Senior Program Coordinator for USAID Forest and Biodiversity Support Activity

Qualifications:

* Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resources management, environmental management, environmental law or policy, institutional/organizational development, political science or public policy.

* At least eight (8) years of professional experience working on natural resource management, capacity strengthening, or public policy programs; at least two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience is preferred.

* Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: natural resource management, institutional strengthening, policy and governance, biodiversity conservation, climate change/sustainable landscapes, market systems development.

* Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams to implement complex regional projects in forest management, biodiversity conservation or related fields. Prior experience with USG funded programs preferred.

* Demonstrated experience to work independently, make sound decisions and implement accordingly with minimal oversight.

* Prior experience working on donor funded projects in Africa; direct experience in Democratic Republic of Congo or other Central African country preferred. Additional experience in other Central African countries (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, and/or the Republic of the Congo) is an asset.

* Strong writing and communications skills as evidenced by experience producing technical analyses, work plans and reports, or other communications products.

* Professional fluency in French and English. 

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Project opportunity

Environment and Natural Resources (International Development)