PROGRAM OFFICER, FOREST & MARINE 10040
WASHINGTON, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization leading international
efforts for a living planet, seeks a Program Officer for our Forest and Marine
conservation programs of the Islands of South East Asia and the Pacific. The position
will assist with the planning, fund raising, coordination, communication, and
management of program priorities and activities in areas of assignment. May develop
and plan regional programs, field projects and policy initiatives in the Philippines,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Brunei, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon
Islands. QUALIFICATIONS for this position include: Bachelor's degree (required).
Must have at least three years of work experience in a related field, with at least two
years of international field experience, ideally in developing countries and preferably in
Asia and the Pacific. Grant and Proposal writing experience preferred and a
background in marine and/or forest biodiversity conservation or natural resource
management a plus. Master's degree in related field is preferred, such as natural
resources management, environmental science, international development or
conservation policy. The successful candidates must also have excellent
communication, writing and organization skills. 20% travel to Asia required. TO
APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume by March 19, 2010. AA/EOE Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/index.html, job # 10040.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST, SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
TBILISI, GEORGIA
UMCOR seeks applicants from qualified candidates for a full-time Environmental
Specialist position for oversight of a USAID-supported Social Infrastructure Program.
The program is designed to provide short-term employment opportunities to the most
vulnerable unemployed in the selected regions while renovating/ rehabilitating schools
and orphanages in various regions across Georgia. The Environmental Specialist will be
responsible for all environmental regulatory and compliance matters relating to the
public works rehabilitation projects. This position is contingent on receiving the final
USAID award. UMCOR has been implementing multi-sector relief and transitional
development projects in Georgia since 1993. The organization’s assistance is focused
on the core spheres of economic opportunity/ livelihoods, conflict transformation/
education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, humanitarian response and integrative
socio-economic solutions for IDPs. Capacity building, technical assistance, and
facilitating local ownership and sustainability are cross-cutting themes in UMCOR
Georgia’s programmatic approaches. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Program Leadership,
Technical Direction and Management: Responsible for the quality, cost and timeliness
of performance of all work performed. Oversee and manage all environmental
assessments relating to all construction/ rehabilitation of public works projects under
the program. Responsible for developing sound and contextually appropriate
environmental monitoring and compliance indicators. Prepare the initial environmental
examination (IEE), and environmental monitoring and mitigation plans for the
proposed public works projects under the program in accordance with USAID
environmental guidelines (2009) as well as all applicable local and federal
environmental guidelines. Provide technical assistance to the design and
implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance approaches to all public
works construction/ rehabilitation components of the program. Ensure that all
environmental-related project deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion;
and supervise and mentor technical staff and short-term employees. Capacity Building
and Partnership Management: Monitor and provide coordination and oversight of
environmental impacting activities to ensure compliance of subgrantees’/
subcontractors’ deliverables. Other: Perform all work safely and maintain a safe
working environment. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree
preferred) in environmental engineering, management or related field. At least five
years of relevant professional experience in environmental project management,
particularly within international organizations. Sound knowledge and experience in
environmental monitoring and mitigation. Excellent communications skills.
Experience in working in public works projects within a rural setting. Demonstrated
ability to implement related projects and carry-out local partner (subgrantee/
subcontractor, municipality, beneficiary, etc.) mentoring and training activities.
Fluency in English is required; and fluency in Georgian is strongly preferred.
Experience in working with multiple stakeholders (Community, NGO, government,
Donors). Experience in working on U.S. Government projects (USAID preferred).
Experience in the CIS region is an advantage. Georgian nationals encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY: Please apply at our website at http://jobs-
umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/login.jsp?jobid=1262. Only candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls are requested.
Deadline for applications is March 16, 2010. We appreciate your interest in the United
Methodist Committee on Relief. The United Methodist Committee on Relief, NGO is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE ADVISOR
INDONESIA
Chemonics International seeks an institutional development and governance advisor for
the anticipated USAID-funded Indonesia Forestry and Climate Support project to
reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change. The project will assist the
Indonesia government to conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and
ecosystem. Responsibilities include: conduct analyses to inform spatial planning and
land use decisions; facilitate government institutional coordination and policy making;
provide training to government officials, NGOs, and private sector community
members; enhance the investigative and forensic capabilities of law enforcement; and
facilitate implementation of spatial and land use plans. QUALIFICATIONS: graduate
degree in public financing, regional development, economics, political management,
business administration, or similar field; minimum 10 years of general institutional
strengthening and partnership building expertise; demonstrated experience in effective
institution strengthening, public policy development, public participation, and
partnership building with government at local and national levels; proven experience in
undertaking activities aimed at increased political support and access to financial
resources for community and environmental improvement; demonstrated understanding
of decentralized governance systems, including experience advising executive and
legislative branches of local government in budgeting, planning, management of
services, or policy development, particularly with respect to forestry and climate
change; strong interpersonal and written communication skills; work experience in
developing countries; knowledge of Indonesian decentralization framework and culture
required; strong English writing and speaking skills; proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia
required. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to
indonesiaforestryrecruit@chemonics.com by March 12, 2010. Please submit references
and place the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
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CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ADVISOR
INDONESIA
Chemonics International seeks a forestry, climate change, and biodiversity conservation
technical advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded Indonesia Forestry and Climate
Support project to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change. The project
will assist the Indonesian government to conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife,
and ecosystem. Responsibilities include: build awareness, capacity, and support for a
landscape approach to forest management; increase adoption of best management
practices in forest management; and increase private sector understanding and
compliance. QUALIFICATIONS: graduate degree in forestry management,
environmental management, conservation, or related discipline; doctoral degree
preferred; minimum 15 years of forestry and biodiversity conservation expertise,
particularly related to practices for sustainable forest management and reduction of
destructive practices; demonstrated understanding of climate change issues related to
forestry and biodiversity required; proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at
capacity building and improving policy and regulations, sustainable forest management
practices, and data collection/ monitoring of forests and wildlife resources; strong
interpersonal and written communications skills. Work experience in developing
countries; experience in Indonesia preferred; strong English writing and speaking skills;
proficiency in Bahasa, Indonesia and knowledge of Indonesian culture preferred. TO
APPLY: send electronic submissions to indonesiaforestryrecruit@chemonics.com by
March 12, 2010. Please submit references and place the position title in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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LAND AND FOREST RESOURCE GOVERNANCE TEAM LEADER
INDONESIA
Chemonics International seeks a land and forest resource governance team leader for
the anticipated USAID-funded Indonesia Forest Resource Sustainability project. The
project aims to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change and assist the
Indonesian government to conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and
ecosystem. Responsibilities include: oversee a team of long-term staff and manage the
project's land and forest resource governance component. QUALIFICATIONS:
advanced degree in forestry, natural resources management, environmental economics,
or related field; experience working on similar USAID-funded programs in Indonesia or
Southeast Asia preferred; direct programmatic; experience in resource governance,
forest policy reform, illegal logging, spatial planning, and land-use negotiations;
experience working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials,
international donors, and private sector stakeholders; excellent written and oral
communications skills; demonstrated competence in leadership, client relations, and
project and contract management; ability to work and travel in remote areas of
Indonesia to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise; fluency
in English required; Indonesian language skills a plus. TO APPLY: send electronic
submissions to indonesiaforestryrecruit@chemonics.com by March 20, 2010. No
telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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TEAM LEADER
INDONESIA
Chemonics International seeks a private sector, local enterprise, and market access
team leader in the forestry sector for the anticipated USAID-funded Indonesia Forest
Resource Sustainability project. The project aims to reduce the threats of deforestation
and climate change and assist the Indonesian government to conserve the country's
tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem. Responsibilities include: oversee a team of
long-term staff and manage the project's component to support the growing market for
legal, sustainable, and conflict-free wood from Indonesia. QUALIFICATIONS:
advanced degree in a relevant field; experience working with timber producers, local
communities, and the private sector; direct programmatic experience in forest
certification and trade standards, timber chain of custody, sustainable forest product
markets, and private sector engagement; excellent written and oral communications
skills; demonstrated competence in leadership, client relations, and project and contract
management; ability to work and travel in remote areas of Indonesia to oversee program
implementation and provide technical expertise; fluency in English required;
Indonesian language skills a plus. TO APPLY: send electronic submissions to
indonesiaforestryrecruit@chemonics.com by April 20, 2010. No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted.
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CHIEF OF PARTY
PERU
Chemonics International seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded project
supporting environmental compliance and forest governance in Peru. The project will
focus on improved environmental policies through transparent and public participation;
forest policy, especially regarding operation of forest concessions and indigenous
community management of forest reserves; and issues such as chain of custody,
verification of legality, and log tracking and control to enable forest companies to
export wood to the United States under the Lacey Act. Responsibilities include: provide
overall project leadership, management, and technical direction; supervise technical
and administrative staff; and serve as the primary liaison with USAID and international
and regional partners. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in a relevant field;
Minimum 15 years of experience working overseas and demonstrated success managing
complex programs related to forestry and forest policy in Latin America, especially in
Peru; Technical expertise in forest management, forest policy and regulations, forest
certification, and forest chain of custody and concessions; Chief of party experience on
a USAID project preferred; Proven ability to strategically coordinate with multiple
partners and actors across varied distinct regions; Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent
written and oral communications skills; Ability to work and travel in remote areas of
Peru to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise; Fluency in
English and Spanish. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to
PeruForestryRecruit@chemonics.com. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be
contacted.
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