Experience / Training
- Strong background in NBS and REDD+, demonstrated experience in both voluntary carbon project development and jurisdictional REDD+ preferred;
- Strong familiarity with existing voluntary market standards and methodologies;
- At least 5-years experience, including at least 2 years of program and budget management experience;
- Advanced degree in conservation, community engagement, environmental studies, or other related advanced degree;
- Demonstrated experience in the convening of networks and multi-stakeholders engagement;
- Excellent skills in representation, outreach and partnerships building across a diverse set of technical levels, cultures, and languages;
- Excellent skills in mediation, communication and animation of multi-stakeholders initiatives;
- Experience working on field based implementation of landscape-level conservation, avoided deforestation, reforestation, woodlots, or natural regeneration projects;
- Strong analytical and writing skills; extreme attention to detail;
- Professional level written and oral English fluency required, fluency in Portuguese strongly preferred;
- Willingness to travel extensively to country programs and field sites.
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV and the names and contact information of three references to [email protected] by Thursday 15 July 2021 deadline. Please include “Regional NBS Specialist” in the subject line of your email.
In addition, please note that all candidates must also apply online via the WCS career portal at: http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value
The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations
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