DRC Project Coordinator, Land & Livelihoods

DRC Project Coordinator, Land & Livelihoods

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Thursday 26 June 2025, 9 am. (Please note that CVs will not be considered).

Job title: DRC Fieldwork Coordinator, Land & Livelihoods
Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)
Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries.Salary: GBP 40,887 in the UK / EUR 38,855 in France / USD 50,130 in DRC

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different national employer and payroll costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to an additional 25% tax. RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable.

Reporting to: Chief of Party, DRC Community Forests

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate

Hours of work:Full time, 35 hours a week

Start date: July 2025

Founded in 1989, the mission of Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is to support Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood. Locally, it supports forest communities to gain land rights, challenge destructive industries, manage their forests and protect their environment. Globally, it campaigns to influence laws and policies that protect rainforests and their inhabitants.

The DRC Fieldwork Coordinator role sits within RFUK's largest Programmes team: Land & Livelihoods. A central aspect of the L&L team's work is supporting communities to establish and manage community forests as well as working at the national and policy levels to achieve wider impact. This role will be pivotal to a new phase of community forest expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is being supported by the Rainforest Trust. In partnership with five local organisations, the role will contribute to the objective of expanding community forests in two highly biodiverse landscapes: the periphery of the Maïko National Park in North Kivu province and the area surrounding the Salonga National Park in Maï Ndombe province.

Reporting to the Chief of Party of the DRC Community Forests project, the DRC Fieldwork Coordinator will be responsible for directly supporting partner organisations and local communities to develop participatory land use plans and sustainable livelihood activities, ensuring the delivery of the Rainforest Trust's objectives. The postholder will work in close collaboration with the DRC Grant Coordinator for the Rainforest Trust projects, with guidance from the L&L Senior Manager and in coordination with other Project Coordinators and Project Officers at RFUK.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years' experience of project management support in a charity or international development context, as well as 3 years' of experience in supporting community land use planning and livelihoods initiatives in rural contexts. We are seeking someone who has a firm grasp on forest governance and human rights, is familiar with the requirements of institutional donors, and is eager to play a key role in a new phase of community forest expansion.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development.

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description .

Application process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Thursday 26 th June 2025, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Initial interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 7July 2025. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within RFUK. As part of our recruitment process, you may voluntarily complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form . This form is used solely for monitoring purposes and helps us ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your application.

Location:
London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)

Salary:
GBP 40,887 in the UK / EUR 38,855 in France / USD 50,130 in DRC

Closing date:
Thursday 26 June 2025 at 9 am

Job type:
12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)