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Head of Forests Programme
We are looking for someone to join our team as Head of the Forests Programme for BirdLife International to lead and promote its forest conservation work around the world.
Application deadline
Wednesday, 2 November 2022 – 23:45
Location
Cambridge, UK although we may be open to the position being based at one of our regional offices* (contractual terms and benefits will vary by location)
Working hours
Full time or potential Part time / job share arrangement
Contract
Open-ended
Salary
£45,000 – £50,000 (dependent on location) pro rata dependant on skills and experience plus competitive 12% pension benefit
BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.
BirdLife’s Forests Programme aims to deliver large-scale forest conservation and restoration, generating local and national economic benefits through biodiversity conservation, combating climate change and promoting sustainable development.
BirdLife International’s Forests Programme aims to create synergies among our Partners and other institutions to advance these initiatives.
Additionally, BirdLife, along with Wildlife Conservation Society and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), have partnered under a collaborative initiative called Trillion Trees. A major focus of this partnership is to develop and secure new, large-scale funding for actions that increase global tree cover. BirdLife, WCS and WWF are already working together towards this vision, seeking synergies across our forest conservation initiatives to scale up efforts and catalyze others to join us and meet that goal.
We are looking for someone to join our team as Head of the Forests Programme for BirdLife International to lead and promote its forest conservation work around the world. By working in close collaboration with BirdLife Partners and regional teams, the role advances three major objectives under its Forests Programme:
· To conserve and restore forests in priority landscapes.
· To advance effective approaches to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation,
· To develop and promote effective approaches for large-scale, long-term governance and financing of forest conservation and restoration with a strong focus on the voluntary carbon market.
The ideal candidate will have
· Relevant professional experience, preferably in forest conservation, sustainable agriculture, rural development or a similar field;
· Very strong understanding of the drivers of tropical deforestation, the options to address these;
· Track record of senior programme coordination and financial management;
· Experience developing projects and building up programmes through strategic planning and fundraising;
· Proven ability to lead on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across various sectors, geographies and cultural backgrounds;
· Proven ability to communicate, promote and raise resources for conservation work;
· Strong communication, negotiation and team building skills, and the ability to work with and influence key stakeholders and decision makers;
· Experience working in developing countries, and in-depth knowledge of at least one tropical region a strong advantage;
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BirdLife values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will consider putting into place appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We are able to offer a hybrid model of working on site and from home/remote for most roles, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We may consider a part time job share arrangement if we able to employ complementary skills.
Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen, to: recruitment@birdlife.org marking your application with “Head of Forests Programme” in the subject line. Please indicate in your application if you wish to be considered on a part time/job share basis or for a location other than UK.
Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*BirdLife International has offices in UK, Belgium, Singapore, Tokyo, Jordan, Quito, Kenya, Senegal, Sao Tomé & Principe, Fiji, USA
