International Markets and Collaboration Lead Consultant, Forest Governance

Position description

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

International Engagement:

• Contribute to Liberia’s engagement in international processes that incentivise forest governance in country;
• Represent the project in global forums such as the BMRC, Climate COPs, and other relevant platforms;
• Coordinate contributions to international dialogues on forest governance and climate-linked trade;
• Develop briefing materials and policy inputs to support Liberia’s international positioning;
• Support exchanges between key market players in Liberia and Liberian forest sector stakeholders to understand the market.

Market Analysis and Strategy:

• Conduct and commission market analyses to identify key and emerging markets for Liberia’s forest products;
• Provide strategic advice on trade opportunities and barriers;
• Support the development of market entry strategies aligned with governance reforms.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Facilitate multistakeholder deliberative processes between Liberian stakeholders and international market actors;
• Organise trade missions, roundtables, and bilateral meetings to promote mutual understanding;
• Build partnerships with trade bodies, certification schemes, and private sector actors.

Reporting and Knowledge Sharing:

• Produce reports and policy briefs on market trends and Liberia’s trade positioning to support the MEL Manager;
• Share insights with government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders;
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation through documentation of engagement outcomes.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience in international trade, market analysis, or policy engagement;
• Strong understanding of national and international forest governance, climate policy, and trade mechanisms;
• Strong understanding of the key players in Liberia and internationally in forest governance;
• Proven experience working with international institutions and market actors;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills;
• Familiarity with voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs), REDD+, or similar frameworks is desirable.

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