JOB LISTING Organisation: The Rainforest Education & Resource Centre, (CREES) Position: Conservation Projects Coordinator Salary: $18k + per annum inc benefits (accommodation, food & transport) Location: Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru
Organisation Background: The Rainforest Education & Resource Centre, (CREES in Spanish) is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to provide long-term solutions for the management of tropical rainforests through conservation, sustainable development and education. Working in the South Eastern Peruvian Amazon in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, CREES currently manages a 643-hectare conservation reserve and a research and training facility called the Manu Learning Centre (MLC). Position: CREES is seeking a Conservation Project Coordinator (CPC) to manage research and conservation work undertaken by CREES within the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Reporting directly to the Cusco Manager and the Executive Director, the CPC will be based at the Manu Learning Centre research facility and will be responsible for the management of CREES conservation strategy, conservation research projects and the development of the Manu Learning Centre as a pioneering research centre. Qualifications, Skills and Previous Experience: · Relevant background in conservation, ecology, forestry services or related discipline · Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant field · Project Management Experience · Fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written) · Experience of living in a tropical rainforest · Demonstration of good people management skills · Strong team player with a creative approach to problem solving Responsibilities: · Management and implementation of CREES conservation policy. · Design, development and management of conservation projects at the MLC. · Creation and development of strategic relationships with conservation organisations on a local and international level. · Procurement of funding for conservation projects. · Promotion of the MLC as a research destination within the scientific community. · To assist in the provision of training and orientation for clients and provide presentations to both clients and visitors. · To develop at least 6 research reports and 2 journal publications. · To submit a monthly report on each conservation project to CREES senior management. · To write a biannual conservation paper that relates the development of CREES projects to wider conservation issues in the Manu area. For more information on the position and details on how to apply please visit the following webpage: www.crees-manu.org/jobs.htm
