Regional NBS Technical Advisor-EAMWIO

Qualification Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the practical execution of complex landscape-oriented public or private sector initiatives at the nexus of conservation and rural development in a developing economy context

• Strong experience in donor management, including grant writing, workplan development, on-scope and on-budget execution, and impact reporting
• Familiarity with climate finance or NBS, or comparable performance-based nature finance mechanisms (e.g. certification schemes or payments for ecosystem services)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder processes and work in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; extreme attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and partner meetings.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to country programs and field sites.

Preferred:

• University degree in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Experience working in East Africa, particularly in the context of conservation landscapes.
• Working proficiency in French.
• Experience in fundraising and investor engagement in climate finance or a related sector.
• Experience in voluntary carbon markets, carbon project development, and/or jurisdictional REDD+ programs.
• Experience working on field-based implementation of landscape-level conservation, avoided deforestation, reforestation, woodlots, or natural regeneration projects.

How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience should apply through the application tab. We review received applications on a rolling basis.

Please send a detailed application letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three referees to the email addresses.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
 
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Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience