The position provides leadership, coordination and direct line management to WWF’s activities in the region, including large-scale, multi-country projects that significantly advance WWF’s conservation objectives. The leader will strengthen WWF’s strategic alliances and partnerships, and institutional presence in Colombia, Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela; mentor and support WWF’s country leaders in those countries. He/she prepare leaders to assume higher levels of decision making authority and program responsibility; and secure/advocate for private and public resources required to fulfil in-country conservation objectives.
The position is based in Colombia and therefore provides leadership and vision for the WWF Colombia program to ensure that the conservation activities of the program office result in a unified effort which accomplishes WWF’s goals. An advanced degree or equivalent experience in international development, law, business, economics, public policy or natural resource management and 10+ years relevant experience in environmental and development fields, 3-5 years of which should be in the region is required. Familiarity with Latin American/Caribbean governments’ multilateral policy processes and funding programs is required. Successful candidates will have outstanding leadership, management, strategic planning skills and visionary qualities, and demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams in different places.
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Chile
Salary:
[n/a]
Date available:
now
Experience Skills:
Professional
Company:
WWF-UK
Company Description:
WWF's panda logo is recognised worldwide as a symbol of conservation and sustainable development, but how much do you know about us? Here's your chance to find out more:
WWF-UK is the UK arm of the WWF Network, the worlds leading environmental organisation founded in 1961 and now active in over 100 countries. Using our unique combination of practical experience, knowledge and credibility, our 300-strong staff work with governments, businesses and communities both here in the UK and around the world so that people and nature thrive within their fair share of the planets natural resources. In 2007/8 we spent £42m on our work; most of our income comes from our dedicated members and supporters.
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08/12/2009