Experience / Training
The criteria for the selection of the successful candidate include:
- Management Experience – the candidate will have excellent organisational skills and demonstrated experience in large project or program management including financial planning and budgeting as well as experience in supervising staff
- Partnership Experience – the candidate will be highly adept at and have demonstrated experience in overseeing relationships with a range of partners from different sectors as part of project or program delivery
- Technical Expertise – the candidate should have knowledge of application of the mitigation hierarchy in development project planning and implementation and including mainstreaming of biodiversity into development and conservation financing; experience working with development projects on reducing impacts, strategic environmental assessment and environmental and social impact assessment is valuable
- Policy Experience – the candidate will have experience working with government ministries or agencies to develop and/or implement environmentally related policy
- Language – the candidate will be fluent in both English and French and will demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills. Ability in Portuguese and other languages would also be desirable.
- Capacity Building Experience – the candidate will have experience in developing capacity building programs and supporting training programs; experience engaging a variety of stakeholders is an important requirement for the position.
- Field Experience – the candidate will have demonstrated successful working experience in Africa and/or Asia
- Education – the candidate will have at least a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (management, public policy, economics, geography, environmental science, ecology, planning etc.) as well as at least 10 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by emailing a cover letter and CV together with names and contact information of three references to: [email protected] by 28 February 2021 as deadline. Please include “COMBO Project Director” in the subject line of your email.
In addition, please note that all candidates must also apply online via the WCS career portal at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25965&siteid=5168#jobDetails=575861_5168
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
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
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