MAVA Mediterranean Basin Programme
Based in: Gland, Switzerland
Deadline: 6th June 2016
MAVA Fondation pour la Nature is recruiting an experienced and dynamic person to lead the implementation of freshwater and landscapes issues in its 2016-2022 Mediterranean strategy. The Manager will work under the supervision of the Mediterranean Basin Director and be based in Gland, Switzerland.
MAVA is a family-led philanthropic foundation that promotes biodiversity conservation. It provides financial support to partner organisations – mostly NGOs – that implement conservation projects via four priority programmes: the Mediterranean Basin, Coastal West Africa, Switzerland, and Sustainable Economy. In addition MAVA supports projects via its global portfolio. The work of the foundation is managed by a team of 20 based in Gland, Switzerland, and Dakar, Senegal.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for developing then overseeing a portfolio of projects focusing on the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of water in selected freshwater basins, the promotion of cultural landscapes supporting high levels of biodiversity, and the reduction of poisoning, collision risk with power infrastructures, and illegal killing for four target species groups. S/he will be responsible for the quality of project implementation and the sustainability of the results obtained. S/he will promote synergies between her/his portfolio and other related themes developed within the Mediterranean programme or by other programmes of the foundation.
Required experience and skills:
At least a Master’s degree in biological or environmental sciences, natural resource management, environmental economics or similar fields. At least 10 years of experience in project implementation and/or supervision at international level, preferably in the Mediterranean. Significant experience with freshwater and/or landscapes issues. Strong knowledge of Mediterranean conservation challenges. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Perfect command of English and French. Ability to perform well in multicultural contexts.
More information
A detailed description of the position is available in the Terms of Reference here.
Contact
To apply for this position please send by June 6th 2016 a cover letter, a detailed CV, and the contacts of three references to: laurianne.demierre@fondationmava.org
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