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Jobs and Consultancies

Madagascar Biodiversity Fund Seeking Conservation Finance Consultant

The Foundation of Protected Areas in Madagascar is looking for an experienced consultant in the field of conservation finance to undertake a study of bilateral and multilateral public financing options. Currently capitalised at $72m, the foundation through its board and executive branch, is calling for this consultancy to assist in their resource mobilisation efforts. Please find attached the TORs in French, which is the main language to use for the assignment.

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UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability hiring a Natural Resource Economist

The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is hiring a hiring a Natural Resource Economist to work on its blue economy research portfolio. This program engages with island governments on the sustainable development of their economies in balance with large scale marine conservation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis now through 11/01.

The full description of the position is available here.

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Call for Consultancy from Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas

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Call for consultancy: Provision of a cost effectiveness analysis for the implementation of a monitoring network for climate change impact on biodiversity within SPAMIs
The deadline for submission is 30th September 2019.
The terms of reference are available here.

Appel à consultations: Elaboration d'une analyse coût-efficacité pour la mise en place d'un réseau de surveillance de l'impact du changement climatique sur la biodiversité au sein des ASPIM
La date limite de soumission est le 30 septembre 2019.
Les termes de référence (en anglais) sont disponibles ici.

Conservation Strategy Fund is Seeking a Lead Economist

Are you an environmental economist looking for your next professional challenge? You're in luck! CSF is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Lead Economist. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of economic development and nature conservation. The Lead Economist ensures CSF's global work is technically excellent and delivers conservation impact. Read the full position description here.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and will ideally be based at CSF's headquarters in Washington, DC.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@conservation-strategy.org by August 15th. Those who are accepted to the next round will be notified.

Please feel free to distribute this announcement throughout your personal and professional networks.

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund hiring Administrative Assistant and Finance Officer

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is recruiting for two new positions to join its Secretariat team. These are full-time positions who will be in charge of the administrative and financial procedures of the organization. The new staff members will report to the CBF CEO and will work closely with other team members responsible for the Conservation Finance and Climate Change Programs.

All applications must be received by July 22nd, 2019 at 11:59PM USEST

Click here for the Terms of Reference.

WWF US Seeking Sustainable Finance Intern

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks an intern to support its work in Sustainable Finance. WWF has identified Finance as a key programmatic focus because the global finance system enables all types of economic activity, and this activity can have a significant impact on our planet. We are interested in how money flows, and how to influence it for environmental benefit.

Working with WWF's global Finance Practice, the intern will support desk research and preparation of external presentation materials including power point presentation materials, blogs and delivered remarks, as well as semi-structured brief summaries of major studies in the area of Sustainable Finance. 

For a full description of the position as well as information on how to apply please visit the WWFUS careers page.

Internship Opportunity with CFA

The CFA is seeking an intern for a Technical Assistant position beginning June 1st, 2019. The CFA Technical Assistant is responsible for supporting the CFA Executive Director and Secretariat with technical writing and analysis, logistics and communications that foster the advancement of the CFA’s mission. This role will allow the CFA Secretariat to enhance its ability to produce material for its website, technical reports, and the conservation finance guide.  The Technical Assistant will report to the Executive Director, CFA, and will be based in Washington DC.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in Environment, Business, or Public Policy or a current master’s candidate. Interest in conservation finance. Strong writing skills. A second language beneficial but not required.

For a full description of the position please view the position description here.

 How to Apply: For consideration, please email your cover letter, resume/CV to: secretariat@conservationfinancealliance.org. Please specify Technical Assistant Internship in the subject of your email. Please include your weekly availability in your cover letter.

FFEM Seeks Consultant for Final Evaluation of Project K

Secretariat of the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) is seeking to hire consultants for the final evaluation of Project K. The job posting can be found online and the full ToR is available for download here.

 The deadline for submissions is 23/4/19. The service is intended to be contracted by 15th May 2019, and the service should be implemented from May to 15th July.