EXPERT IN COASTAL/MARINE RESOURCES AND/OR FISHERIES, MAREA
FINAL EVALUATION
CENTRAL AMERICA
MSI is seeking an Expert who will be responsible for providing expertise and advice to
the evaluation team and coordinating all technical analyses with the Environmental
Market Economist having to do with coastal/ marine resources, or fisheries. The Expert
will be involved in planning, data collection and analysis and drafting the final reports,
as well as any other tasks determined by the Team Leader. This is a short-term
assignment, approximately one month, starting April 2014. Nationals of Latin or
Central America are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Analyze reports from
project or from governments for relevant data and information. Create document
reviews for team.
Analyze project information to synthesize project coastal/ marine
work and creating research questions to evaluate project achievements. Participate in
field work and interviews. Lead in writing evaluation of coastal/ marine and/or
fisheries aspects. Participate in presentations and briefings. QUALIFICATIONS: At
least 5 years of relevant prior experience in environmental programs, preferably in Latin
or Central America, and preferably in the specific areas of coastal/ marine or fishery
development. It is preferred for the Expert to have relevant prior experience in
evaluations of development projects. Knowledge of ecosystem-based approaches to
management a plus. Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications. Ability to
work effectively and communicate with a diverse set of senior governmental officials
and professionals. Prior experience in gender analysis or integration a plus. Bachelor's
degree in development or environmental field, such as Marine Biology, Ecology,
Environmental Studies, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business
Administration, or other discipline related to development assistance or the
environment; Advanced degree is preferred. Spanish Level IV and English Level III.
Must be able to travel throughout Central America. Only candidates who have been
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. TO APPLY: Please
visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MARKET ECONOMIST, MAREA FINAL
EVALUATION
CENTRAL AMERICA
MSI is seeking an Environmental Market Economist who will be the lead technical
expert on environmental economics issues, especially relating to market approaches and
environmental business development. The Environmental Market Economist will
provide technical support and expertise to the Expert in Coastal/ Marine Resources
and/or Fisheries and Team Leader. The Environmental Market Economist will be
involved in planning, data collection and analysis and drafting the final reports, as well
as any other tasks determined by the Team Leader. This is a short-term assignment,
approximately one month, starting April 2014. Nationals of Latin or Central America
are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Analyze reports from project or from
governments for relevant data and information. Create document reviews for team.
Analyze project information to synthesize project environmental economics work and
creating research questions to evaluate project achievements. Participate in field work
and interviews. Lead in writing evaluation of environmental economics aspects.
Participate in presentations and briefings. QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 years of
relevant prior experience, preferably in Latin or Central America, and preferably in the
specific areas of coastal/ marine or fishery development. It is preferred for the
Environmental Market Economist to have relevant prior experience in evaluations of
development projects. Knowledge of rights-based and market-based mechanisms a
plus. Specific work experience in environmental economics is a plus. Demonstrated
skill in written and oral communications. Ability to work effectively and communicate
with a diverse set of senior governmental officials and professionals. Prior experience
in gender analysis or integration a plus. Bachelor's degree in development or
environmental field, such as Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies,
Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other
discipline related to development assistance or the environment; Advanced degree is
preferred. Spanish Level IV and English Level III. Must be able to travel throughout
Central America. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls, please. TO APPLY: Please visit our website,
www.msiworldwide.com.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR - EARTH JOURNALISM NETWORK
WASHINGTON, DC
Internews is seeking a Program Coordinator who will assist with the management and
development of Internews' environmental programs. In particular our Earth Journalism
Network (EJN) supports, enables and empowers dozens of partner organizations and
thousands of journalists working on environmental media, with a special focus on the
developing world. The Program Coordinator will play a hands-on role in EJN projects
being carried out around the world, in particular our GeoJournalism projects, which
combine collecting and visualizing data with interactive maps that also display stories
and other media from local reporters. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Prior experience
working on environmental issues and/or as a journalist. Experience working with big
data, preferably including mapping and visualization environmental data. Strong
project management skills: at least 1-3 years project management or development
experience, including field experience, OR a relevant advanced degree. Superior
analytical and writing ability for proposal development and writing narrative reports.
Willingness and ability to work remotely with colleagues around the world, including a
willingness to occasionally communicate and work during non-standard business hours.
Willingness to travel, particularly to developing countries. Fluency in English and
strong oral communication and presentation skills. Experience with report and proposal
writing. Experience with MS Excel and Word. Experience with event organizing
and/or making complex travel arrangements. Proven organization skills, with attention
to detail. Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload. Proven
ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment. Relevant university
degree. Preferred: Strong digital media skills, including website management, online
mapping and data visualization. Foreign language skills. Experience with financial
management and book-keeping. Experience with event planning and/or arranging
logistics for project implementation abroad. Experience preparing expense reports and
budgets. TO APPLY: Please visit Internews' website to apply:
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid
=297 or http://www.internews.org/jobs
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CHARGE, AFRICA ASSOCIATE
WASHINGTON, DC
The World Resources Institute has posted an opening for an Associate who will
contribute to, and eventually lead, research and project implementation in areas of
renewable energy, off and on-grid clean energy solutions, governance, and market
development. REQUIRES: 2-4 years' work experience in the field of sustainable
energy, rural and urban development, energy planning in sub-Saharan Africa, either in a
project implementation or research capacity. Knowledge of mini-grids in both research
and field capacity. Demonstrated ability to connect research results to measurable
external change. Advanced degree in a relevant field, including international
development, environmental studies, urban/ regional planning, energy, economics or
environmental science. For more information and to apply visit www.wri.org/jobs.
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VICE PRESIDENT, ANIMAL PROTEIN
WASHINGTON, DC
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a
Vice President, Animal Protein to oversee WWF's work to measurably eliminate,
reduce or mitigate the key threats caused by the single most significant driver of
biodiversity loss globally, animal protein production. The VP, Animal Protein will be
responsible for overall strategy development and delivery for WWF-US' work on beef,
dairy, aquaculture and other key animal proteins (e.g. poultry, eggs, pork); aligning
WWF's animal protein work with its work to reduce the impacts of producing feed for
animals; building and managing a cross-functional, international team working towards
a common vision and complementary objectives around animal protein issues; working
with the SVP to engage key audiences along the animal protein value chain; and
supporting and/or undertaking communications and fundraising efforts. Major Duties
and Responsibilities: 1.Strategic vision: Leads the development of WWF-US' overall
animal protein strategy and works with various teams and departments within WWF-US
to insure that its strategies are aligned. Works with the global WWF network to
develop and implement strategies that will measurably reduce the impacts of animal-
based protein production, including the production of feeds used. Develops and
implements strategies to engage individual companies (producers, retailers, traders) as
well as associations, multi-company platforms, and entire industries. Outlines long-
term plans and strategies; proposes short, medium and long-term metrics of success and
balances long-term needs with short-term demands in establishing priorities and
deadlines. Links WWF-US' work on animal protein to conservation priorities both
within the US and globally. The incumbent must be based in Washington, DC.
2.Negotiations and partnering: Works closely with the SVP, Food and the VP, Private
Sector Engagement and WWF's global market transformation work (e.g. the Market
Transformation Initiative) to develop far-reaching partnerships focused on improving
practices along the animal protein supply chains to reduce key environment impacts.
Engages with target companies as well as entire sectors. Ensures positive working
alliances with various stakeholders. 3.Communications and fundraising: Serves as
program champion and issue expert lead in the US and globally, as appropriate. Leads
major fundraising efforts in conjunction with the SVP, Markets as well as appropriate
Development staff. Accountable for developing and delivering annual fundraising
goals and commitments. Engages policymakers and institutions in building public
awareness and commitment as appropriate. 4. Team building and management: Builds
and leads a team that manages WWF-US's relationships with partners for our animal
protein-based work. Leads the team to execute the strategy for engaging with particular
institutions or sets of institutions. Sets goals and expectations, drives success, and
measures and communicates progress on an ongoing basis. Creates opportunities for
recognition and development. Provides feedback, counseling and coaching to staff in
unit and beyond as appropriate. 5. Cross-cutting work and institutional learning: Helps
develop and apply rigorous and appropriate metrics and other evaluation tools to
measure progress and results. Contributes to internal learning and knowledge
management by routinely and consistently sharing lessons learned and models of
change. REQUIREMENTS: Education/ Experience: A graduate degree in a relevant
field is required; an MBA or other degree related to agribusiness or marketing is a plus.
Candidates should have 15 years work experience in relevant area. Experience with
international animal protein production and markets and food certification programs as
well as continuous improvement is critical. Agribusiness management experience is
essential to succeed in this position as is experience with program development,
relevant animal protein policy issues, and ability to work with a range of stakeholders
and partners to design and implement strategic, multi-dimensional and broad-reaching
partnerships. Background working with governments, NGOs and other global
organizations around agricultural issues is an advantage. Prior experience with public
speaking is highly preferred. Skills and Abilities: Fluency in English required; other
languages are a recognized asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be comfortable with all aspects of animal protein issues. Excellent organizational
skills with an emphasis on program and project management. A high level of
interpersonal skills is required, especially relationship management skills and the ability
to work as part of a high-level international team. The ability to effectively prioritize
and produce high-quality work under time constraints. National and international travel
(up to 20%) required. TO APPLY: Please visit our careers page and submit an online
application: Submit cover letter and resume to
http://worldwildlife.org/about/careers/jobs, job #14028. The most compatible browser
that supports the application process is Internet Explorer 7, or version 8 and 9 in
"compatibility mode". AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Due
to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.
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PROGRAM OFFICER FOR THE AFRICAN RIFT VALLEY
TBD, POTENTIALLY NAIROBI, KENYA
The Christensen Fund has posted an opening for a Program Officer for the African Rift
Valley (ARV). This is an existing position that will open up at The Christensen Fund
on June 30th, 2014. Dr. Wolde Gossa Tadesse, the founding Program Officer for the
ARV region, has developed a significant and impactful portfolio of grantees working
around biocultural diversity issues over the last ten years in the prioritized areas of
Southwestern Ethiopia and Northern Kenya. Based on an outcome oriented regional
strategy, most of our funding in Northern Kenya and SW Ethiopia is now channeled to
community associations and grass roots NGOs through indigenous-led intermediary
organizations who work towards development strategies rooted in the heritage of their
agricultural and pastoral landscapes and cultures. We are also supporting festivals,
education, and work with local universities, governments and others around landscape-
level approaches to local development. We are not trying to "preserve" cultures or
nature, but instead to back approaches to progress adaptive to local realities and values
that can integrate a future for the unique richness of economies, lifeways, landscapes,
foodways and biodiversity. Funding is concentrated within three primary landscapes: 1)
The Rift Valley of Ethiopia encompassing the southwest highlands, and the eastern,
central and western rift; 2) The Pastoral Southern Lowlands of Ethiopia and 3) The
Desert Mosaic of Northern Kenya. Supporting grantmaking around regional exchange
and networking, and linkages to global grantmaking and other regional efforts rounds
out the portfolio. The new Program Officer is expected to build on current directions
within this maturing portfolio helping partners work towards increased institutional
sustainability, enhancing biocultural and landscape based livelihoods, increasing
collaboration with other donors and linking effectively with national policy level efforts
in the region while potentially developing new directions in response to evolving needs
and opportunities. For this hire we seek a visionary with imagination and energy to
support practical results on the ground. S/he will be passionate about diversity and
environmental and indigenous issues, with a particular talent for understanding how to
connect new ideas, traditional stewardship and funding institutions. S/he will be a
networker and team player, seeking allies everywhere while listening to local people.
At this stage in the progress of the portfolio we are particularly seeking a person who
can grow and diversify support with governments, civil society and other funders for
development approaches that build upon local livelihoods, agro-ecological approaches,
cultural assets and resource management systems. Position Responsibilities: The
Program Officer (PO) for African Rift Valley, reporting to the Director of Grantmaking
and working in a Grantmaking team with a Grants Associate/ Specialist and in-region
consultants (as appropriate), manages the portfolio of grantees working in African Rift
Valley pursuant to the current regional strategy. Duties of the Program Officer for
African Rift Valley include but are not limited to: Grantmaking: The Program Officer
will be a responsible for: Building on past years of grantmaking and the lessons learned
within a mature portfolio, bringing energy and vision to implementing existing grant
making strategies and developing new ideas to increase the likelihood of achieving
desired outcomes for the region and articulating them to potential grantees and other
stakeholders; Developing and recommending grant proposals for approval, overseeing
application declinations, and reviewing and evaluating grantee narrative and financial
reports, working collaboratively in Grantmaking team and with other colleagues in
Grants Administration; Actively seeking and managing co-funding by collaborating
with other Christensen staff, partnering foundations and other institutions to craft,
finance and implement grantmaking; Partnering (as appropriate) with grantees to
advance their institutional development and program achievement, and participating in
their events; Helping grantees and other relevant organizations network and learn from
each other locally, across the region and internationally; Articulating expected portfolio
outcomes within priority landscapes and themes, planning for their monitoring,
measurement, lessons sharing, storytelling and celebration; Continuing to evolve and
refine grantmaking strategy for the region, summarizing learning and new directions
through annual plan memos; Developing and implementing an explicit plan for
enhancing grantee communications capacity and contributions to building the field of
biocultural diversity. Regional Staff Management: The Program Officer will work with
the Christensen management team to evaluate and plan for local staffing needs in the
program region. S/he will work with the appropriate staff to determine job descriptions,
recruitment, and on-boarding of any consultants or employees as appropriate. S/he will
supervise any in-region resources for the program region and will be responsible for
budgeting, authorizing, and reviewing their expenses and their work. Regional
Financial Oversight: The Program Officer will work with Finance and other areas of the
organization as appropriate to develop and manage the operational budget for African
Rift Valley Program area. S/he will work with the Director of Grantmaking, the Grants
Administration team and others in the allocation of the grant budget for the program
area. General and Institutional: The Program Officer's ongoing general and
institutional responsibilities include: Maintaining close knowledge of the ideas, issues
and institutions in their field of responsibility, and of the circumstances of communities,
landscapes and biodiversity across regions of concern in the African Rift Valley;
Continuing to cultivate and maintain relationships with government authorities at
multiple levels, other donors, policy makers, the private sector and other constituencies
to heighten awareness and engagement in relevant mission related issues; Sharing
his/her expertise and imagination to work collaboratively with other Christensen staff in
pursuit of the organization's overall programming and mission, including contributing
to strategic planning, learning efforts, grantee exchanges and other connections;
Presenting grantmaking learning around outcomes, grantmaking progress, proposed
grants, and other briefings to the Christensen Board of Trustees; Traveling to Addis
Ababa, the Ethiopian Rift, Northern Kenya and other parts of the program region as
required for effective program management. Travelling to the Christensen head office
in the United States on a regular basis and to other countries from time to time to visit
other regions and to represent Christensen at international conferences (Travel in the
course of performing his/her job responsibilities may be up to 25% of time); and Such
other duties as are consistent with the position. Traits and QUALIFICATIONS: The
staff of The Christensen Fund comprises a diverse and lively-minded team who work
with energy and humor to make a difference in a deeply troubled world. The following
are required characteristics for this position: Deep knowledge of the landscapes and
cultures of the African Rift Valley, particularly Southwest Ethiopia and Northern
Kenya; Deep understanding of the connections between biological and cultural
diversity, and a delight in thinking in integrated ways; Familiarity with the history and
complexities of program region and the experiences of communities with handling
change, as well as with the institutions, associations and research groups working to
support their efforts; Successful experience linking community organizations and
processes to state, national, regional and global processes, institutions and policies;
Proven track record of building the capacity of local organizations; An ability to travel
around the region and to seek out, listen to, understand and respect applicants, grantees
and other stakeholders and work in support of their passions and dreams; Superior
written and oral communication skills in English, an ability to work in Amharic and/or
Swahili, and likely one or more local languages of the region; Well-organized and self-
sufficient, IT-savvy, and able to manage time and work under pressure; and a
demonstrated ability and inclination to work as part of a team. Applicants should
possess: A graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in an environmental or social
science field, along with knowledge of bio-cultural diversity, agro-ecology,
stewardship, livelihoods, landscape, resilience, and the issues of tribal peoples; and
Demonstrated commitment to the visions and struggles of peoples of the African Rift
Valley to secure their development, cultural integrity and environmental heritage. The
successful candidate is likely to have experience in: Participatory research and
advocacy combined with practical engagement in supporting local environmental and
cultural initiatives; Prior work involving putting ideas and creativity to work in support
of maintaining diversity, revitalizing communities, ecologies and local economies; and
Prior employment in a grantmaking foundation or non-profit organization, or
experience partnering with such entities. Terms of Employment: We envision this
position to be based in the program region (potentially Kenya) with an initial orientation
period at our San Francisco main office. The initial term for this position will be a three
year contract, with relocation assistance. It is hoped that the new Program Officer can
join by mid-year 2014. An excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with
qualifications and experience will be provided. Christensen Program Officers are
encouraged to maintain active intellectual and creative engagement in the development
of their fields of specialty, in particular as these advance Christensen's mission and
strategies and its grantee communities. TO APPLY: Please submit a resume (CV) and
cover letter outlining your relevant experience, financial requirements, and why you are
interested in working in this position with The Christensen Fund to
programresumes@christensenfund.org by 15 March 2014. Please indicate ARV PO on
the subject line. Review of credentials will begin immediately. Principals only. No
phone calls please. The Christensen Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
