World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization,
seeks a Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Forest Carbon Officer.
Under the leadership of the LAC Forest Coordinator, the LAC forest
carbon officer will lead the effort to advance WWFs forest carbon
strategy in Peru and the region, in line with WWFs Amazon strategy
for bolstering the value of natural ecosystems. This position
supports and contributes to the strategic development of WWF in LAC,
contributing from the perspective of forest and climate efforts. The
position will engage the relevant WWF National Organizations, Network
Initiatives (NIs) and the Latin American Secretariat (LAC) to define
and implement a joint blueprint for action for forest carbon in Peru
and relevant Program Offices. He/she will also support the
development of regional and/or global WWF positions/lessons learned
on REDD.
Basic requirements includes at least a Bachelors degree in a related
field and at least 5 years professional experience in a leadership
role, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams
and multiple donor budgets. Excellent English written and oral
skills. A specialization on climate change, conservation, natural
sciences, management, international development or a relevant field
to deal with the multiple and complex issues of forest carbon is
required as well as technical proficiency in the field of
conservation, natural-resource management and international
development.
The closing date for accepting applications to this position is June
30, 2009.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html
WWF Oficina del Programa Perú
http://www.wwfperu.org
