The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Government of Madagascar created the Makira Natural Park, a 372,000 ha, Category II, protected area in northeastern Madagascar, in 2012. Since 2013, WCS has been appointed by the Ministry of Environment, Ecology and Forestry as the delegated manager of the Park and is responsible for managing the entire Park according to the terms of its management contract and in accordance with the Park management plan.
WCS is currently looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic candidate to assume the role of the Director of the Makira Natural Park (based in Maroantsetra, Madagascar) to lead and coordinate all WCS actions in the the Park. TASKS • Lead strategic and operational planning related to the management of the Makira • Supervise technical and budgetary management of the operational activities of the Makira PNAT, including applications for funding • Lead the development and implementation of monitoring and management tools for the Park and its protection zone; • Lead the development of all reports and documents related to the management of the PNAT Makira • Ensure the management and supervision of PNAT Makira staff • Collaborate with other members of the WCS program team in the planning and implementation of activities in the buffer zone of the Park • Ensure the development of partnerships and collaboration with local and regional partners around the Park REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • At least Masters level qualifications in a relevant field (ecology, conservation, natural resource management) • Demonstrated experience in the technical and financial management of a protected area in Madagascar, Africa or Asia; • Experience in combating slash and burn agriculture, deforestation, poaching and consumption of bushmeat, and knowledge of the use of SMART or MIST; • Demonstrated experience in managing and building a team's capacity; • Good knowledge of key actors in the conservation sector in Madagascar; • Self-reliance and ability to work in rural and remote areas • Good writing, communication, negotiation, organization and facilitation skills; • Ability to read, write, and communicate in French, Malagasy, and / or English. Knowledge of the third language would be an asset; Application forms consisting of a letter of motivation, CV and salary requirements should be sent before 3 February 2017 to: [email protected] The full Terms of Reference can be requested at: [email protected]
