Link to job posting: https://forestgeo.si.edu/program-manager-geo-trees

Program Manager, GEO-TREES
IS-0340-13

ForestGEO, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC

The Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO<http://www.forestgeo.si.edu>) is 
a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study 
of forest function and diversity. ForestGEO conducts long-term, large-scale 
research on forests around the world to increase scientific understanding of 
forest ecosystems, guide sustainable forest management and natural-resource 
policies, monitor the impacts of environmental change, and build capacity in 
forest science.

This position will manage and coordinate the GEO-TREES<https://geo-trees.org/> 
program, a global network of research sites and scientists, aiming to build the 
world's first ground-based, open-access, equitably developed, forest biomass 
reference system. The incumbent will coordinate program activities, maintain 
accounting and reporting responsibilities, manage contractual agreements with 
international research partners, prepare summaries of research and program 
progress and needs, and manage logistical needs, development opportunities, and 
outreach initiatives for the network.

Major Duties:


  *   Manage day-to-day operational and administrative management of GEO-TREES 
including planning events, developing new funding opportunities, managing 
budgets and contracts, and developing the program's work plan and 
implementation.
  *   Facilitates program governance for GEO-TREES executive board, science 
advisory board, and technical implementation groups
  *   Support strategic planning and implementation
  *   Interprets scientific findings from the network
  *   Facilitates development and maintenance of long-term partnerships with 
universities and research organizations around the world
  *   Manages program financial resources including financial planning, budget 
formulation, and budget execution.
  *   Administers academic appointments through fellowships and internships. 
Assists in planning and executes recruitment.

Qualifications:


  *   Strong written and communication skills
  *   Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  *   Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and  tools for developing, 
scheduling, coordinating, and managing large projects in scientific fields
  *   Skill in analyzing various financial and administrative data
  *   Ability to communicate tactfully in written and oral forms in order to 
collaborate effectively with a diverse team of people from various cultural and 
national backgrounds.
  *   Skill to coordinate logistics in order to plan large events (workshops, 
trainings, meetings).
  *   Skills in computer and software programs for accounting and financial 
management in order to track, monitor, and provide financial oversight for 
large projects.

This position will be based at the ForestGEO headquarters in the National 
Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, USA, with the possibility of 
occasional telework. The role will be filled at the IS-13 level. This is a 
temporary appointment not to exceed two (2) year, with the possibility of 
extension. Some domestic and international travel will be required.

To apply, send a single PDF file containing a cover letter, CV, and contact 
information for three references to Lauren Krizel, ForestGEO Program Manager, 
kriz...@si.edu<mailto:kriz...@si.edu>.

Review of applications will begin on 10 January 2025 and continue until the 
position is filled.

For further information, contact ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies, 
davi...@si.edu<mailto:davi...@si.edu>.

STRI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants of 
all races, color, religions, ethnicities, gender identity, sexual orientations, 
sex, ages, abilities, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and 
backgrounds to apply for all jobs at STRI. We maintain a fair and respectful 
recruitment process for all candidates. If you require accommodations during 
any phase of the application or interview process, please let us know, and we 
will be happy to assist.

For more information on the position or STRI, please see our webpage: 
http://www.stri.si.edu/.

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