The CAFI Trust Fund is the principal means to implement the Central African Forest Initiative. It is administered by the MPTF-Office (http://mptf.undp.org/factsheet/fund/AFI00). As per the updated Fund Terms of Reference and the direct cost Secretariat project document, the UNDP Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO) is hosting the CAFI Secretariat providing the secretariat administrative services under the oversight of the CAFI Executive Board and other participating UN organizations (UNDP, UNCDF, FAO, UN-Habitat, UNFPA, and UNEP).
The management of the CAFI Trust Fund is carried out at three levels:

• The Executive Board (EB), supported by the Secretariat, is responsible for overall coordination with CAFI Partner Countries and decisions regarding the allocation of resources from the CAFI Fund;
• UNDP MPTFO is responsible for administering the CAFI Fund; and
• UN agencies, the World Bank, bilateral cooperation agencies and international non-governmental organizations serve as Implementing Organizations to assist CAFI Partner Countries to implement NIFs that have been endorsed by the CAFI Board

The Chief of Programming will coordinate CAFI’s strategic programing efforts in the six partner countries from both a country and regional perspective, through networks with government, development partners and non-state actors. The Chief will work to leverage the funding allocation strategy vis-à-vis the expected results from CAFI’s Result Framework and in line with the strategy defined by the Executive Board. The Chief of Programming will coordinate a comprehensive unit and set of processes ranging from technical support, monitoring & evaluation, reporting and communication, innovation, amidst others. The Chief of Programming will ensure that funds are properly channeled, accounted for, that results are being monitored and reported accordingly and towards the expected results.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

• Identify and assess needs and priority areas for investment.
• Identify, propose and implement results-based operational approaches.
• Plan and implement the programing team’s contributions to the programming process (programme development and implementation oversight).
• Oversee the drafting of guidance notes and terms of reference for calls for expressions of interest/proposals, ensuring achievement of the deliverables and milestones defined in the letter of intent signed with CAFI.
• Establish criteria for evaluating EOIs and program proposals.
• Establish criteria, guidelines and operational systems to increase the accountability of executing agencies for achieving results and delegating implementation to operators, including national operators.
• Coordinate the technical review of bids so that i) bidders have recommendations for improving their bids, ii) the Executive Board can make a robust and informed assessment of bids and make informed decisions on program approval.

Lead the overall quality assurance and oversight of the CAFI portfolio (including the existing FONAREDD portfolio funded by CAFI), by developing results-based management systems.

• Develop and oversee a spatial management and monitoring system, and the use of technology for efficient operational modalities and systematize results monitoring
• Ensure that agencies comply with the CAFI results frameworks and that conditions of disbursements are monitored and met.
• Ensure CAFI Sec participation in the steering committees of the portfolio's projects, ensure the production of quality PTBAs and monitor their implementation.
• Identify and alert CAFI EB on delays in program implementation, as well as risks of not meeting programmatic LOI milestones, proposing appropriate corrective actions and mitigation measures to reduce them.
• Oversee the regular conduct of independent evaluations of projects (TORs, recruitment of experts, quality control of deliverables, follow-up on recommendations, etc.).
• Oversee the monitoring of projects and support the consolidation of the Fund's annual activity and performance reports. Consolidation of program and global reports to be submitted to the MPTF as well as semi-annual program reports.
• Oversee the provision of technical content for the LOI implementation milestone monitoring matrix.

Support the executive management of the CAFI Secretariat and ensure liaison with other sub-teams within the CAFI Secretariat such as Operations, M&E, Policy Dialogue/partnerships, Communications

• Contribute to risk management (owner of all programme related risks) of the CAFI interventions and support the CAFI risk management plan.
• Advise the CAFI communications team on defensive and proactive programming related communications.
• Oversee the development and presentation of programming related topics to the Executive Board during its meetings.
• Provide input and identify resource mobilization strategies and opportunities led by the Head of Secretariat.
• Consult and advise policy dialogue team on programming priorities and programs and obtain input from policy dialogue team for programming.
• Other activities as necessary and within the scope of the job description.

Knowledge management and sharing

• Ensure capacity to produce in-depth technical analysis and advice to stakeholders, mobilizing the necessary expertise (supporting consultants, roster, etc).
• Analyze and synthesize lessons learned and stimulate the adoption of best practices and knowledge, including the development of guidelines and other knowledge material.
• Stimulate knowledge management on results-based implementation approaches based on existing and operational experiences, as well as lessons learned from the portfolio.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products on relevant technical issues.
• Peer review, comment on and seek to improve the technical quality of programs/projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and others.
• Respond to questions about project progress, impacts, and lessons learned.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• The Chief Programming will supervise the Programming Unit, which includes 6 P4 Technical Specialists

Achieve Results:

• Level 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact

Think Innovatively:

• Level 4: Easily navigate complexity, encourage/enable radical innovation, has foresight

Learn Continuously

• Level 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all

Adapt with Agility

• Level 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes

Act with Determination

• Level 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence

Engage and Partner

• Level 4: Construct strategic multi-partner alliances in high stake situations, foster co- creation

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

• Level 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion

People Management:
UNDP People: Management Competencies can be found on the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Management - Portfolio Management

• Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization´s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Effectiveness

• Programming principles & standards and development effectiveness principles

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Effectiveness

• RBM standards and practices for programming.

2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate and Energy

• Climate and Forests: National REDD+ Strategies and Processes

2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate and Energy

• Climate and Forests: Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation

2030 Agenda: Planet - Nature, Climate and Energy

• Climate and Forests: REDD+/UNFCCC and access to emission reduction results-based payments (GCF or carbon markets)