Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation (CliPAD)

The BMZ-financed project “Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation” (CliPAD) was launched in 2009 to assist the Lao Government in preparing for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) process at various levels. In its fourth phase, CliPAD has received co-financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for 2020-2025 in Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).

Within this context, GIZ acts as an Accredited Entity (AE) and Executing Entity (EE) for the project, in collaboration with the Lao Government. The program is expected to mitigate 11.7 million t CO2eq from May 2020 until March 2027 and will have a positive impact on direct and indirect beneficiaries in six provinces.

The overall module objective of the BMZ commission states: “Emissions from land use change and forestry in northern Laos are reduced.”

Tasks of the expert

  • Supporting the team leader in management, monitoring and quality control of the implementation as well as reporting
  • Identification and economic analyses of successful inclusive business models that can be replicated in the selected VCs
  • Identify, screen and select suitable agri-MSMEs for close cooperation with the project
  • Support in initiating and shaping inclusive business relationships
  • Develop close and trustworthy collaborations with selected agri-MSMEs
  • Preparation of cooperation agreements with companies
  • Organisation of B2B (business-to-business) meetings
  • Support the implementation and up-scaling of successful inclusive business models
  • Support the team leader in preparing and hosting policy dialogues
Qualifications: 
  • University degree (‘master’s or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or Innovation
  • 4 years of professional experience in private sector development and 3 years of professional experience in Agri-MSME support
  • 3 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation and 1 year of professional experience in the forestry sector
  • 7 years of professional experience in Lao PDR
  • 2 years of experience working in development cooperation projects
  • Knowledge of English C1-level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Start / Duration: 

From January 2025 over 26 months in full time

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