REDD+ Assistants collective

The REDD+ Assistants Collective consists of representatives of indigenous and tribal communities. The appointment of the REDD+ Assistants is done by the traditional authorities of the different Indigenous and Maroon tribes in Suriname:

• Trio tribe
• Wajana tribe
• Arowak tribe
• Caraib tribe
• Saramaccan tribe
• Aucan tribe
• Paramaccan tribe
• Aluku tribe
• Matuarian tribe
• Kwinti tribe

Selection and training

After appointment by the traditional authorities, each REDD+ Assistant has received training on the concept of REDD+ and basic managerial and presentation skills to prepare them for the job. All REDD+ Assistants together form the REDD+ Assistants Collective. The REDD+ Assistants report to the REDD+ Assistant Liaison Officer and the Community Liaison Officer.

Responsibilities

The following are REDD+ Assistants functions:

• Be a liaison between their communities and the Project Management Unit (PMU) of REDD+: inform communities on REDD+ related subjects, organize local dialogues, communicate concerns/questions to the REDD+ PMU.
• Support NIMOS and other REDD+ partners in the execution of REDD+ activities.
• Participate in REDD+ meetings and the development of REDD+ reports and/or working documents