New Vacancies at BioCarbon Partners Zambia
Position: Senior Conservation Coordinator (01)
Location: Mfuwe / REDD+ Site (HQ)
Project: USAID Community Forests Program (CFP)
Reporting To: Technical Coordinator
Contract Type: 2 years, renewable
Supervises: Conservation Coordinator, Conservation Managers and Conservation Officers
Project: USAID Community Forests Program (CFP)
Reporting To: Technical Coordinator
Contract Type: 2 years, renewable
Supervises: Conservation Coordinator, Conservation Managers and Conservation Officers
BCP is seeking a dynamic, talented, hard-working individual to serve as a Senior Conservation Coordinator for REDD+ activities at field-based REDD+ projects in Mfuwe, Nyimba, Rufunsa Expansion and Rufunsa Conservancy. SCC shall oversee all conservation activities for all sites with a sole objective of achieving reduced deforestation in REDD+ protected areas. This position involves frequent travel in all project sites to ensure congruence in policy formulation and adherence.
This is an Equal Employment Opportunity and applicants will be evaluated based on technical qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate effective security systems and plans, in close association with the partners, including local communities, and to oversee the implementation thereof.
- Oversee all aspects of landscape-level REDD+ management and planning processes, including implementing land management, security operations, capacity building, community and stakeholder engagement, forest monitoring coordination, biodiversity monitoring systems, GRZ engagement, fire management and infrastructure development.
- Successful management and administration of REDD+ Zones in BCP sites in Lusaka and Eastern Province.
- Ensure conservation sensitization through Community Engagement Team is effective.
- 100% fleet management in all sites.
- On time weekly bullets across sites.
- Ensure sound enforcement of all signed REDD+ agreements in all sites.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Forestry / Natural Resources Management / Agroforestry from a recognized institution.
- A sound Conservation Practioner.
- Demonstrated minimum five years plus experience and/or interest in conservation.
- Strong reporting, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with a high operational and leadership acumen.
- Computer literate (plus the use of GPS and Android devices).
- Experience working with USAID projects is a plus.
Compensation: A competitive remuneration will be offered.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected], with Senior Conservation Coordinator in the title. Deadline: 31st March 2017.