Biodiversity Advisor, USAID/DRC Peacebuilding and Biodiversity Conservation, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Proposal Summary:
MSI is pursuing the USAID’s building and enabling environment for resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods in the Mbomou-Uele Region activity. The purpose of this program is to support conflict prevention activities while creating and strengthening community resilience and social cohesion. On a parallel track, the activity will address the threats and drivers for biodiversity conservation in the Mbomou-Uele region (northeastern DRC and southeastern Central African Republic (CAR)).
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a Biodiversity Advisor to lead programming to promote conservation and management of ecosystems. This will be a full-time position based in Kinshasa, DRC. This position is contingent upon award.
**Please note: Congolese citizens are highly encouraged to apply**
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic vision, management and technical direction of program activities related to biodiversity conservation and policy improvement.
- Build relationships with relevant government ministries and other stakeholders.
- Lead the development of the aspects of the work plan related to biodiversity conservation.
- Collaborate with Community Resilience and Livelihoods advisors to sequence, layer, and integrate activities across objectives.
- Collaborate with operations, monitoring & evaluation, grants and other program teams to implement, monitor, and closeout activities.
- Develop scope of work for STTAs and ToR for activity implementation.
- Coordinate with USAID/DRC, as required by Chief of Party.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in environment and natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, international development or a related field.
- Eight (8) to Ten (10) years of professional experience in implementing biodiversity and conservation programs, environment, and natural resources management in international development contexts.
- Experience working in Democratic Republic of Congo and/or Central African Republic preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively, independently with national and local government counterparts and civil society organizations.
- Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
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