Local Coordinator Floresta+ (Mato Grosso)

Contract

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Brazil received funds from the Green Climate Fund for the project “Payments for REDD+ results for results achieved by Brazil in the Amazon biome in 2014 and 2015”. Results-based payments received by Brazil from the GCF will contribute to the implementation of actions in the forest sector of Brazil's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the overall objective of Brazil's National Strategy for REDD (ENREDD+). This project has two main results: 1) Development of a pilot project on Payment for Environmental Services for the Conservation and Recovery of Native Vegetation (Forest+ Amazon Project); and 2) Strengthening of the implementation of ENREDD+ in Brazil, through improvements in its structure and governance systems. The CAR analysis and validation process demands a great effort on the part of the competent state agencies. To assist them in this process, the Support Plan for the states of the Legal Amazon was established for the implementation of the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project. This plan provides for communication and engagement actions with landowners and holders of rural properties, strengthening of CAR analysis teams, support in meeting requests for CAR rectifications, and support for the structuring of dynamic CAR analysis systems at the state level. These actions are expected to increase the number of eligible candidates for the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project. With the expansion of eligible candidates for the Project, the aforementioned plan also foresees actions to support owners and holders of rural properties in their enrollment in the Forest+ Conservation and Forest+ Recuperation modalities. The UN Volunteer Local Coordinator Floresta+ will be responsible for implementing at the state level the Support Plan for the Legal Amazon states, and for the Floresta + Amazonia Pilot Project, so that there is a greater number of candidates eligible for the Floresta + modalities Conservation and Recovery.

Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the Project Management Unit or their designated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will be responsible for the execution at the state level of the actions of the Plan to Support the States of the Legal Amazon, and for the implementation of the Floresta+ Amazônia Pilot Project, including the following activities:

• Prepare the Working Plan together with the Project Management Unit and the Supervisor, and to execute it as established; • Define adaptive strategies, documentation and procedures to ensure the achievement of expected outputs; • Articulate with the competent state body for the CAR to prioritize and increase the efficiency of the analysis of Rural Environmental Registers (CAR) of rural properties whose owners/possessors are potential beneficiaries of the Floresta+ Amazônia Project, as well as to expand the number of CARs analyzed in accordance with Law nº 12.651/2012.; • Plan and execute campaigns, together with the State Secretariat for Family Agriculture and the Environment, and other institutions related to the subject, to resolve pending issues in the CAR with the owners/holders of rural properties potentially eligible for the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project; • Define and implement strategies to increase compliance with notifications from the SICAR Owner/Holder Center, and to engage potential beneficiaries of the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project; • Plan and carry out campaigns, together with the State Secretariats for Family Agriculture and the Environment, and other state and municipal institutions related to the topic, to support the resolution of pending issues in the CAR and foster adherence of small landowners/owners of potentially eligible rural properties to the Project. • Support the implementation of the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project communication campaign in the Federation Unit. The campaigns should be carried out in strategic regions of the state that allow for greater effectiveness of the activity, including actions in several municipal urban centers and rural areas; • Coordinate the local UN Volunteers team and service desk activities of the CAR to be provided by the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project; • Participate in training events related to the process of environmental regularization of rural properties promoted by the state or by the Brazilian Forest Service. Attending to all training and knowledge transfer events in the context of supporting the environmental regularization of rural properties through the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project; • Carry out technical training at the State Secretariat for Family Agriculture and the Environment, as well as at institutions supporting rural property owners and holders, on the procedures for joining the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project; • Monitor the progress of the Floresta+ Amazonia pilot project activities carried out by partner institutions, in order to identify synergies and redundancies between planned and ongoing actions; • Carry out the registration of actions, activities and results achieved; • Collect data and information on local actions as required by the Project Management Unit and the Project Technical Coordination Unit; • Prepare follow-up reports on local activities; • Other related tasks may be requested or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/Expected Outputs As an active member of the UNDP team, the UN Volunteers are expected to provide efficient, responsive, friendly and high -quality support to the Floresta+ Pilot Project and its beneficiaries in fulfilling its functions, including: • Expansion of CAR analysis directed to rural properties of interest to the Floresta+ pilot project, analyzed in accordance with Law No. 12,651/2012; • Strengthening of the competent state agency for Family Agriculture in measures to support the environmental regularization of small rural properties; •Increase in the number of eligible entries in the Floresta+ pilot project. • The Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of accomplishments in relation to volunteering for peace and development during the assignment, such as reports on the number of volunteers deployed, activities engaged and capacities developed

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams.

socio-environmental analysis of rural properties with a focus on the forest code, in the location (state of Mato Grosso) of this assignment; • Proven professional experience in the "CAR - Cadastro Ambiental Rural", for instance, with registration, analysis and assistance to the owner/holder of rural property is desirable; • Demonstrated knowledge of "Lei de Proteção da Vegetação Nativa (Código Florestal Brasileiro)" and related regulations is required • Experience with projects and teams management is desirable. • Experience with federal and/or state public administration institutions is desirable; • Experience executing socioeconomic data, demographic census or related activities is desirable;

The activity will be carried out throughout the entire territorial extension of the State of Mato Grosso , regarding priority areas for the Floresta+ Amazônia pilot project. The UN Volunteer will be based in Cuiabá , and will travel to project areas. The level of security in Brazil is moderate (3). The United Nations Department of Security - UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to the high levels of serious and violent crimes, particularly in large cities. Violent crimes such as robberies, armed robberies, kidnappings and sexual assaults are very high. All UN personnel must scrupulously follow UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reserves, special procedures may apply. UN personnel should consult the local DSS office in advance. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for organizing their own housing and other essentials. The UN National Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.