International Conservation Officers (Africa and Latin America)
Rainforest Trust seeks two experienced Conservation Program Officers to manage projects across Latin America and Africa. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1988. Partnering with the most respected conservation organizations across the tropics, Rainforest Trust supports the protection of critical habitat for endangered species through local partnership. To date, we have saved over 12 million tropical forest acres. We are an efficient organization, earning the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The successful candidates for the two available positions (Latin America and Africa) will work under the Director of Conservation Programs.
Coordinate closely with in-country partners and staff.
Proven involvement in a wide range of organizations and stakeholders in Africa or Latin America (NGOs, government, community organizations, etc.).
-- Rainforest Trust seeks two experienced Conservation Program Officers to manage projects across Latin America and Africa. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1988. Partnering with the most respected conservation organizations across the tropics, Rainforest Trust supports the protection of critical habitat for endangered species through local partnership. To date, we have saved over 12 million tropical forest acres. We are an efficient organization, earning the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The successful candidates for the two available positions (Latin America and Africa) will work under the Director of Conservation Programs.
Duties Include:
The position is ultimately responsible for the supervision and management of projects.
Coordinate closely with in-country partners and staff.
Identify and steward prospective partners and projects to create new protected areas.
Supervise, manage, and track the progress of assigned projects
Review and meet all reporting deadlines.
Participate actively in project fundraising efforts.
Prepare and submit timely monthly reports on projects.
Organize donor trips to visit project sites.
Qualifications:
A minimum of three years prior experience with conservation and project management in either Latin America or Africa, plus a personal passion for conservation and wildlife is essential.
A minimum of three years prior experience with conservation and project management in either Latin America or Africa, plus a personal passion for conservation and wildlife is essential.
Other requirements:
Masters/Ph.D. and/or significant experience in conservation biology, environmental sciences, or related field preferable.
Proven involvement in a wide range of organizations and stakeholders in Africa or Latin America (NGOs, government, community organizations, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Fluency or proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
Efficient, self-starting, and excellent organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
The job will be based full-time in our office in northern Virginia.
The job will be based full-time in our office in northern Virginia.
How to apply
Please send applications to jobs@RainforestTrust.org by March 1st. Please include a cover letter stating your interest to work for Rainforest Trust, your salary aspirations, names of referees, and your resume.
Please send applications to jobs@RainforestTrust.org by March 1st. Please include a cover letter stating your interest to work for Rainforest Trust, your salary aspirations, names of referees, and your resume.
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