ALU Seeks Executive Director for the School of Wildlife Conservation

African Leadership University (ALU) is launching a pan-African School of  Wildlife Conservation to develop top African talent for conservation. We are now looking for an experienced practitioner in the field of conservation to lead this effort as the inaugural Executive Director of the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation.

The Executive Director will be the pioneering CEO of the School, responsible for driving the school from foundational stages into a dynamic, pan-African institution. The ideal candidate is excited about developing top African leaders to understand not only the science but also the ‘business’ of conservation (how to manage budgets, operations, how to lead teams, how to create viable business models for national parks, ecotourism, etc). The ED will also be the face of the school, leading partnerships with government, multi-lateral agencies, and African private players in conservation.  Finally, and most importantly, they are extremely passionate about conservation and see its enormous potential for economic development for Africa.

For further information on the position please check out this flyer, or take a look at the video below. Interested applicants should send applicable materials to Sidee Dlamini at sdlamini@alueducation.com.

UNDP Seeks Global Project Manager

The UNDP is seeking a Global Project Manager for the GEF program, Taking Deforestation out of Commodity Supply Chains. For further information on this position please review the posting on the UNDP site. Applications must be submitted by April 30th. 

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your other colleagues and networks.

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Seeks Program Manager

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund works to create reliable, long-term funding for conservation and sustainable development in the Caribbean region. The CBF is seeking a new Program Manager for a CBF Ecosystem-based Adaptation Facility. The location of the opportunity is flexible within the Caribbean, Miami, and Washington D.C. If interested in this position, please see the terms of reference.

All applications are due May 8th, 2017 at 11:59USEST. Any questions regarding this opportunity or the CBF can be directed to the CFA Secretariat.

Seeking Coordinator for Association for the Sustainable Financing of Mediterranean MPAs

The "Association for the Sustainable Financing of Mediterranean MPAs" (M2PA) launches a call for application for the position of Association's coordinator. This position is a full time and for a permanent contract. The Coordinator will be in charge of facilitating, managing and supervising the Association’s general operations. Further details on the position are available here in both French and English.

Please send a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter by email by 15 March 2017 at the latest to xavier.sticker@diplomatie.gouv.fr and rcuvelier@fpa2.org

Seeking Executive Director for Newly Formed Blue Action Fund

The new KfW/BMZ oceans trust fund—Blue Action Fund— that was created in December is in need of an Executive Director. Further information on the Blue Action Fund, as well as the role and responsibilities of the job, can be found online or downloaded as a PDF.

Those interested should submit application materials electronically before 24 March 2017.

UNDP Consultancy Announcement for Conservation Trust Fund Specialist

The UNDP has released a consultancy announcement for those interested in becoming a Conservation Trust Fund Specialist for protected areas in Papua New Guinea. In order to be considered, UNDP must be contacted no later than January 24th. 

For further details on the consultancy please see the posting on the UNDP site.

WCS Job Opportunity

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks an ambitious and experienced Lead of Strategy to lead external engagement for the Conservation Solutions team.

His/her primary responsibilities will be:
1) To work closely with the head of Global Corporate Engagement to design and implement a REDD+ marketing strategy.  This strategy will increase the sales of REDD+ credits from WCS’ REDD+ portfolio and expand our relationships with the corporate sector. 
2) Design and implement strategies to engage with individual, foundation and corporate donors to support WCS’s forest conservation and broader climate change work, especially on the West Coast.
3) Design and implement communication strategies for CS-led programs, such Intact Forests and Trillion Trees.
4) Act as CS’s West Coast representative to donors, partners, and other stakeholders.

If you have an interest in pursuing this position, or are curious about further details, please take a look at the posting on the WCS site.