as they arise. Please quote ref AH304/1C/AF/NS. Tel: 01355 84 . E-mail: d-senior@dfid.gtnet.gov.uk or y-patterson@dfid.gtnet.govuk Forestry Education and Training Adviser Salary c.£36,200 The University of Guyana and Guyana School of Agriculture have teaching programmes in Forestry which offer Degree Diploma and Certificate, level studies. The project is supporting curriculum development and training delivery at both these institutions. You will be responsible for analysing, planning, implementing and assisting with the evaluation of a range of programmes aimed at developing and promoting forestry education in Guyana. This will require liaison and co-operation with forestry and academic institutions nationally, regionally and internationally. You will work closely with both the Guyana Forestry Commission and the forestry sector which provide short term teaching inputs, facilitate field studies and attachments and eventually employment opportunities. Your work will include identification of training needs and lecturing at the University. QUALIFICATIONS You must have a degree in forestry or education and a postgraduate qualification would be highly desirable. At least 10 years' experience in forestry and education is essential coupled with experience in the development and delivery of forestry education. A knowledge of tropical forest operations and processes, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member are pre-requisite. Please quote ref AH304/1C/JN/NS. Tel: 01355 84 . E-mail: d-senior@dfid.gtnet.gov.uk or y-patterson@dfid.gtnet.govuk TERMS OF APPOINTMENTS For all posts, you will be on contract to the British Government for 3 years in service to the Government of Guyana. Additional benefits will normally include variable tax-free allowances, children's education allowances, free accommodation and passages and annual fare-paid leave. For all posts applicants should either be nationals of Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA), or Commonwealth citizens who have an established right of abode and the right to work in the United Kingdom. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23 October 1998. For further details and application form, please write to Appointments Officer, Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 8EA, stating appropriate ref clearly on your envelope. DFID is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and applications for these posts are sought from both men and women.
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