Positions are available for a potential upcoming USAID funded project in Bangladesh. USAIDs Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity is centered on conserving Bangladeshi wildlife, with a focus on the Bengal tiger, through increased research activities, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, combatting illegal wildlife trade, developing innovative private public partnerships and outreach activities, and providing alternative livelihoods for forest users.
These positions are contingent upon proposal award and will be temporary assignments through WildTeam or another consortium partner (Smithsonian, IUCN). Details will be provided at time of interview. To apply please send your CV and letter of interest to [email protected] by 19 April 2013. Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Candidates who fail to do so may not be considered. Applicants who do not make the short list for a given position may be contacted about other positions at the discretion of the recruiter. Available Positions Chief of Party Senior level professional with a minimum of 12 years in implementing natural resource management, biodiversity conservation or climate change adaptation projects in developing countries. International experience in developing countries, preferably including South Asia/Bangladesh. Masters or Ph.D. in wildlife management, natural resource management, environmental management, ecology, environmental science, or other relevant field. Proven leadership in the administration of similar activities with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting. Extensive experience working with the USG or international donors is critical. Proven experience and knowledge in promoting the role of gender in wildlife and/or biodiversity conservation. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and develop a network of contacts among international donor officials, GOB, and non-government staff. Evidence of excellent skills in intercultural communications and proven experience in facilitating dialogue, coordination, and collaboration wildlife and/or biodiversity conservation. Possesses a demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with senior representatives of national and local government, the private sector and civil society. Excellent communication skills in English (Foreign Service Institute [FSI] level IV), both written and orally. Knowledge of Bangla is preferred. Deputy Chief of Party Senior level professional with a minimum of 10 years in implementing natural resource management, biodiversity conservation or climate change adaptation projects in developing countries. International experience in developing countries, preferably including South Asia/Bangladesh. Masters degree in wildlife management, natural resource management, environmental management, ecology, environmental science, or other relevant field. Proven leadership in the administration of similar activities with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting. Extensive experience working with the USG or international donors is critical. Proven experience and knowledge in promoting the role of gender in wildlife and/or biodiversity conservation. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and develop a network of contacts among international donor officials, GOB, and non-government staff. Evidence of excellent skills in intercultural communications and proven experience in facilitating dialogue, coordination, and collaboration wildlife and/or biodiversity conservation. Possesses a demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with senior representatives of national and local government, the private sector and civil society. Excellent communication skills in English (Foreign Service Institute [FSI] level IV), both written and orally. Knowledge of Bangla is preferred. Wildlife Technical Specialist Minimum 10 years experience in wildlife ecology, management, policy, conservation or a related field. Minimum of a Masters degree in wildlife biology, zoology, environmental policy, environmental management, or a related field (PhD preferred). Extensive experience in wildlife conservation or similar environment/climate change work for international donor/USG agencies or international NGOs. Experience in wildlife conservation in developing countries, preferably including South Asia/Bangladesh. Experience working in tiger conservation or in a tiger range country preferred. Excellent communications skills in English, both written and orally. Knowledge of Bangla strongly preferred. Financial/Procurement Specialist Minimum 10 years experience in financial management, accounting, procurement/contracting, or a related field relative to international development. Minimum of a Masters degree in international finance, business administration, financial management, accounting, or a related field. Extensive experience in financial and/or procurement work for international donor/USG agencies or international NGOs. USAID experience strongly preferred. Significant experience in managing sub-grants and sub-contracts. Excellent communications skills in English, both written and orally. Knowledge of Bangla strongly preferred. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist Minimum 10 years experience designing, managing, and implementing multi- disciplinary and results-based M&E surveys, preferably in a wildlife/natural resource management context. Experience in working in South Asia preferred. Minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field. Extensive experience in M&E work for international donor/USG agencies or international NGOs. USAID experience strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills in English, both written and orally. Knowledge of Bangla strongly preferred. Gender Specialist Minimum 7 years of professional work experience in gender analysis on development programs, preferably related to wildlife conservation or natural resource management. Advanced degree in international development, organizational development, gender studies or other relevant field. Familiarity developing M&E performance indicators for gender-related interventions. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID gender policies/strategies strongly desired. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Grants Manager Minimum 7 years experience in financial management, accounting, procurement/contracting, or a related field relative to international development. Minimum of a Masters degree in international finance, business administration, financial management, accounting, or a related field. Extensive experience in financial and/or procurement work for international donor/USG agencies or international NGOs. USAID experience strongly preferred. Significant experience in managing sub-grants and sub-contracts. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Institutional Capacity Building Specialist/Training Facilitator Minimum 7 years experience in formal and informal training and capacity building activities. Experience in training of trainers design, materials development and implementation for achieve of capacity building program objectives desired. At least a Bachelors degree in social sciences; advanced degree preferred. Experience in South Asia desired; USAID experience strongly preferred. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Environmental Compliance Specialist Minimum 7 years of professional work experience related to environmental compliance, preferably in South Asia. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in environmental management, or related field preferred. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID environmental compliance strategies strongly desired. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Enterprise/Partnerships Specialist Minimum 7 years of professional work experience related to partnership formation and relationship management with key local and international companies Ability to identify and pursue opportunities to build private sector collaboration required Bachelor's degree in required; advanced degree in business or related field preferred. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID private public partnership strategies strongly desired. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Communications and Outreach Specialist Minimum 7 years of professional work experience developing and implementing communication strategies and programs for conservation or natural resource management projects. Bachelor's degree in required; advanced degree in communications or related field preferred. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID communication and outreach strategies strongly desired. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Community and Field Coordinator Minimum 7 years experience coordinator field and community engagement activities, preferably in a wildlife/natural resource management context. Extensive knowledge of existing programs in the region and ability to coordinate and leverage efforts required. Bachelors degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred. Experience in working in South Asia preferred; USAID experience strongly preferred Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally. Environmental Policy Specialist and Government Liaison Minimum 7 years of professional work experience at the policy level, preferably in a development, wildlife conservation, or natural resources management context. Advanced degree in a related field preferred. Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and knowledge of USAID strategies strongly desired. Experience in high level environmental policy discussions and experience working with the government officials required. Excellent communications skills in English and Bangla, both written and orally.
