Regional Program Analyst LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) – ILC

Reference number: 202615
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Peru or Brazil

CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

ILC LAC(https://lac.landcoalition.org/en/) is a Regional Platform of the International Land Coalition (ILC https://www.landcoalition.org/en/), a global alliance of 300+ civil society and intergovernmental organizations working together to put people at the centre of land governance through shifting power to the women, men and communities who live on and from the land. ILC network organizes around member-led National Land Coalitions as well as regional and global thematic platforms. ILC supports members, both directly and indirectly, by creating a more conducive policy environment at national and international level through evidence-based advocacy. ILC LAC plays a powerful role in this global coalition as it hosts almost two-thirds of ILC’s total membership!

The support team to the ILC network (One Team) is hosted by various members of ILC that act as administrative hubs for the network. The One Team carries the responsibility to provide support to the Coalition in the implementation of the ILC Strategy 2022-2030, being accountable to members and donors.

The Impact, Regionalization and Learning cluster provides coordination to ILC’s work in the regions, ensuring that ILC strategy is translated into effective impact on the ground in support of a strongly regionalized and learning Coalition.

This position is in the Impact, Regionalization and Learning cluster of One Team, reporting directly to the Regional Coordination Officer and is contracted by CIFOR-ICRAF.

Purpose of the Role

The Regional Program Analyst will be responsible for supporting and ensuring the sustainable growth of ILC regional member-led platforms, especially the so-called National Land Coalitions (NLCs), in line with the ILC operating model and ILC regional strategy. The incumbent will be responsible to coordinate the resource mobilization for member-led platforms at the country level (NLCs) via earmarked funding. The Regional Program Analyst will actively contribute to the overall alignment of ILC operations towards an enhanced role of the NLCs as requested by the current strategy. They may be assigned to coordinate the work of consultants hired to support the regional team.

Under the strategic leadership and guidance of the Regional Coordination Officer, the Regional Program Analyst will be an integral member of the ILC One team, working closely with global leads in various areas of interest.

Duties and responsibilities

Education, knowledge and experience

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in development institutions and/or government service with a focus on land and natural resources at regional level.
• Master’s degree in business administration, development, economics, finance, international relations, or related areas.
• Languages:

o Required: English (Excellent)
o Required: Spanish (Excellent)

Personal attributes and competencies

• Knowledge of policy oriented, programme based pro-poor approaches, and grant management, including formulation, negotiation, implementation and monitoring.
• Proven expertise with network dynamics and land governance issues.
• Capacity to communicate fluently with different counterparts (civil society, international financial Institutions, government authorities, local communities, academia) to align parties and build networks.
• Adaptability, Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processes.
• Analytical skills, Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations.
• Client Orientation, Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions.
• Initiative and good judgment, High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters);
• Procedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established, formal guidelines, including in new situations.
• Project/Programme management (incl. coordination, design, development), Know-how in Project design and evaluation.
• Problem solving, Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies.
• Time management, Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams.
• Interpersonal skills, Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants).

Terms and conditions

This is a Locally Recruited Position (LRS). CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.

• The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, with a 6-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• ILC operates as a dispersed team and supports remote working arrangements. The duty station will be aligned with the selected candidate’s home location. Applicants must be nationals of Peru or Brazil, or hold a valid work permit and be currently residing in either Peru or Brazil.
• The application deadline is 15 April at 22:00 GMT
• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.
• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
  

Application process

The application deadline is 15 Apr 2026
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.