[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: American Bird Conservancy, Conservation Projects Specialist

[George Wallace]

Please circulate:

Conservation Projects Specialist, International Division
Position Description
December 2008

American Bird Conservancy (ABC), an international bird conservation 
organization, has an opening for a full-time Conservation Projects Specialist 
for the International Division based in The Plains, Virginia to assist in the 
development and management of bird conservation programs in Latin America.


The Conservation Projects Specialist position is an opportunity to work with a 
dynamic and productive team of committed conservationists on some of the most 
important bird conservation issues in the Americas. The Conservation Projects 
Specialist works with International Division staff and other ABC staff to 
manage ABC's field conservation projects focused on threatened species, 
especially those at sites identified by the Alliance for Zero Extinction, and 
priority Neotropical migrants at sites across Latin America and the Caribbean. 
The position assists in seeking and obtaining funding for projects and requires 
excellent organizational and writing skills and knowledge of ABC's mission, 
objectives, and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1)  Help to manage individual field conservation projects and/or components 
of major projects.
2)  Prepare site conservation plans and species conservation plans.
3)  Review and help refine technical reports from partners.
4)  Assist in the development of habitat and species-specific monitoring 
programs.
5)  Represent ABC in meetings with partners, other NGOs, and government 
agencies as needed for project management and development.
6)  Work with senior International Program staff and Development staff in 
the preparation of project proposals and reports.
7)  Undertake field visits to assess ongoing conservation projects.
8)  Communicate with ABC staff about International programs, produce 
articles for publications and website.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have:
1.   An M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in biological or environmental sciences, or 
combination of education and experience, especially in the areas of 
conservation planning, bird and/or habitat monitoring, and threats analysis.
2.   At least two years experience in conservation and/or research in Latin 
American and/or Caribbean.
3.   Knowledge of Neotropical migrant and resident birds preferred.
4.   Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Portuguese desired.
5.   Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
6.   Ability and willingness to travel for significant periods of time, 
often in remote locations and at high elevation.
7.   Proficiency with computers and software.
8.   Ability to work efficiently and accurately, while adhering to 
deadlines.
9.   Belief in and dedication to American Bird Conservancy's conservation 
mission.
10.   Good social and organizational skills and high energy and enthusiasm.

SALARY: To be determined based on experience.


Send letter, resume, and references to Merrie Morrison, 
mm...@abcbirds.org by 25 January 2009.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: American Bird Conservancy, Conservation Projects Specialist

[George Wallace]

Please circulate:

Conservation Projects Specialist, International Division
Position Description
December 2008

American Bird Conservancy (ABC), an international bird conservation 
organization, has an opening for a full-time Conservation Projects Specialist 
for the International Division based in The Plains, Virginia to assist in the 
development and management of bird conservation programs in Latin America.


The Conservation Projects Specialist position is an opportunity to work with a 
dynamic and productive team of committed conservationists on some of the most 
important bird conservation issues in the Americas. The Conservation Projects 
Specialist works with International Division staff and other ABC staff to 
manage ABC's field conservation projects focused on threatened species, 
especially those at sites identified by the Alliance for Zero Extinction, and 
priority Neotropical migrants at sites across Latin America and the Caribbean. 
The position assists in seeking and obtaining funding for projects and requires 
excellent organizational and writing skills and knowledge of ABC's mission, 
objectives, and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1)  Help to manage individual field conservation projects and/or components 
of major projects.
2)  Prepare site conservation plans and species conservation plans.
3)  Review and help refine technical reports from partners.
4)  Assist in the development of habitat and species-specific monitoring 
programs.
5)  Represent ABC in meetings with partners, other NGOs, and government 
agencies as needed for project management and development.
6)  Work with senior International Program staff and Development staff in 
the preparation of project proposals and reports.
7)  Undertake field visits to assess ongoing conservation projects.
8)  Communicate with ABC staff about International programs, produce 
articles for publications and website.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have:
1.   An M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in biological or environmental sciences, or 
combination of education and experience, especially in the areas of 
conservation planning, bird and/or habitat monitoring, and threats analysis.
2.   At least two years experience in conservation and/or research in Latin 
American and/or Caribbean.
3.   Knowledge of Neotropical migrant and resident birds preferred.
4.   Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Portuguese desired.
5.   Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
6.   Ability and willingness to travel for significant periods of time, 
often in remote locations and at high elevation.
7.   Proficiency with computers and software.
8.   Ability to work efficiently and accurately, while adhering to 
deadlines.
9.   Belief in and dedication to American Bird Conservancy's conservation 
mission.
10.   Good social and organizational skills and high energy and enthusiasm.

SALARY: To be determined based on experience.


Send letter, resume, and references to Merrie Morrison, 
mm...@abcbirds.org by 25 January 2009.