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 WWF - Job opportunities in conservation News, publications and job feeds from WWF - the global conservation organization Policy Director 30 Aug 2010 at 12:00am Position: Policy Director Title: Policy Director Reporting to: Assisting Director General Direct Reports: TBC The goal of EWS-WWF?s Policy Department is to foster the development and implementation of policies in the UAE, and region where appropriate, that protect biodiversity and incentivize natural resource conservation and climate mitigation. The Policy Director oversees proper development and implementation of EWS-WWF?s policy goals. Position Scope: The Policy Director manages EWS-WWF?s policy engagement with the public and private sectors. She/He develops the strategic direction and vision for EWS-WWF?s policy engagement in coordination with the Programme Director and Fundraising Director. The Policy Director will also provide leadership, vision and strategic direction for the organization as a whole. As such, the Policy Director requires considerable strategic, leadership and management skills. The Policy Director supervises a team of policy staff and reports to the Director General. The Policy Director also serves on the EWS-WWF Management Committee (MC). This is a full-time position, responsible for the planning, management, resourcing, co-ordination and review of all policy-related activities of the organization. Responsibilities: The Policy Director?s role is to lead and direct EWS-WWF?s policy activities with the public and private sectors, including: Contribute to the development of the EWS-WWF strategic plan and lead on setting and developing organization policy objectives and overseeing development of the EWS-WWF annual policy plan Contribute to setting and delivering organization program and funding objectives in the organization?s Management Committee Oversee the delivery of the EWS-WWF policy plan Develop the organization?s policy development capabilities Recruit and develop staff for writing policy and managing policy engagement and outcomes with key stakeholder groups Define key processes for development of policy positions; including identification of stakeholders, baselining policy areas and identifying gaps between current state and desired outcomes and planning approaches to closing gaps Identify and develop systems to support EWS-WWF policy development and delivery Undertake general management of the policy unit; set objectives with staff in-line with the EWS-WWF strategy, coach team members to achieve desired outcomes, undertake performance appraisals of senior staff and oversee performance appraisal process for all policy staff Additional functions: Design, implement, and direct complex and diverse initiatives, and coordinate the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization. Facilitate and incorporate cross-disciplinary knowledge to support policy objectives. Cultivate the creative ideas of others to develop potential solutions to complex policy problems. Develop constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the organisation. Lead the formulation of EWS-WWF?s policy positions. Negotiate strategic or sensitive agreements. Diagnose complex problems; cultivate the creative ideas of others to identify potential solutions to complex and less-defined problems. Experiment to find creative solutions ? think out of the box. Direct major program of strategic importance to EWS-WWF through management and interactions with multi-disciplinary teams. Manage professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development. Establish clear directions and set ambitious objectives. Develop and operate within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance. Develop and administer departmental budget and modify budget based on changing circumstances. Establish and maintain optimal standards for departmental performance. Ensure that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs. Requirements: Extensive management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a multi-disciplinary team. Extensive experience in policy development, including research and analysis, and policy engagement with decision-makers and leaders. Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives. Ability to create and communicate a compelling vision; practice EWS-WWF?s core values. Commands attention, can change tactics midstream, and manage group processes during presentations or discussions. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, as well as indentifying and fostering new partnerships. Demonstrated policy writing skills, including publications. Demonstrated success in directing or participating in negotiations or multi-party agreements. Extensive experience in program design, monitoring and evaluation. Experience Identifying and developing new funding sources, including proposal development and presentation. Experience in donor management. Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of EWS-WWF to diverse groups including government officials, corporate executives, major donors, board members and others who are critical to the organisation?s overall prosperity. Fluency in English and preferably Arabic. Available for travelling within the UAE Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Advanced degree in policy, public administration, conservation, economics, business, law or international relations. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in field of policy, conservation and/or corporate sustainability; A proven track record in policy development and implementation. Other Information: This is a full permanent position based within the EWS-WWF office in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. How to Apply: A resume and cover letter referencing the position and salary expectations should be submitted by September 15, 2010. Please quote the job title 'Policy Director' in the subject line and send your application to info@ewswwf.ae. EWS-WWF PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, UAE No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest however we may contact only those candidates selected for interviews. EWS-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Director 30 Aug 2010 at 12:00am Position: Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Director Title: Business Development Director Reporting to: Acting Director General Direct Reports: TBC The Business Development Director?s primary responsibility is to maximize EWS-WWF income from donations and grants, as well as shape communication strategies that contribute to EWS-WWF priorities and ensure delivery of internal and external communication tools. The Business Development Director requires considerable strategic, leadership and management skills as the role will include overseeing and giving strategic direction to EWS-WWF?s development of its relationships with the business sector, government supporters and foundations. The Business Development Director will maximize marketing and communication efforts to protect and improve the EWS-WWF brand and image in the UAE and the region. The Business Development Director supervises a team of fundraising, marketing and communication staff and reports to the Director General. The Business Development Director also serves on the EWS-WWF Management Committee (MC). Position Scope: The Business Development Director will provide leadership, vision and strategic direction for the Business Development activities and the organisation as a whole. This is a full-time position, responsible for the planning, management, resourcing, co-ordination and review of all fundraising activities; budget management and planning of expenditure and income, as well as plan and overlook all the marketing and communication efforts. Responsibilities: The role is to lead and direct EWS-WWF?s business development activities with hands on involvement in both fundraising and communication. Plan and secure the yearly fundraising budget Develop and implement an effective and innovative fundraising strategy that supports the conservation mission of EWS-WWF; Develop an in-depth understanding of how partnerships with responsible corporates can enhance delivery of effective outcomes on the conservation goals of EWS-WWF; Provide strong leadership and management for direct reports Develop (in close consultation with EWS-WWF policy team) innovative means that will incentivize private sector engagement with EWS-WWF; Coordinate, manage and monitor all corporate engagement to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; Help evaluate the activities and performance of all sponsor funded programmes. Develop and ensure implementation of communication strategy Seek opportunities in the marketing of EWS-WWF by developing ?products? from concept to commercialization. Requirements: Minimum 10 years of experience in partnership development; Experience of successfully managing small teams; Ability to reach fundraising targets and motivate others to achieve targets First-hand experience of working in the Corporate Social Responsibility environment. Experience in analysing fundraising and marketing data Creative capacity to move beyond a philanthropic approach to fund-raising to one that includes appropriate business and marketing approaches; Ability to leverage corporate relationships and fund-raising in support of EWS-WWF?s institutional objectives for communications, marketing and branding; Experience in managing media relationships Knowledge of the use of IT in general, and Customer Relations Management tools Managing highly sophisticated and personalized engagement with supporters or clients Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; Fluency in English and preferably Arabic. Available for travelling within the UAE Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: An excellent educational background, likely including an advanced degree in Public Relations, Sales, Communication, Marketing, or Fundraising, At least 10 years experience in a senior business development or similar position in an international environment, Have a proven track record in fundraising including strategy, prospect research, proposal preparation and presentations, and donor stewardship. Have a proven track record demonstrating excellent communication skills Strong interest in conservation and environmental issues Other Information: This is a full-time permanent position based within the EWS-WWF office in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. EWS-WWF offers a flexible and diverse workplace. How to Apply: A resume and cover letter referencing the position and salary expectations should be submitted by September 30, 2010. Please quote the job title 'Business Development Director' in the subject line and send your application to info@ewswwf.ae. EWS-WWF PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, UAE No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest however we may contact only those candidates selected for interviews. EWS-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates Executive Assistant, Yaounde, Cameroon 30 Aug 2010 at 12:00am WWF CARPO seeks an executive assistant to ensure an interim/training for 2/3 months. During this period, he/she will have to support the Regional Director in administrative duties to ensure management of the Regional office facilities to the highest standards Main duties: Organises and prioritises the Director?s agenda for calls, meetings, appointments and streamlines requests and workload as necessary Coordinates logistics for all relevant regional meetings, CARPO Executive team and external events as necessary, including agendas, production of reports and monitoring follow up of recommendations Coordinates and monitors multiple and diverse work processes and activities to ensure management decisions and directives are properly carried out and the timely delivery of products Assists the Regional Director to compile relevant information and analysis and presentations as required for regional / Senior Mgt Team overviews and updates, as well as reports and feedback to the various regional / network Teams. Routinely involved in relaying/processing/handling information of the most sensitive, diverse and confidential nature Plans trips for Regional Director and designated executive and ensures effective logistics items (flights, visas, travel advance, travel request, itinerary table + contacts, invitation letter, hotel confirmation, related travel documents) are up to date Facilitates information sharing and lesson learning within the executive and all CARPO offices by providing regular updates for internal communications tools (meeting & events calendar; travel & leave updates; contacts database, directories..) Reviews and handles mail and correspondence for the Director and routes as appropriate to designated departments; Edits enquiries, reports and documents as appropriate and maintains filing and archiving systems Follows up and ensures documents / contracts (consultancy contracts, grants, MOUs, donor contracts) have the necessary authorisations and meet operational standards prior to the Representative?s approval Oversees reception and supervises reception staff Supervises cantin organisation and events of Yaoundé office Performance manages Executive/Administrative Assistants of the country offices, organises back ups Performs other duties as requested by the Regional Director. Key requirements: University degree in Administration or equivalent in related field A minimum of five years experience as assistant to a senior management function, preferably in an international organisation/company Excellent organisational and prioritisation competence, with attention to details Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently Excellent team player with good networking and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills , English and French languages Excellent computer knowledge, including internet, Power Point, spreadsheets An interest in the field of nature conservation and natural resource management Adheres to WWF?s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. How to apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitcarpo@wwfcarpo.org. For further information on this opportunity, please consult the attached job description. Deadline for responding: September 15, 2010. REDD Project Coordinator, Democratic Republic of Congo 26 Aug 2010 at 12:00am Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo with frequent trip in Lac Tumba Landscape, Equateur Province (Democratic Republic of Congo) I. Main responsibilities: The REDD Project Coordinator will be responsible for the management, supervision and development of a project to assist local communities living within the Lac Tumba region of the Lac Tele ? Lac Tumba landscape within the DRC, to gain lasting benefits in terms of the sustained financial returns they realize from REDD (Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) finance mechanisms, and to promote their empowerment for effective engagement in transparent decision making processes with regard to land use actions. An additional aim is to achieve broad participation within the affected communities, with special attention to inclusion of groups that are currently marginalized. Strong coordination will be necessary with activities at the landscape, national, regional, and international levels furthering REDD. II. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the WWF Forest Program Manager in the DRC, the REDD Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks: Ensure alignment of REDD activities and the Forest Programme with the National and Regional Programme goals. Coordinate the implementation of a pilot project focused on engagement of local communities, application of carbon mapping/monitoring tools, and participative benefit sharing mechanisms. As such: Develop and ensure implementation of reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems; Prepare, in close collaboration with partners, detailed work plans; Monitor the activities of partners involved in the implementation of the project; Manage human, material and financial resources in the proper manner as required by WWF and donors; Develop work plans and monitoring matrices in accordance with the annual work plan; Produce all technical and financial reports according to standards and / or procedures of the WWF and donors; Recruit and assist in capacity building of the WWF staff assigned to the project; Develop a succession plan with the support of Human Resources Manager; Identify key socioeconomic activities and coordinate with existing and planned work in the Lac Tumba program. Facilitate structuring of local communities for improved natural resource management. Ensure awareness with the modern techniques and tools of communication to spread the conservation message to local communities; Support field staff in data collection and in the development and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Ensure coordination of REDD project work with other activities and strategies being implemented in the Landscape. III. Profile: Qualifications An MSc in Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, Rural Development or equivalent experience. Strong project management skills and experience Specific Skills Demonstrated technical capacity for program development as well as technical, administrative and financial management capacity; Familiarity with social sciences and community work. Capacity in technical and financial management; Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication capacity; Excellent knowledge of computers and geographic information systems. Very good knowledge of French and English written and spoken Adhere to WWF values: Be passionate and Positive, Ready to meet the challenges, Inspiring, Credible, Responsible, Persevering and Delivering results. How to apply: Applications including a cover letter and a CV should be sent to the attention of the Human Resource Manager by e-mail at recrutement_wwfrdc@wwfcarpo.org or at the following address: 14, Avenue Sergent Moke, Concession Safricas, Commune de Ngaliema, Kinshasa, Dem. Republic of Congo. Deadline for applications: 08 September 2010 Senior Executive Manager for Mauritania 20 Aug 2010 at 12:00am The ?Banc d?Arguin, and Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Trust Fund limited? (BACoMaB ? Trust Fund) welcomes applications for the position of senior executive Manager for Mauritania. Requirements A very important requirement of this post is the ability to communicate fluently in both English and French, written and spoken. We realize that this disqualifies many otherwise qualified candidates, but we must insist on this in order to work effectively with our supervisory bodies in UK. The Trust Fund is a company of English law and we regularly have to communicate with Anglo-Saxon partners, and to write and pass on technical and financial reports in English for ?Companies House? and ?Charity Commission?. How to apply Applications must be made via email at this address, BACOMAB-Trust.Fund@hotmail.fr. Full details about the post are in the attached document. The deadline for application is 30 September 2010. If you have not been contacted within one month of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion we will not be pursuing your application, however we thank you for your interest. Sr. Program Officer, Paper & Packaging 11043, Washington, DC 4 Aug 2010 at 12:00am WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer (SPO) for its Forests team, to develop and implement WWF-US strategies for promoting a more sustainable pulp, paper, tissue, and paper-based packaging industry. The SPO will recruit and engage with North American companies through WWF?s Global Forest & Trade Network program (GFTN), helping them establish responsible fiber sourcing programs, develop action plans, set targets and monitor progress to drive improvements in WWF priority forest regions around the globe. S/he will also serve as a WWF-US technical resource on issues of clean production, lifecycle analysis, recycled content, efficiency and transparency in the pulp, paper, tissue and paper-based packaging sectors. S/he will liaise with other WWF and GFTN offices, and will represent WWF-US externally with trade associations, other NGOs, certification bodies and government entities on these issues. We are seeking an experienced professional with broad knowledge of issues and current trends in both the North American and global pulp and paper sector, related to forestry, governance, plantations, certification, trade, clean production and efficiency. At least 5 years? experience working on sustainability issues in one or more of the pulp and paper sectors listed above is required. Experience with supply chain management, lifecycle analysis, corporate-NGO partnerships, and corporate social/environmental responsibility preferred. Corporate experience and overseas experience, especially with the Asian and/or Latin American paper sectors, is preferred. A Bachelor?s or advanced degree in relevant field such as pulp and paper technology, supply chain management, natural resources management, sustainability, business or forestry is required. Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills, analytical ability, project management skills, and team orientation required. AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html, job # 11043 WWF Representative, Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean Islands Programme Office 20 Jul 2010 at 12:00am Role: This position provides vision and leadership for the WWF programme in Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean Islands and ensures effective high level representation of WWF with key audiences to build strength and support for the programme. The Representative takes responsibility for the development of the conservation programme; directs and manages the communication, financial operations and marketing of the programme in line with WWF's policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient delivery on WWF's priorities for the sub-region. Key Requirements: Advanced University degree in Business Management, International Relations/ Development and other related fields; Additional academic training or degree in an Environmental field such as Natural Resource Management is a strong asset; Proven track record and proficiency in successfully leading large scale programmes and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural-resource management or international development; At least 10 years professional experience, 3-5 years of which should be in the region, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets; Demonstrated fund-raising skills and experience with donor/government aid agencies; Proven success in a multi-cultural international setting; Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and French; Excellent leadership abilities and capacity to manage human and financial resources, with experience in leading change and driving the vision of the organization; Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans; Decision making skills with strong business acumen and drive for results; High level negotiation and influencing skills, and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels in the business, not-for-profit, scientific and political communities; Track record of building organizational talent by nurturing performance culture and encouraging empowerment and delegation; Superlative diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals (individual donors, business leaders, public figures, WWF staff), within a broad range of cultural environments; Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies; Adheres to WWF's values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. How to apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 10 September 2010 Wild Elephant Conservation Field Officer 28 May 2010 at 12:00am Wild Elephant Conservation Field Officer (Community Engagement) I Major Function: Under the direct supervision of the Head of Wild Elephant Conservation Unit, the Community Engagement Officer has overall responsibility for project implementation in human-elephant interface area and community aspects for wild elephant conservation in the Kuiburi National Park, Tenasserim Range, South Western Thailand. The position take the major role according to an agreed work plan for work closely with Officer & Park Ranger of Kuiburi National Park, target villages leaders and Tambol Administration Officers, related local government in filed level and NGOs partnership in filed level. II Major Duties and Accountabilities: a) Project Support ? Based upon project activities are focusing on HEC rapid response & documentary and forest restoration in human-elephant interface area and community aspects responsible to work with park ranger, villagers, village head man, staff of Tambol Administration Officers related local government in filed level and staff of NGOs partnership. b) Project Reporting ? Work together with responsible ECU staff to prepare materials for project documents. III. Supervisory Responsibilities: None VI. Working Relationships: Develop a network of contacts and maintains good working relations with important stakeholders including relevant non-government and their line agencies most relevant to the project 1. Internal: Work closely with other staff members in the unit and the WWF Thailand Programme. 2. External: Interact with local NGOs, community leaders, Tambon Administration organizations who related with the project. V. Minimum Qualifications: Project Administration Officer 19 May 2010 at 12:00am ??????????????????????????????????? (Project Administration Officer) ??????????????????????????????????? WWF ????????? ????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????????? ??? 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Consultor en diagnóstico y estrategias sociales 23 Feb 2010 at 12:00am WWF, la organización mundial de conservación, invita a presentar postulaciones para: Consultor en diagnóstico y estrategias sociales Localización: Las actividades se desarrollarán en la oficina de Loreto, en el campo con las comunidades y eventualmente en la oficina de WWF-Perú en Lima. Objetivo: Brindar apoyo al equipo de trabajo del Proyecto ?Certificación Forestal? trabajando en un Diagnóstico Social y en el diseño de un Plan de Relacionamiento Comunitario que permita la implementación del de los estándares exigidos por el esquema del FSC. Funciones Principales: Realizar un mapa de actores que identifique a las partes involucradas, describiendo además su cercanía, nivel de alteración, dinámica histórica, así como los problemas actuales o potenciales generados por el aprovechamiento forestal. Identificar la metodología de trabajo empleada por los operarios de la concesión forestal, detectando las posibles causas y deficiencias que alteran la relación social con los actores externos. Diseñar, en un Plan de Relacionamiento Comunitarios, las estrategias para disminuir los conflictos actuales o reducir la posibilidad de conflictos futuros. Perfil Calificación y experiencia: Profesional en ciencias sociales Conocimiento de la cultura y organización de las comunidades nativas Conocimiento de las herramientas necesarias como mapa de actores, diagnósticos, plan de relacionamiento comunitario. Experiencia práctica en el desarrollo de estrategia de relacionamiento social. Disponibilidad para quedarse varios días en el campo (Loreto), trabajar bajo condiciones difíciles, y relacionarse bien con personas de distintas formaciones y culturas Conocimientos Específicos: Conocimientos básicos de la certificación forestal y del manejo de los bosques Prevención y resolución de conflictos Microsoft Office Aptitudes y habilidades: Elevado sentido de responsabilidad Autonomía Habilidad para interrelacionarse con las empresas/comunidades asistidas Idiomas: Español materno Ingles intermedio Las personas interesadas que cumplan con el perfil pueden enviar su CV simple en no más de 2 páginas, indicando en el asunto: Consultor Social hasta el 12 de marzo 2010 a la siguiente dirección: oportunidades@wwfperu.org Asociado de Programa 1 Jun 2009 at 12:00am RESUMEN DEL TRABAJO Esta posición trabaja en estrecha coordinación con el equipo técnico y programático de la oficina de WWF en Panamá, para el logro de los objetivos y metas del programa forestal regional. Para ello debe realizar investigación, análisis y organización de la información para la preparación de informes, propuestas, presentaciones y la organización de un centro de documentación que facilite la consulta de material técnico. De igual forma es responsable de apoyar la ejecución y seguimiento de los proyectos forestales, . En este contexto apoya el monitoreo y evaluación paradar seguimiento a los indicadores y objetivos establecidos para los procesos internos del programa forestal y las propuestas de innovación y mejora que permitan fortalecer el impacto del trabajo de WWF en el campo y una mayor visibilidad de estos resultados al nivel regional. Entre sus áreas de competencia se encuentra además a organización de actividades y eventos especiales para el programa forestal, tal comola planificación de giras de campo y viajes con donantes, seguimiento con contactos del gobierno, industrias, medios de comunicación y otros. Estas tareas deben estar coordinadas con el Departamento de Información y Comunicaciones, para efectos de difusión en medios, producción de boletines, materiales impresos y audiovisuales, entre otros. El puesto requiere mantener una constante comunicación con el personal basado en Panamá, la sede regional en Costa Rica y la Red WWF. REQUERIMIENTOS MÍNIMOS PARA EL PUESTO Conocimientos: Formación técnica en conservacion de recursos naturales. Preferible grado de Bachillerato universitario, y conocimientos de Administración. Experiencia: Experiencia mínima de dos años en organizaciones no gubernamentales vinculadas al tema de recursos naturales y/o medio ambiente. Destrezas y habilidades: Bilingüe- Inglés/Español- y con probada experiencia en escribir documentos en ambos idiomas. Iniciativa, habilidad para priorizar y llevar adelante las tareas y obtener resultados con mínima supervisión. Probada capacidad de análisis y organización. Destacada habilidad de comunicación y el establecimiento de relaciones interpersonales. Habilidad para manejar paquetes de cómputo, incluyendo procesadores de texto, hojas de cálculo y bases de datos en ambiente Windows. Consultant pour l?Appui à la Délimitation et à la Surveillance, Salonga, DRC 26 Feb 2008 at 12:00am 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 ?uvre 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 ?uvre 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 Newsfeed display by CaRP |
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