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American Bird Conservancy
International Conservation Program Officer
Position Summary:
Title: International Conservation Program
Officer
Supervisor: Vice President for Conservation
Location: Greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia
area.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2013
Introduction:
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is looking for a high-energy individual who is
able to work effectively in partnership to develop and direct bird conservation
programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. This International Conservation
Program Office will focus his/her work on one or more of the following regions:
Brazil, Mexico, Central America and/or the Caribbean.
The International Conservation Program Officer develops and coordinates a
portion of ABC's international field conservation projects focused on
threatened species, priority neotropical migrants, and Alliance for Zero
Extinction sites across Latin America and the Caribbean. The Officer is
supervised by ABC's Vice President for Conservation, and works closely with
other International and Migratory Bird program staff to establish an integrated
conservation program, including developing conservation plans, building
partnerships across the region, and implementing conservation projects. The
International Conservation Program Officer works with a network of ABC
in-country partners to carry out ambitious, effective and integrated
conservation projects. The position requires excellent conservation and project
management experience, organizational and writing skills, and a broad knowledge
of ABC's mission, objectives, and programs.
Primary Duties:
* Develop and implement in-country conservation projects: Work with ABC staff,
NGO partners, and other leaders to identify, develop, and implement priority
international bird conservation projects to protect wild birds and their
habitats in Latin America and the Caribbean. Develop strategies, partnerships,
and agency liaisons to address these issues.
* Ensure sound project management and timely results: Provide project and
program management expertise to ensure meaningful and lasting results are
accomplished on a timely basis. Undertake field visits to assess and evaluate
ongoing conservation projects and partner effectiveness.
* Foster strong in-country partnerships: Work with, mentor and assist
in-country partners, and work to ensure the long-term viability of in-country
partners, partnerships, and conservation reserves. Assist partners in building
capacity in planning, training, and U.S. fundraising.
* Contribute to the international conservation strategy and advance new
approaches to conservation: Work with the ABC team and in-country partners to
develop annual and project workplans to preserve and protect birds and healthy
natural ecosystems. Advance innovative conservation programs (e.g. carbon
credits, ecosystem services payments, promoting shade coffee, ecotourism and
silviculture, and reserve sustainability) to promote bird conservation, human
well-being and the sustainability of the planet.
* Fundraising and Financial Management: Assist ABC's Development Department to
obtain funding for bird conservation projects in the Latin American or
Caribbean; work with ABC's Financial and Development Departments to ensure the
effective use, management and reporting of all international finances.
* Networking and Coalition Building: Represent ABC's conservation work with
other institutions, multi-lateral organizations, governments, and domestic and
international conservation organizations to advance conservation projects.
* Maintain excellent communication with ABC staff about international
programs, produce articles for publicity and website.
Position Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in conservation or environmental sciences,
non-profit management, wildlife management, or a related field with knowledge
of conservation, ornithology, and management needs of birds in the Americas.
Creativity and demonstrated leadership skills required.
* At least three years of conservation experience in Latin America or the
Caribbean, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects, produce effective results.
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take responsibility.
* Proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to find solutions and demonstrate
tenacity for difficult or long-term projects.
* Previous experience working in partnership with other organizations, and
working effectively in cross-cultural situations.
* An outgoing, positive, persuasive manner and predisposition for
collaboration, but with ability to work both independently and as part of teams.
* Knowledge of neotropical migrant and Latin American birds preferred.
* Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational
skills.
* Willing and able to travel internationally frequently.
* Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese required.
The position will be based in the Greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area.
Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email to
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
George E. Wallace, PhD
Vice President, Oceans & Islands Division
American Bird Conservancy
4249 Loudoun Avenue
P.O. Box 249
The Plains, VA 20198 USA
Tel: 540-253-5780
Fax: 540-253-5782
E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
On the web at: www.abcbirds.org<http://www.abcbirds.org/>
