Jobs

BIODIVERSITY OFFICER

The Biodiversity Officer is a senior position which involves close cooperation with APJM staff to carry out the main responsibilities- in the area of Biodiversity Conservation- that can be summarized as follows:



1. Project management

Managing existing projects’ activities, reports, meetings etc.
Coordinating and communicating with project partners: donor institutions, academic partners, experts, other NGOs etc.
Coordinate with the Associate on program development and project integration into the overall Management Plan and Strategies and/or Action Plans
Coordinate project work on-site (field-work)



2. Project development & fundraising

Drafting project proposals
Continuously researching and seeking new funding opportunities
Fundraising for biodiversity and forestry projects



3. Communication and promotion

Writing scientific articles, articles for media, reports etc.
Drafting and preparing content information for promotional and education materials
Organizing and participating in scientific and awareness events




4. Community development and participation

Communicate with local communities participating in APJM’s projects
Organize events and/or “focus groups” to improve community awareness and involvement
Participate in conflict-resolution and improving relations between APJM and local villages/stakeholders.



Supervisory role:

To be determined depending on projects’ structure


Required Qualifications

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field, Masters degree is a plus
At least 2 years of managerial experience preferably with NGOs/donor institutions
Good level of Arabic, English, and French



Required Skills

Strong organizational and planning skills
Good writing skills
Creative, proactive and self-motivated
Ability to work in a team and meet project deadlines
Interest and dedication to nature protection and conservation
Physical fitness (ability to accompany groups and experts in site visits)
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.



Duty station & schedule

The Biodiversity Officer is expected to work around 80% of his/her time in the office and 20% in the field.
Office: APJM – Jounieh
Field: JM Biosphere Reserve- Ftouh Kesrwan
Working hours: 9am to 5pm, weekly staff meeting from 5 to 7pm, flexibility is essential, occasional work on week-ends is required.



Candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to submit ASAP but no later than 9 January 2012 a CV, a Motivation Letter (max. 1 page), and the names and contact details of two referees (including one recent employer) to info@jabalmoussa.org. Please write BioOfficer_CV in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.