Dear all,
The CBD Alliance is seeking an experienced individual from (March 2013 – Dec
2013) with a potential for renewal next year based on potential
funding available and performance. The successful candidate will work
closely with the Board of Directors to manage the ongoing operations of the
Alliance (including financial management, reporting, fundraising, proposal
development); facilitate communication within the network and with the CBD
Secretariat; and coordinate external communications during CBD processes and
meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
- familiarity with international issues in biodiversity management, particularly those surrounding the Convention on Biological Diversity (see www.cbd.int), and inter-governmental negotiation processes
- experience in working with an international network
- skilled in developing proposals, writing narrative and financial report
- demonstrated experience in communications and communications technologies especially desktop publishing, website design and administration, web-based conferencing
- experience in financial administration, budgeting and financial reporting
- experience with institutional fundraising at the international level
- self-directed and motivated, and a great facilitator and communicator (both in person and “virtually”).comfortable working with international networks, across borders, cultures and time zones
- able to travel internationally 1-2 weeks at a time (attend many meetings and negotiations around the CBD)
- fluent in English (speaking and writing). French/Spanish, or other UN languages a strong asset
- It is important to note that the position requires working closely with a Board of Directors located throughout the globe, which is rewarding, but often challenging work.
Location
The selected applicant can work from most locations in the world with a
secure and consistent internet connection. Applications from the Global South
are especially welcome, and those residing near the host organization for the
Alliance (based in India), near UNEP headquarters (in Nairobi), and also near
the CBD Secretariat (in Montreal, Canada). However, the right applicant meeting
the qualifications and skills can be based almost anywhere.
Remuneration
The exact amount will reflect the candidate's experience, location (cost of
living), and the number of hours a week dedicated to project. There is a
possibility of both full time and part time contract positions.
How to apply
Send your
a) CV (not more than 3-4 pages)
b) A cover letter (1-2 pages) clearly
explaining how you can meet our needs to applications must be in ENGLISH
only
c) Please supply the names and
contact information for at least two references, especially those who can speak
to the above qualifications and skills.
d) Any
material/documents/samples of writing such as reports, information documents,
articles on international biodiversity
issues/multilateral environment negotiations and such like (preferably
non-scientific and in English) – but not more than 2 or 3
Please send a mail to biodivcivsoc@gmail.com
with the subject “Application - CBD Alliance coordinator position”
Deadline: 15th March 2013
Please note that any application that does not meet these physical
requirements will not be considered and any further communication from the CBD
Alliance to the applicants will be only to
the SHORT-LISTED candidates.
CBD Alliance
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