GLOBAL FOREST & TRADE NETWORK (GFTN) FUNDRAISING OFFICER
WASHINGTON, DC

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a 
Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) Fundraising Officer to analyze fundraising 
opportunities and develop fundraising strategies. The GFTN Fundraising Officer will 
identify specific fundraising opportunities for GFTN cost in the producing countries 
(e.g. Congo Basin, Amazon, Russia, China, Greater Mekong and Heart of Borneo).  
REQUIRES: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in international 
development, business, or natural resource management is required. A Master's is 
preferred. Position requires 3 years' experience in fundraising, program development, 
or social marketing and proven success in producing winning proposals awarded by 
government aid agency, private or corporate foundations, or corporations. A thorough 
understanding of fundraising strategy and tactics is essential. Familiarity with ITTO and 
GEF awards is desirable.  TO APPLY: visit our website 
http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/index.html.  Vacancy no: 12087

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*POPULATION HEALTH ENVIRONMENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR 
WASHINGTON, DC

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS 
International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified 
individuals for Population Health Environment Technical Advisor, Bureau for Global Health, 
United States Agency for International Development.  ROLES AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Global Health Bureau/ Office of Population and 
Reproductive Health (GH/PRH) seeks a Population Health Environment (PHE) 
Technical Advisor.  The PHE Technical Advisor provides technical guidance and 
management oversight to population, health, environment (PHE) activities within 
GH/PRH programs. PHE activities are designed to enhance understanding of the 
linkages between population and natural resource dynamics and to improve the delivery 
of family planning and reproductive health information and services to underserved 
communities in biologically significant areas where population growth threatens 
biodiversity or endangered species. The PHE Technical Advisor provides expertise to 
support and improve ongoing activities, serves as the Office's technical expert on 
population, health, and environment issues, and promotes further adoption of the PHE 
approach by USAID Missions and Bureaus.  The current portfolio includes activities 
implemented by the University of Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Center (the 
BALANCED project), World Wildlife Fund (the PHE Alliance project), the Woodrow 
Wilson Center (the HELPS project), and discrete activities within larger GH/PRH 
projects such as the Population Reference Bureau's IDEA Project, FHI's Progress 
project, Public Health International's Global Health Fellows Program, and the 
University of North Carolina's Measure/ Evaluation project. At present, PHE field 
activities are being implemented in the Philippines, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal, 
the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.  The position is located at 
USAID/Washington in the Policy, Evaluation, and Communication Division, one of 
four divisions in the Office of Population and Reproductive Health. The Division 
supports improved collection, analysis, and use of data in policymaking and program 
planning; and promotes policies, behavior change, and community norms that result in 
improved reproductive health outcomes. The Division's portfolio comprises 12 projects 
with a combined annual budget of approximately $100 million. The Division has a staff 
of nineteen, of which the PHE advisor is one.  The PHE Advisor will report to the 
AOTR (Agreement Officer's Technical Representative) for the PHE projects 
(BALANCED, PHE Alliance, and HELPS).  Oversee current USAID/PRH funded PHE 
portfolio.  Provide technical and management oversight of cooperative agreements with 
the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center, World Wildlife Fund, and 
Woodrow Wilson Center.  Participate in the management of  the USAID, MacArthur 
Foundation and Packard Foundation "Lake Victoria Basin Population, Health and 
Environment Partnership," coordinating USAID-funded PHE activities, providing PHE 
technical input to proposals, workplans, and monitoring and evaluation plans, and 
maintaining close communication with Packard and MacArthur Foundation staff.  
Provide input on project technical activities, review and submit work plans for approval, 
meet regularly with project grantees, and conduct annual management reviews.  Prepare 
and present project accomplishments as part of annual PRH results review and 
workplan presentations.  Participate in the design of follow-on PHE projects.  Serve as 
USAID's expert technical advisor on population-health-environment (PHE) issues.  
Provide expert technical advice and leadership to PRH, the Global Health Bureau, other 
USAID/Washington units, and USAID Missions on PHE issues.  Coordinate with other 
PRH Agreement Officers Technical Representatives/ Technical Advisors on PHE 
activities being implemented by their projects.  Ensure the open communication and 
exchange of PHE findings, best practices, and information across the PRH office, GH 
Bureau, field missions, and PHE programs.  Provide expert technical advice to USAID 
Missions in designing, implementing, or evaluating PHE issues.  Promote USAID's 
PHE activities to external audiences.  REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must have: 
Master's Degree in Public Health or Environmental Studies.  Demonstrated technical 
expertise, leadership, and passion for the implementation of Population, Health, 
Environment (PHE) interventions, with a strong preference for experience with PHE in 
a developing country context.  3-5 years demonstrated experience working with 
developing country family planning and/or biodiversity conservation/ natural resource 
management programs.  Knowledge of and experience with USAID and other key 
organizations active in the PHE field.  Strong project management skills including 
monitoring, evaluation and program design.  Demonstrated ability to develop strategies 
and priorities.  Good collaboration and team participation skills.  Excellent written and 
oral communication skills.  Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.  
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally several times a year, for up to 
three weeks per trip.  Language proficiency in French or Portuguese a plus.  U.S. 
citizenship and ability to obtain secret security clearance required.  This is an 
opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection 
or award.  CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive 
salaries and comprehensive benefits.  TO APPLY: Please submit your resume online at 
www.camris.com.  Application Deadline: Open until filled.  CAMRIS and IAP are 
Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V

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*LOW EMISSIONS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES SPECIALIST: FOREST 
CARBON, MARKETS, AND COMMUNITIES
COLOMBIA

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from 
qualified Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS) Specialist candidates for the 
Forests Carbon, Markets and Communities program (FCMC). This position will 
Support the Colombian Climate Change strategy by developing low emission 
development plans for the agricultural and forestry sectors in the Magdalena River 
Basin of Colombia while promoting an REDD+ scheme in the upper basin to preserve 
forest resources and provide economic alternatives for local communities, including the 
development of adaptation guidelines for the land use planning revision process in 
selected municipalities.  This one year position at 70%-100% of full time will be based 
in Bogota, Colombia and will require periodic travel.  Responsibilities: Coordinate and 
lead the process in country; Conduct rapid assessments to determine the current status 
of LEDS and REDD+ strategies, assess future emissions scenarios, prioritize sectors, 
and identify priority actions for support; Build the capacity of local institutions to 
sustainably deliver training related to REDD+ strategies; Coordinate with the different 
ministries and organizations involved (agriculture, mines and energy, environment, 
national planning) and the private sector; Training (materials and facilitation) on best 
practices in LEDS and REDD+ (and lessons learned) to diverse audiences; Establish 
and maintain productive and positive relationships with USAID, international 
government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local partners.  
QUALIFICATIONS: Educational requirements include at least a Master's degree in 
anthropology, sociology, communication, development, or a field of study related to 
policy analysis, degree and/or experience in climate change mitigation or adaptation, 
PhD preferred.  A minimum of eight (8) years' experience of a managerial or technical 
nature in implementing climate change and/or natural resource programs.  Technical 
experience in Colombia.  Experience with USAID's operations, procurement, 
administration and logistics, and financial management regulations.  Training 
experience and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  English and 
Spanish proficiency required.  TO APPLY: Please email full, current CV in reverse 
chronological format, to  sarah.hendel@tetratech.com, or fax to S. Hendel at 802-658-
4247.  Please refer to job code "LEDS 4 Colombia" in the subject line. Candidates 
meeting position requirements will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.  Tetra Tech 
ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the US and 
overseas.  We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. 
We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and 
cultural groups.  Closing Date: January 30th, 2012

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*REDD+ TASK LEAD
WASHINGTON, DC

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from 
qualified Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Specialist candidates for 
the Forests Carbon, Markets and Communities program (FCMC). FCMC's two major 
deliverables include assisting countries with ambitious REDD+ plans by building 
capacity within those countries to achieve long-term net emissions reductions from 
forests and land use and contribute to the evolving REDD+ framework.  This three year 
program focuses on four technical areas: Social and Environmental Soundness; Finance 
and Carbon Markets; Low Emission Development Strategies; and Measurement, 
Reporting and Verification (MRV).  This full time position will be based in 
Washington, D.C. and will require periodic international travel (at least 20%).  
Responsibilities: Collaborate across technical areas to lead integrated work.  Activities 
may include, but are not limited to: Representing FCMC to US and partner country 
government representatives; Public speaking and outreach on FCMC activities; 
Carrying out rapid assessments and evaluations of USAID REDD+ projects, assessing 
future emissions scenarios, prioritizing sectors, and identifying priority actions for 
support; Managing the production of deliverables from partner organizations and 
consultants on a variety of technical deliverables; Delivering training to USAID staff 
and partner country collaborators; Potentially, managing and providing technical 
oversight for pilot and demonstration activities in host countries, while based in the US; 
and Coordinating with task leads on other areas of interest in the FCMC portfolio.  
Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with USAID, international 
government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local partners.  
QUALIFICATIONS: Educational requirements include at least a Master's degree in a 
field of study related to natural resource management, forest conservation and/or 
climate change, PhD preferred.  Good communication skills, particularly in public 
speaking and/or teaching or delivering training courses.  Demonstrated knowledge of 
REDD, voluntary carbon markets, and UNFCCC processes.  Technical experience 
designing, working on, and or managing, USAID funded projects.  Experience 
managing and implementing climate change and/or natural resource programs, and 
overseeing a diverse group of field consultants.  Experience collaborating with complex 
field operations in closed and/or transitional or developing countries.  Experience 
delivering training (materials and facilitation) to diverse audiences.  English proficiency 
required with proficiency in French preferred.  Experience working in Francophone 
Africa is preferred.  U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.  In 
addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD 
values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high 
levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels 
of the firm.  TO APPLY: Apply on line at 
https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=323.  To 
be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application 
process: A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity; 
A current CV in reverse chronological format; A list of at least 3 professional references 
including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.  
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be 
considered. No phone calls will be accepted.  Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity 
and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect 
these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.  We encourage applications 
from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD 
is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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*MISSION ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

This position is under the Washington Office - Forest Service, International Programs, 
Technical Cooperation Unit, but posted with the US Agency for International 
Development (USAID)/Haiti in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  The incumbent will provide 
leadership and specialized policy, strategic and technical advice in the areas of 
environmental compliance (specifically 22 CFR 216), review and assessment and other 
environmental issues for recovery and reconstruction programs in Haiti.  The primary 
work location will be Port-au-Prince, Haiti within the USAID office.  French language 
fluency is preferred and extensive international experience is required.  The individual 
serves as a resource to the USAID Haiti Mission, and other USAID operating units 
working on Haiti Earthquake recovery in the identification of critical issues and 
problems related to Haiti earthquake and disaster response activities, and Haiti 
reconstruction activities. The Advisor formulates policy and programming guidance for 
strategic planning; and analyzes, designs, implements, and evaluates policy reform and 
programs in all sectors of earthquake recovery and reconstruction.  This is a Term 
appointment Not to Exceed 1 year, but may be extended up to 4 years depending on 
performance and availability of funds.  TO APPLY: More information and how to apply 
can be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/305863700 

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*SENIOR MANAGER - INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ADAPTATION
MONTPELIER, VT

The Institute for Sustainable Communities has posted an opening for an individual with 
demonstrated international experience in engaging directly with local communities in 
developing local solutions to the impacts of climate change, mainstreaming climate into 
developmental planning, and promoting community resilience to climate change.  
REQUIRES: 7-10 years related professional experience in climate adaptation 
programming, including significant work in developing country settings.  Master's 
degree in a relevant field.  Experience in implementing community-driven, climate 
adaptation programs. Project experience in Africa and/or Asia preferred.  Demonstrated 
experience in developing climate adaptation programs serving rural communities and/or 
programs focused on urban adaptation.  For more information and to apply visit 
www.iscvt.org/who_we_are/jobs/

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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

World Wildlife Fund seeks candidates for the following positions.  Please apply on our 
website http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/index.html

*REGIONAL COORDINATOR, GFTN
LIMA, PERU

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a 
Regional Coordinator, Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN) for its Latin America 
and the Caribbean (LAC) Program.  The Regional Coordinator provides strategic 
leadership of GFTN operations in Latin American countries, developing the GFTN-
LAC regional business plan while providing strategic guidance and coordination for the 
development of national GFTN Business Plans for the 4 current national/ regional 
GFTN offices (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Northern Amazon/ Chocó Darien).  
REQUIRES: This position requires a degree in international development, natural 
resources management, or conservation policy, and also knowledge of forestry and 
conservation issues.  The position requires 5-7 years of work experience in multiple 
countries in the Latin American region and demonstrated success in business planning, 
program development and management, marketing, fundraising and financial 
management, as well as achieving programmatic and operational objectives with or 
within the private sector.  Vacancy no: 12090

*SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, MAJOR GIFTS
WASHINGTON, DC

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a 
Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts to develop and execute strategies with 
appropriate development and program staff to advance an individual major gifts 
fundraising program for a defined territory. The officer will meet or exceed fundraising 
and revenue goals, contribute to a regional presence for World Wildlife Fund, and 
manage volunteer committees. The Senior Development Officer will qualify, cultivate, 
solicit, and steward a portfolio of 150 donors and prospective donors, participate as a 
liaison to programmatic areas, and collaborate with annual giving and planned giving 
colleagues to advance a growing pipeline of individual contributors to WWF.  
REQUIRES: A Bachelor's degree and experience in not-for-profit advancement is 
required. Knowledge of conservation issues is strongly preferred. Must have at least six 
years of revenue and/or constituency development experience. A successful track record 
of work with volunteers is helpful. Vacancy no: 12084

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*DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
WASHINGTON, DC

World Wildlife Fund, the global conservation organization, seeks an experienced and 
ambitious Director of International Finance to help shape WWF's impact in the finance 
sector. This position will service two important dimensions of WWF's work within the 
sector: Building the domestic capacity of the WWF-US office to engage with the 
finance sector, and leading international work on soft commodities and finance through 
WWF's Market Transformation Initiative (MTI).  REQUIRES: The successful 
candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or the environment; 
MBA or other relevant Master's degree highly preferred. Position requires at least 10 
years of relevant experience in the finance sector or a related field. Superior 
management, negotiation, and communication skills, with a proven ability to define and 
defend priorities are required. Experience working with virtual and/or international 
teams highly desirable.  TO APPLY: visit our website 
http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/index.html.

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*SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FORESTS) 
WASHINGTON, DC

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior 
Administrative Assistant for our Forests Program. This individual will perform a variety 
of administrative duties in support of the Managing Director and Senior Program staff 
to ensure the smooth functioning of the overall program. Responsibilities include, but 
are not limited to calendar management (via MS Outlook), preparing and tracking 
contracts and agreements, making travel arrangements, coding and processing of 
invoices and expense reports, coordinating meetings and events, database management, 
filing, and note taking. REQUIRES: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is 
required. Three years of related experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 
Three to five years of demonstrated and progressively responsible experience in an 
administrative or secretarial position is required. Strong level of proficiency in Word 
Office systems, Excel, and Outlook is required; knowledge of database systems 
(Access-based or SharePoint), PowerPoint and web-based skills are preferred. TO 
APPLY: visit our website http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/index.html.  
Vacancy no: 12075

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