Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Pact World is seeking to fill the position of Cross-Cutting Team Leader.
The organisation specialises in the areas of health, livelihoods, environment, governance, energy and more, transforming lives in nearly 40 countries.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of experts to increase the number of proposed protected areas, improving protection and management of target proposed protected areas and protected areas at the local and national level
- Increase economic security for communities living around protected areas, and increase economic growth by supporting conservation enterprises
- Supervise and manage the team and its activities by providing technical guidance, project management and leadership, development and implementation of workplans, operational budgets, and performance monitoring plans
- Coordinate with other team leaders, partner organisations, and ensure achievement of project results and objectives
- Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and pact policies
Requirements
- Six years, minimum, of demonstrated experience in leadership positions in international development, biodiversity conservation, and/or sustainable livelihood development
- Advanced degree (or equivalent) in International Development, Natural Resources Management, or a related field
- Very good understanding of the biodiversity conservation sector and proven work experience in Liberia
- Demonstrated track record of achieving results in conserving biodiversity while sustainably increasing economic growth
- Experience in working at the national and local government level, as well as the community level to develop skills and capacities that promote sustainability and economic growth as a key element in conserving biodiversity through improved protected area management effectiveness and uptake of sustainable livelihoods
- Experience in developing and strengthening policies, strategies, and technical guidelines and protocols
- Experience in helping to build the resilience of vulnerable communities in areas subject to recurrent crises and strengthening resilience capacities at the community level to withstand critical shocks and stresses
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities in English
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