"International Project Officer - closing date of June 22nd. **** In short, we are looking for a good project manager able to push forward partnerships in Pacific region, starting with NZ and New Caledonia.****
** ** Please forward this to any relevant mail-lists or colleagues that you think may be interested in applying for this position. **** **** http://www.kew.org/about-kew/jobs/ref_May2012_IPO.htm**** **· **The main function of the role is to form, coordinate and managing projects and project teams. The ambitious targets of the MSBP Strategy and Business case require strong and mutually beneficial partnerships to be developed and supported worldwide. You will develop and maintain productive relationships with partners and other stakeholders, and lead MSB work on plant conservation and sustainable use projects in at least one country. Priorities for strengthening MSB partnerships include New Caledonia & New Zealand, and are periodically reviewed.**** **· **Working jointly with SCD colleagues and other RBG Kew Departments you will identify, secure and maintain a diverse range of funding streams for country projects, regional programmes and thematic research and activity areas, including by preparing proposals and advocating the need for matching funding from partners. You will demonstrate your skills in supporting fundraising events and being an advocate for the importance of plant conservation to prospects, press and visitors. In consultation with partners and colleagues, you will prepare budgets for particular identified projects, manage fund transfers to partners, oversee expenditure associated with projects and activities in country and in the UK and prepare biannual budget reports with Kew’s Finance.**** **· **You will advise SCD Departmental Management Team on MSB2 strategy development by participation in at least one of the sectional specialist groups contributing to SCD/RBG Kew wider strategy (e.g. International Forestry, Food security, Ecological Restoration and Species Conservation).**** **· **The ability to communicate in English and one other major European language is key to this role and ability in French would be an advantage. You will possess a relevant degree in a biological subject or equivalent academic qualification and several years of experience working in the environment sector. **** **· **You must demonstrate international project management experience including delivering project objectives. Your proven track record and significant relevant experience of working in a scientific/environmental team context acquired in a developing country, with strong international/cross-cultural experiences, is essential for this role. Your leading, influencing and negotiation skills, are key to this role.**** **· **You will have a thorough understanding of plant conservation and sustainable use, biodiversity and development issues and will have significant knowledge of at least one regional flora. Your complete familiarity with the Logical Framework Approach as a tool for project management is also required."**** PLease don't respond to me. David Duffy. -- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Botany University of Hawaii 3190 Maile Way Honolulu Hawaii 96822 USA 1-808-956-8218
