Programme Manager, Caucasus, Eurasia
Fauna & Flora International
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000, depending on skills and experience
Start Date: 1st July 2016 (or sooner if possible)
Duration of Contract:
Two-year fixed term contract, with potential to extend subject to business need and funding availability
Location: The post is based in Tbilisi, Georgia
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora
International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international
conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future
for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living
closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened
species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are
sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We
have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is
active in over 40 countries.
Many of Eurasia’s landscapes are
recognised worldwide for their beauty and wilderness value, yet the
importance of their biodiversity is frequently overlooked. The Eurasian
steppe, the beech forests of the Carpathians, the Portuguese Montado and
the fruit and nut forests and mountain ranges of Central Asia are just
some of the stunning and biodiversity rich ecosystems in the region.
They contain unique and rare wildlife such as the saiga antelope, the
Iberian lynx, the elusive snow leopard and ancient species of apple and
walnut.
FFI is one of only a few international
organisations working in the Eurasia region and is helping to raise
awareness of the need for action amongst other international
conservation and development charities. Many of our projects have laid
the foundation and created the necessary infrastructure for other
organisations to move in and help tackle the challenges of the region.
We aim to build the capacity of local partners to conserve priority
species and habitats. Our focus is in three core areas: Central Asia,
the Caucasus, and Central-Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We also
undertake ‘emergency’ interventions in countries outside of these core
regions and are addressing marine and coastal conservation issues in
Turkey and Cape Verde and most recently on the island of PrÃncipe in the
Gulf of Guinea.
We are working with our partners to
implement an exciting range of initiatives focused on ecosystems,
habitats and species conservation in both the marine and terrestrial
environments. Activities include addressing human wildlife conflict,
biodiversity planning, establishing marine protected sites, capacity
building for conservation, alternative livelihood development and
community outreach.
FFI Eurasia Programme is seeking
qualified candidates to manage FFI’s Caucasus programme. Your
responsibilities will include representing FFI in the region, managing
the regional office and a small local team based in Tbilisi, and
ensuring the effective management and technical delivery of projects in
Georgia, Armenia and other countries within the Caucasus region.
You will have strong technical skills
in conservation and be experienced in managing conservation programmes.
You will have proven organisational and leadership skills, and will
enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond
swiftly to challenges and opportunities is paramount. Spoken and
written fluency in English is essential. Georgian or Russian language
skills are strongly desirable.
This position is based in FFI’s office
in Tbilisi, Georgia with international travel as required. A higher
degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline and
strong experience in a related role are expected. In return, the role
offers the opportunity to work within a ground breaking and
entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.
For further details and to apply please visit: CLICK HERE
The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 April 2016. No agencies please.
FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity
loading...
