Country: Honduras
Closing date: 04 Jun 2016
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Environment and Biodiversity Experts
Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is seeking Environment and Biodiversity Experts for an anticipated US Agency for International Development (USAID) Environment and Biodiversity Project in Honduras. This five year project will support Community-Based Natural Resource Management and Protected Area Management; Climate Change Adaptation; and Land Use Planning. The responsibilities, and qualifications are described below.
General:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.
Salary and Benefits:
Winrock offers employees excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Honduras Environment and Biodiversity Expert” by June 04, 2016.
Winrock thanks all applicants for their interest, but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short-listed will be contacted.
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POSITION TITLE: Environment and Biodiversity Experts
Location: Honduras
UNIT: Forestry & Natural Resource Management
Reports to: Chief of Party (COP)
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Winrock is seeking Environment and Biodiversity Experts for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras. The Honduras Environment and Biodiversity Project will be a key component of USAID’s natural resource management and biodiversity portfolio in Honduras. Winrock seeks candidates with excellent qualifications to work with project team and partners to implement an integrated program that supports improved environmental governance, payment for ecosystem services, reduced deforestation, improved livelihoods and biodiversity conservation.
Qualifications:
- Relevant advanced degree from an accredited university
- Minimum five years of experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines listed above.
- USAID experience is highly preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish is required, proficiency in English preferred.
- Experience working in Honduras is required
- Technical knowledge and experience in natural resource management, biodiversity, conservation, wildlife management, and/or forestry required
- Experience in challenging environments working with diverse partners strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with high-level host-country counterparts and excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance on sustainable livelihoods, land use planning, forestry, natural resource management, ecosystem services, hydrology, biodiversity and/or climate change
- Provide technical direction for the program in accordance with the approved annual work plans.
- Maintain strong relationships with home office and USAID, partners and collaborators, and any other associated stakeholder.
How to apply:
Applicants should go to the “Jobs” link at www.winrock.org and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Honduras Environment and Biodiversity Expert” by June 04, 2016.