International Environmental Programs

DIRECTOR, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 

CARE seeks a Director, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation to spearhead 
CARE USA’s efforts to respond to the global challenge that climate change poses to the 
lives and livelihoods of poor communities in the developing world. S/he will work 
closely with other colleagues in CARE International (CI) to develop and implement a 
coordinated global program and advocacy strategy to address the challenges of climate 
change in a “pro-poor” manner. The Director, Climate Change will work with the CI 
Climate Team to set technical standards for CARE’s engagement in climate change 
adaptation and mitigation programming, and s/he will play a role in reviewing and 
vetting all initiatives that involve CARE’s participation in the emerging carbon 
markets. The Director, Climate Change will be responsible for developing relevant 
technical partnerships in the climate arena in the U.S. and will be a primary 
spokesperson for CARE on these issues vis-à-vis policy makers and the media. The 
Director will also be responsible for contributing to the growth of CARE’s funding 
portfolio for climate-related work by developing relationships with U.S.-based private 
and institutional donors, in collaboration with CARE colleagues involved in Resource 
Development.  The position will report to the Senior Director, Sustainable Food 
Security and be part of a program cluster encompassing agriculture, food security, 
climate change, and livelihoods. As part of this cluster, the Director, Climate Change 
will work with other Program colleagues to ensure that climate change considerations 
are taken into account in strategy development and program design, with the ultimate 
goal of ensuring that CARE’s work is “climate-smart.” It is expected that this position 
will be based in Atlanta, Georgia USA, with domestic and international travel of at least 
30%.  REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in social or nature sciences or equivalent 
combination of education and experience.  At least 5-7 years of international 
development experience, including direct engagement in climate change, natural 
resource management or related work.  Ability to effectively represent a global 
organization vis-à-vis donors, policy makers, and partner organizations.  Knowledge of 
the emerging global and U.S. policy frameworks addressing climate change.  Strong 
written and oral communications skills in English.  Ability to work effectively in a 
multi-cultural environment and as a part of a global Climate Team. Desired: 10 years or 
more of international development experience dealing with environment/ natural 
resource management issues.  Substantial field experience in diverse settings in Africa, 
Asia, and Latin America.  Knowledge of and experience in the emerging carbon 
markets (compliance and voluntary).  Experience in high level policy analysis and 
advocacy work on climate issues.  Fluency in French, Spanish or other relevant 
languages highly desirable.  TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and 
Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. To apply, please visit 
www.careusa.org/careers. 

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 
MANILA, PHILIPPINES 

Conservation International is seeking an Operations Director to oversee the Finance, 
Administrative, IT, and Human Resources functions for the Philippines Center for 
Biodiversity Conservation in Manila, Philippines. The Operations Director will guide 
the program in the development and implementation of sustainable management 
strategies, support fundraising efforts, set operational management standards, and 
ensure that human and financial resources are aligned and maximized for the greatest 
conservation impact. TO APPLY: For more information and to apply for this position, 
please visit http://www.conservation.org/discover/about_us/careers/Pages/default.aspx

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