The Livestock Marketing and Resilience Programme (LMRP) is a joint effort between IFAD and the Government of Sudan/ Ministry of Livestock Fisheries and Rangelands (MoLFR) to revive the livestock industry, optimize the use of a seriously impacted natural resource base under threat from climate change and address rural poverty. The Programme design is building on experiences of several earlier projects supported by IFAD and other donors, featuring small-scale livestock and income diversification elements. The above have been combined with an innovative Pro Poor Public Private Partnership approach that aims at addressing the challenges facing many of the livestock dependent rural communities. The programme focuses on the modernisation and expansion of all aspects of the livestock main value chains as the key to reducing rural poverty. 

The programme development objective is increased earning opportunities and improved living conditions in livestock-based communities. The programme primary target population comprises poor households residing in pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities. In particular, it will target rural poor women and young women and men, common interest groups, and village development structures. Poor households in 1,000 villages in five States (North Kordofan; West Kordofan; White Nile; Sennar and Blue Nile) will be eligible to participate in project activities, with a target outreach of 100,000 households. 

The programme includes three interlinked components namely; (i) Livestock business development that aims to improve value-addition and market access for small-scale pastoralists and agro-pastoralists, (ii) Community-led natural resources management and enhanced adaptive capacities to support a community lead process for priority natural resources management investments for building the sustainability of the livestock systems; and (iii) Rural enterprise and social development to promote the upscaling of viable business plans with further technical support and access to affordable loans from microfinance institutions. 

The NRAC will lead the design, development, implementation and monitoring of all the NRM and climate adaptation work embedded in the project, in close coordination with Components 1 and 3 of the LMRP. The NRAC will report to the Programme Director (PD) of the LMRP, and will work in close collaboration with the other members of the PMU 
As a member of the PMU, the NRAC will support the PD in the following work: (a) facilitate preparation and consolidate AWPB; (b) help run the financial management and procurement of LMRP in a smooth and effective fashion; (d) provide timely quarterly progress reports of all project activities to the PSC; (e) organize the baseline and reference surveys and other studies; (f) ensure technical quality of Programme activities, (g) coordinate and supervise the work of the providers of international TA; (h) ensure requirements with respect to targeting of the IFAD target group are met; (i) ensure reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation of Programme performance and RIMS, (j) provide support to State Coordination Units (SCU); (k) safeguard Project funds and assets. 
As far as the specific responsibility of Component 2, the NRAC will have the following tasks: 
• Support the PD and the relevant stakeholders in the selection and hiring process for the NRAS, all the national and international technical assistance required for the implementation of the NR/climate adaptation related work, developing specific terms of reference, preparing detailed work plans, and agreeing on the exact nature and timing of the deliverables with each provider of technical assistance. The NRAC will act as the focal point for all the technical assistance and will closely monitor their work, making sure it is fully embedded in the overall work plans of LMRP. 
• Under the Sub-Component of Community-led Natural Resources Management: 
o Coordinate the work of the NRASs, and ensure that the State and locality level teams (SDATs) have all the logistic, technical, and capacity building support required for the successful development, design, and subsequent implementation of the CAPs; 
o Support the NRASss in engaging in a close dialogue with the State and Locality authorities involved in LMRP and help them in the process of selection of the members of SDAT, ensuring that each SDAT includes the skills and capacity needed for successful CAP design and implementation. 
o Lead the process of harmonisation of the CAPs and support the NRAS in the selection of the priority investments for each CAP, liaising closely with colleagues in charge of Components 1 and 3 of LMRP; 
o Develop partnerships and establish links with organisations, institutions, and research centres in Sudan to gather information and data on achievements, best practices, lessons learned, and develop synergies with other projects/actions in the field of NRM/CA. Make sure that these data and information flow through the LMRP governance structure and inform the CAP development and implementation process; 
o Pay visits to the fields, visiting a reasonable number of village clusters and target stock routes, and actively participate in at least one CAP development processes in each of the five target states; 
o Monitor the results of the IFAD/FNC/GEF Project “Integrated Carbon Sequestration Project in Sudan”, which is being implemented in the Butana, to extract lessons learned and consider possible future extension of carbon finance initiative to the LMPR area. 
o In collaboration with the NRASs and the rest of the team, lead the development of the Knowledge Management component of the work, choosing the most appropriate tools for knowledge sharing and supervising their production and dissemination. 
• Under the Sub-Component of Climate Change Preparedness and Policy Facilitation: 
o Take active part in the initial stages of DMPERS design and development, ensuring that all the proper partnerships and collaboration with Sudanese institutions are in place, and that a clear and feasible work plan is agreed for the delivery of the DMPERS, among all concerned parties. 
o Support in the mapping of relevant/similar efforts happening in Sudan in the field of EWS, engage with the implementation agencies to explore opportunities for synergies and collaboration. 
o Work in close liaison with the MoLFR, and support the design and development of National Adaptation Strategy for the Livestock Sector (NSAS/LS). 
o Help in the organisation of, and attend the workshops that will lead to the formulation of the NSAS/LS and help with the preparation of the drafts and final version, as well as with aspect related to translation, publication, and dissemination. Ensure coordination with the relevant government agencies and partners, both at central and state levels. 
o Support conflict resolution on land disputes at the State level – the NRAC will provide assistance and support to the NRAS in the organisation the State-level workshops aimed at discussing and settling land disputes, and identifying new arrangements that can lead to satisfactory agreements among for all the concerned parties. At programme start-up, the NRAC together with the NRAS in each State will meet the State authorities and will jointly identify: (i) a number of priority, land dispute-related issues that LMRP will help solve through the workshops; (ii) the key stakeholders that need be involved in effort to settle the disputes. 
o The NRAC will oversee the work of the NRAS and will seek and identify synergies with Component 1 of the programme, that can help support land-related conflict resolution. 
• Undertake any other activities assigned by the Project Director 

The specialist required for the position of Nature Resource and Adaptation Coordinator will have following skills and profile: 
• A higher degree in natural resources management, rural development, agriculture, or biology, or relevant field. A Master’s Degree is preferable. 
• A minimum of 15 years professional experience with at least 5 years experience in the following fields: 
o Environment and Natural Resources Management, possibly in the field of rangeland and pasture ecosystem management; 
o The implementation of rural development projects; 
o climate adaptation and vulnerability reduction projects in Sudan or other countries of the wider region (Sahel/Horn of Africa). 
• Good knowledge of the national policy and institutional framework related to rural development, naturalresource management, poverty alleviation, and climate change adaptation in Sudan, possibly in relation with the livestock/pastures sector. 
• Familiarity with all the governmental and non-governmental actors and stakeholders involved in rural development, livestock and pasture management, nature resource management, and climate change adaptation work in Sudan. 
• Proven experience in the leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary teams, and in the planning, implementation and monitoring of complex projects. 
• Good knowledge of the past and ongoing projects and initiatives on rural development, NRM, or in Sudan and more widely in the Sahel/Horn of Africa region. 
• Excellent and proven presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills in addition to expereience in resolving natural resources-based conflicts. 
• Skills in process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership building; 
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in both Arabic and English (comprehension, written, and spoken). 
• Excellent PC user skills: Windows-based software 
• Ability and flexibility to travel intensively within project area, as may be required 

The incumbent will be stationed at the headquarters of the project in Kosti. The initial contract will be for one year with six-month probation, period, renewable every year on continued satis factory performance. Interested andidates are requested to submit their CVs with all the supporting documents befors the closing date. Moreover, names and addresses of two persons to refer to will be appreciated. The address is: Central Coordiation Unit for IFAD Co-financed Projects, House No. (2) Block No. (10), Tejani El Mahi Street, Khartoum East Tel: 83 771474. E-mail: ccuifad@yahoo.com, P. O Box 11270.