To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday 10^th April, 9AM. (Please note that CVs will not be considered.)

About us

Founded in 1989, RFUK’s mission 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. RFUK is committed to both human rights and environmental protection when it comes to tackling deforestation. Locally, we support forest communities to gain land rights, challenge harmful industries, manage and benefit from their forests, and protect their environment. Globally, we campaign to influence national and international laws and processes that protect rainforests and their inhabitants.

About the role

The Livelihoods Coordinator role sits within RFUK’s Programmes Team and will play a central role in shaping and delivering community centred sustainable livelihood initiatives across our forest landscapes. Working closely with local partners, the postholder will lead the strategic design and technical implementation of sustainable livelihood interventions that are market linked, culturally appropriate and ecologically sustainable.

Key aspects of the role will be to provide technical oversight of field activities, support coordination with regional stakeholders and authorities, and drive the institutional strengthening of partner NGOs through targeted capacity building. The role will involve substantial field travel, including extended periods in remote forest areas (up to 50%).

Building on RFUK’s existing foundations, the postholder will support the scaling of the Farmer Field School model, guide producers’ associations (MUSOs) towards registered cooperatives, and reinforce the link between improved livelihoods and community forest protection.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ experience of project management support in a charity or in an 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 a dynamic and committed professional, who is ready to get stuck in and thrive across diverse environments, from working with forest communities to engaging with the private sector, government and international donors.

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.

Avis de recrutement : Coordinateur(trice) de portefeuille – Secteur Biodiversité et Protection des Forêts (Kinshasa)-KfW Banque de Développement

Application process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday 10^th April 2026, 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 22^nd April 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Job Description