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WWF CARPO, Regional GAA Senior Officer

2008-11-26

WWF in Central Africa Regional Programme Office (CARPO) seeks a Regional GAA Senior Officer, based in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

The Regional GAA Senior Officer will formulate and revise periodically WWF GAA strategy in Central Africa to implement its strategic approach called the “Green Heart of Africa Network Initiative” (GHoA), coordinate approaches to major donors and their representatives in the sub-region with CARPO staff and the WWF Network, ensuring the coherence of policy and funding dialogues with GAA donors, ensuring that funding proposals are both rigorous and relevant to donors and the GHoA conservation plan and that GAA contracts are properly complied with and fulfilled.

The Regional GAA Senior Officer is the main point of contact between GHoA and other WWF Network GAA Focal Points. He/She will :

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and support the implementation of the GHoA GAA strategy:

Work with GHoA NI team and CARPO’s Country Programme Offices, national governments and other partners to design, implement and revise periodically regional and national GAA strategies to support the GHoA conservation plan;
In close collaboration with the CARPO Regional Representative, National Country Coordinators/National GAA Liaison Officers and NI Leader, coordinate policy and funding dialogues with local representation offices of GAA;
Maintain regular policy and funding dialogue and develop joint work programmes with WWF Network GAA Focal Points on GAA regional/national issues, funding opportunities and areas of cooperation in support of the implementation of the GHoA and Governments’ regional/national priorities;
Provide and/or coordinate training and assistance on all aspects of GAA partnerships (relationship management, project and proposal development, project implementation, trouble shooting and adaptive management, monitoring and evaluation) to colleagues in CARPO.

2. Coordinate and ensure quality control on GAA proposal development:

Promote and coordinate proposal development and submission that adhere to the GAA standards and priorities, in close consultation with WWF Network GAA Focal Points;
Coordinate with programme staff, local GAA representations and WWF Network GAA Focal Points to submit proposals and negotiate contracts;
Promote and encourage cost recovery for WWF recipients to the extent possible from the GAA donor.

3. Advise on ensuring quality delivery on GAA contracts.

Work with CARPO colleagues to monitor GAA projects performance and effective dialogue with local GAA representation in relation to GAA contracts;
Provide reports on progress on GAA contract delivery to GHoA management and WWF Network GAA Focal Points;
As necessary, identify and find appropriate ways to resolve any major risks to the WWF’s credibility that may arise from execution of GAA contracts, in close collaboration with GHoA management, CARPO team and WWF Network.

4. Take on other duties as requested by the WWF-CARPO and GHoA NI Leader.

Profile:
Knowledge: A minimum of MSc or MA in law, business, natural resources management, international relations, biological sciences, and related field experience.

Experience: Solid experience in conservation-related program development and management, fundraising, and capacity building is essential. At least 8 years’ experience in the development field or with institutional donors with experience of policy, funding instruments and contract administration and public relations are required with experience in the use of computers essential.

Skills and Abilities: Good technical, organizational, interpersonal and team-building skills essential; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of partners and disciplines. Diplomatic and multi-cultural skills, especially in the African context; ability to prepare large project proposals to bilateral and multilateral agencies. Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.

Travel : 30-50%

Based in : Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Applications should include a CV, a cover letter describing your interest, and telephone contacts of three (03) references.
Deadline for applications is December 10th, 2008, and should be sent to: recruitments@wwfint.org

N.B.: Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

WWF, Leader, Tiger Initiative

2008-11-12

The Leader will have the unique opportunity to oversee the implementation of an ambitious global initiative that will significantly influence tiger conservation in almost every tiger range country, and at every level from local to global over the next 10-15 years.

The Tiger Initiative’s vision is, “Tigers will thrive in viable wild populations in priority landscapes, and in restored, interconnected habitats, secure from the threats to their survival and coexisting with local communities.”

In order to achieve this vision, the Leader will help WWF assemble its resources around tiger conservation in 13 priority landscapes through identifying and transforming the root causes of poaching, habitat destruction and human-tiger conflict. The initiative will also address issues related to policies, sustainable finance and illegal tiger trade. This is the type of comprehensive plan that will empower WWF to help tip the trajectory of wild tigers to a path of range-wide recovery.

The Leader will be based at WWF Malaysia, and will manage a core team based in Asia, in coordination with the respective range country WWF offices.

More specifically, s/he will direct and coordinate the human, technical and financial resources throughout the WWF Network; mobilise transformational actions by key businesses and industries; influence governments, NGOs, and other partners; act as an ambassador for WWF’s tiger conservation work; generate funds; work with other leaders in the WWF Network to identify and combat emerging threats to tigers; and, seize new opportunities that will contribute to the lasting conservation of tigers and their habitats.

The Leader will require:

An advanced degree in conservation, natural sciences, management, international development / international policy or a relevant field
Technical proficiency and/or extensive experience in the field of conservation, natural-resource management or international development
At least 10 years professional experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets
Demonstrated passion for conservation
Credibility in Asian conservation circles with excellent knowledge of conservation
Excellent campaigning and communications skills allied with proven negotiating and lobbying skills at the governmental and intergovernmental levels
Experience in engaging with business and industry sectors, to change practices and behaviours;
Experience in raising and mobilising funding
Experience with building strategic alliances and partnerships to achieve common goals
Proven ability to work effectively in a complex organisation, with cross-cutting, multi-national, multi-disciplinary, teams
Strong capability to motivate and inspire team members
Excellent command of English (written and oral)

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Mr Duc Nguyen Human Resources Department, at recruitments@wwfint.org .

For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.

Application deadline : December 12th 2008

WWF Austria, Sustainability Officer

2008-11-11

Sustainability Officer
to be based in Vienna, Austria,
(3 months probation period), 40 hours/week

WWF Austria’s work on commodities aims to generate a growing demand for sustainably used natural resources through engagement with industry that will motivate producers to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices, including the protection of areas with high conservation value.
The two focal commodities are soy as animal feed and fish/seafood.

Major Functions:
The Sustainability Officer will contribute to WWF’s engagement with the animal feed and fish/seafood sectors with an aim of motivating companies to achieve sustainability in their supply chains. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and developing partnerships and projects with companies to ensure the sustainable use of these commodities. A key role will be to identify funding opportunities to finance WWF Austria´s work in this sector and to support conservation efforts in globally important areas where these industries are operating.

Minimum qualifications

Knowledge – University degree at Masters level in Natural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Commerce or related subjects with relevant work experience. Sound knowledge of conservation issues, business supply chains, sustainability certification systems (e.g. MSC and Basel Criteria) and the private sector.
Experience – At least 2 years working experience in the private sector. Fundraising and advanced project management experience. Ideally knowledge of WWF structures, priorities and procedures.
Skills and abilities – Ability to represent WWF with high level industry contacts. Good communication skills and experience in media work and campaigning. Fluency in written and spoken English

Reporting Lines: The Sustainability Officer will report to the Marine Manager and the Head of International Programmes at WWF Austria.

Deadlines for applications: 19 November 2008

CV and cover letter should be sent to the following address: Ingrid.rubel@wwf.at

WWF-US, Tri-National Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

2008-11-05

The Tri-National Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the overall implementation of WWF monitoring plan for the Amazon Headwaters Initiative (AHI). While the AHI M&E coordinators and project teams in each country will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring in each AHI site, the Tri-National M&E Officer will work closely with WWF field teams to support them in the process, ensuring that: the teams have the technical assistance required; monitoring gets done in a timely manner; it is effectively articulated across sites; and the monitoring data is used by the teams to learn and adapt AHI interventions for maximum effectiveness.

Basic Requirements:
Master’s degree in related subject (e.g., biological sciences, social sciences, resource management, program evaluation). Experience on conservation/sustainable development project/program/portfolio management, and project design, monitoring and/or evaluation in particular (at least 5-7 years). Proficiency in Adaptive Management, Monitoring expertise, Coordination skills and experience working in the Amazon (preferred). Complete fluency in either Spanish and/or Portuguese and English required. Frequent travel. This position will be based in Bolivia or Peru and is a local hire.

AA/EOE and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please submit all cover letters and resumes in English. To apply, please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm #29071

WWF-US, Program Officer, Aquaculture

2008-09-15

WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer, Aquaculture to serve as the US Aquaculture Program’s primary point of contact with European seafood buyers (e.g., retailers, food service companies and restaurants) to raise awareness about and build support for the Aquaculture Dialogues.
The WWF-initiated Dialogues are a series of roundtable meetings held worldwide to develop standards for responsible seafood farming. The Program Officer also will help promote the Aquaculture Dialogues using various communications and marketing tools, such as the media and Internet.
This position will be based in Europe (United Kingdom).

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A graduate degree in aquaculture, coastal zone management, natural resources management, business, marketing, communications or related field is preferred. Three to five years experience in the marketing/PR or conservation/international development/natural resources management fields is required. Also requires an understanding of certification, standards development and aquaculture issues. Must have strong skills in project management, strategy development and implementation; proven ability to facilitate the work of others, take initiative, use independent judgment and work effectively as a team member; and fluency in written and spoken English, with knowledge of another language (especially French, German, or Spanish).

Please submit your resume and cover letter before the closing date of October 30, 2008.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm # 29062

WWF-US, Senior Program Officer – Wildlife Resource Security

2008-05-30

The Senior Program Officer is responsible for the development, coordination and supervision of TRAFFIC program interests and projects relating to conservation of wildlife resources subject to trade and utilization. The primary objective of the Senior Program Officer is to participate in the development of short and long term program plans. Organization-wide program planning and other cross-cutting forums. Assists the Director in evaluating program priorities, and identifying and monitoring important current issues. Responsible for project management of selected projects to ensure delivery of objectives in an efficient way. Fundraising and development of proposals for project relating to wildlife trade and priority species conservation and wildlife resource security issues required. We are looking for a high energy professional with strong relationship & project management skills, and knowledge in trade commodities such as timber.

A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree in natural resource management/economics, ecology, wildlife/conservation biology or related disciple preferred. At least five years of experience in natural resource management, wildlife management, natural resource economics, field ecology, data analysis, or trade in commodities such as timber desired. At least three years experience relating directly to wildlife trade and/or resource management required.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm # 28147

Consultant pour l’Appui à la Délimitation et à la Surveillance, Salonga, DRC

2008-02-26

Fonction : Consultant pour l’Appui à la Délimitation et à la Surveillance
Projet : Parc National de la Salonga (Province de l’Equateur, Rép. Dém. Congo)
Lieu d’affectation : Mundja ou autre site à la Salonga
Supervisé par : Conseiller du Parc et Chef de Site
Durée : 5 mois (01 avril – 31 août 2008)

Le Parc National de la Salonga est considéré comme une des régions les plus importantes pour la conservation de la biodiversité en Afrique centrale. Cependant, le braconnage des hommes armés et les conflits liés aux limites problématiques et à la délocalisation de certains groupes humains du parc contribuent à accélérer la dégradation de la biodiversité de ce parc.

L’Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) et ses partenaires sont en cours de renforcer la formation des gardes dans la lutte anti braconnage et de mettre en œuvre diverses initiatives tendant à la réduction des conflits entre les communautés locales et le personnel de l’ICCN sur le terrain.

Le WWF recherche un consultant pour un appui technique devant permettre aux gardes et à la communauté locale de s’impliquer efficacement dans les opérations de réduction de l’érosion de la biodiversité du Parc National de la Salonga et dans le respect d’une manière consensuelle de ses limites.

TERMES DE REFERENCES

FONCTIONS PRINCIPALES

• Vérifier et collecter les données géoreférencées sur les limites du parc dans le secteur de Mundja pour validation de la carte SYGIAP.
• Impliquer les autorités traditionnelles dans le processus de vérification des limites et plus tard de leurs matérialisation en s’inspirant des résultats des travaux de WCS sur la délimitation participative dans d’autres secteurs du parc.
• Entreprendre des contacts avec les autorités coutumières pour l’identification de la manière la plus efficace et la plus durable permettant l’implication des communautés locales dans la clarification et la matérialisation des limites du parc dans le secteur de Mundja.
• Coordonner les activités communautaires en collaboration avec Pact.
• Contribuer au renforcement de la collaboration entre les agents de l’ICCN et la population locale en impliquant cette dernière dans les travaux de terrain.
• Collecter les informations sur les réseaux de braconnage actifs dans le PNS.
• Appuyer le Chef de Station de Mundja dans la planification des patrouilles et de certaines opérations pratiques de lutte anti braconnage.
• Développer et/ou mettre en œuvre la stratégie pour l’élimination des camps des braconniers dans le parc et ses alentours.
• S’assurer de la bonne maintenance et du bon fonctionnement des matériels et équipements affectés au fonctionnement des activités du programme.
• Tenir régulièrement au courant le Conseiller du Parc et le Chef de Site du progrès des travaux et des difficultés éventuelles.
• Entreprendre tout autre tache pertinente qui lui sera confié dans le cadre de l’exécution de sa mission.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES

• Formation universitaire de second cycle au moins en biologie, sciences sociales ou gestion des ressources naturelles.
• Très bonne connaissance de la conservation de la biodiversité avec un accent sur les Aires Protégées.
• Expérience de travail avec les communautés locales dans la région de la Salonga.
• Connaissance pratiques dans l’organisation des patrouilles de surveillance dans une AP.
• Bonne maîtrise du français et du lingala. La connaissance des autres langues locales serait un atout.
• Etre disposé à travailler en équipe.
• Bonne santé physique et disponibilité à voyager dans des conditions de confort réduit à travers le Parc National de la Salonga et le landscape Salonga-Lukenie-Sankuru.
• Aptitude à travailler indépendamment et sous pression de temps.

Les consultants intéressés sont invités à faire parvenir leurs candidatures comprenant une lettre de demande, un CV ainsi que toutes références indiquant qu’ils sont qualifiés pour exécuter les tâches énumérées ci-dessus à l’adresse suivante :

- WWF-RDC, 14, avenue Sergent Moke, Q. Socimat, C/Ngaliema, Kinshasa (concession SAFRICAS).
- e-mail : wwfrdc@wwfcarpo.org

Date limite des dépôts : 15 mars 2008

Seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront retenus pour une interview

WWF-France, Responsable Outre-Mer

2007-04-19

LES MISSIONS :
- Coordonner l’ensemble des interventions et des moyens du WWF dans les collectivités françaises d’outre-mer, notamment le budget et le plan de communication, avec l’appui des pôles thématiques (eau douce, forêt, océans et côtes…) et des départements concernés ;
- Renforcer et gérer les moyens humains et financiers du WWF-France en Guyane et en Nouvelle-Calédonie (7 personnes), notamment dans la planification stratégique et la recherche de fonds ; Optimiser les relations entre les bureaux délocalisés et les différents services du siège.
- Développer et mettre en œuvre directement des initiatives partenariales d’envergure nationale de sensibilisation et de mobilisation du public (citoyens, élus, administrations, associations…) en faveur de la biodiversité Outre-mer. Une priorité sera donnée à la capitalisation des acquis obtenus depuis 10 ans ;
- Développer les relations auprès des différents acteurs, notamment influencer les décideurs nationaux pour une meilleure prise en compte de la biodiversité dans les politiques publiques et stratégies privées Outre-mer.

LE (LA) CANDIDAT(E) :

Formation/Connaissances :
- Formation Bac + 5 école d’ingénieur ou université en sciences naturelles
- Connaissance des problématiques biodiversité, réseaux des acteurs locaux et nationaux de l’Outre-Mer français
- Connaissance approfondie de l’anglais, espagnol souhaité

Expérience :
- Minimum 5 ans d’expérience terrain : gestion de programmes de conservation
- Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en gestion d’équipe (minimum 5 personnes)
- Montage de projets et en recherche de fonds
- Gestion administrative
- Gestion de relations avec les partenaires institutionnels (administration centrale, collectivités locales, etc…)

Compétences :
- Bonne maîtrise des problématiques de biodiversité, en particulier dans l’Outre-Mer
- Montage et gestion de projets
- Gestion administrative et financière
- Représentation / Lobby / négociation

Personnalité :
- Forte capacité de travail
- Sens de l’initiative et autonomie
- A la fois esprit « leader » et « gestionnaire »
- Très bon relationnel, sens de l’écoute et de la négociation
- Rigueur et méthode
- Ouverture d’esprit et forte capacité d’adaptation
- Goût et implication dans le secteur associatif

Modalités pratiques du poste : Contrat à durée indéterminée à compter de juin 2007. Poste basé au WWF-France, 1, carrefour de Longchamp 75016 Paris.
Rémunération à définir selon qualification et expérience.

Modalités pratiques de la candidature : Merci d’adresser votre candidature par mail uniquement à recrutement@wwf.fr avec la mention OM-07