Senior Scientist, Latin America
Global Footprint Network
Senior Scientist, Latin America - Global Footprint Network
Since 2003, Global Footprint Network has made great strides in its mission to advance the Ecological Footprint, a science-based measurement tool that tracks both the planet’s ecological resources and human demand on these resources. During this time, the organization has engaged with more than 35 national governments – with seven nations having formally adopted the Ecological Footprint. As a communications tool, the Footprint is now internationally recognized, and is part of the public discourse on the growing pressures on our planet.
But because the world continues to face a serious ecological crisis, Global Footprint Network must continue to increase its impact and help nations rise to today’s challenges. Fortunately, the organization has built a strong foundation upon which it can scale its science and technology to accelerate government action and help the human economy operate within the Earth’s ecological limits.
Position Summary
Global Footprint Network is seeking to hire a Senior Scientist for Latin America to develop project opportunities with new and existing Latin American clients and expand Global Footprint Network's presence in Latin America.
Performance Profile
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop project opportunities in Latin America with new and existing government clients
- Work with VP of External Affairs to expand Global Footprint Network’s presence in Latin America; growing revenues from Latin America by 60% by 2013
- Manage relationships with key clients
- Assist with the creation of the strategy for Latin America including annual budget projections, fundraising and sales goals, partnership structure and staffing requirements
- Build relationships with strategic partners and key organizations in Latin America. This is key to our strategic objective to have at least 10 nations actively use the Footprint by 2015, 3-4 of which are in Latin America
- Work with our Communications and Marketing staff to develop promotional materials to reach target Latin American audiences
- Support project managers in the successful delivery of projects
- Engage directly with clients in high visibility or politically sensitive projects
- Conduct Latin American technical trainings.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5-10 years work experience in consulting, government, business, research and/or management
- PhD required in environmentally-related field (environmental sciences, earth science, ecology, ecological economics, or a combination of natural science with social science such as political science, economics or law)
- A minimum of 3 years of research experience in topics related to society’s resource metabolism such as human-environment interaction, economy-environment interaction, natural resource management, thermodynamics or energy production systems
- Proven success at leading teams and mentoring and developing staff
- Track record of successfully developing new client business opportunities in the private and public arena
- Experience in strategic consulting to governments, intergovernmental agencies, corporations and the like
- Passion for sustainability and global resource issues
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Full proficiency in Spanish and English, fluency in Portuguese
Travel
This job may entail travel up to 50%. Location of position is Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, or Ecuador preferred) & USA headquarters in Oakland, CA.
Salary And Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application
Send cover letter and resume to jobs @ footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term Senior Scientist - Latin America. No phone calls please. Global Footprint Network is committed to diversity in the workplace. For more information about Global Footprint Network and the Ecological Footprint visit www.footprintnetwork.org.
Senior Scientist, Latin America - Global Footprint Network
Since 2003, Global Footprint Network has made great strides in its mission to advance the Ecological Footprint, a science-based measurement tool that tracks both the planet’s ecological resources and human demand on these resources. During this time, the organization has engaged with more than 35 national governments – with seven nations having formally adopted the Ecological Footprint. As a communications tool, the Footprint is now internationally recognized, and is part of the public discourse on the growing pressures on our planet.
But because the world continues to face a serious ecological crisis, Global Footprint Network must continue to increase its impact and help nations rise to today’s challenges. Fortunately, the organization has built a strong foundation upon which it can scale its science and technology to accelerate government action and help the human economy operate within the Earth’s ecological limits.
Position Summary
Global Footprint Network is seeking to hire a Senior Scientist for Latin America to develop project opportunities with new and existing Latin American clients and expand Global Footprint Network's presence in Latin America.
Performance Profile
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develop project opportunities in Latin America with new and existing government clients
- Work with VP of External Affairs to expand Global Footprint Network’s presence in Latin America; growing revenues from Latin America by 60% by 2013
- Manage relationships with key clients
- Assist with the creation of the strategy for Latin America including annual budget projections, fundraising and sales goals, partnership structure and staffing requirements
- Build relationships with strategic partners and key organizations in Latin America. This is key to our strategic objective to have at least 10 nations actively use the Footprint by 2015, 3-4 of which are in Latin America
- Work with our Communications and Marketing staff to develop promotional materials to reach target Latin American audiences
- Support project managers in the successful delivery of projects
- Engage directly with clients in high visibility or politically sensitive projects
- Conduct Latin American technical trainings.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5-10 years work experience in consulting, government, business, research and/or management
- PhD required in environmentally-related field (environmental sciences, earth science, ecology, ecological economics, or a combination of natural science with social science such as political science, economics or law)
- A minimum of 3 years of research experience in topics related to society’s resource metabolism such as human-environment interaction, economy-environment interaction, natural resource management, thermodynamics or energy production systems
- Proven success at leading teams and mentoring and developing staff
- Track record of successfully developing new client business opportunities in the private and public arena
- Experience in strategic consulting to governments, intergovernmental agencies, corporations and the like
- Passion for sustainability and global resource issues
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Full proficiency in Spanish and English, fluency in Portuguese
Travel
This job may entail travel up to 50%. Location of position is Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, or Ecuador preferred) & USA headquarters in Oakland, CA.
Salary And Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application
Send cover letter and resume to jobs @ footprintnetwork.org; subject line MUST include the term Senior Scientist - Latin America. No phone calls please. Global Footprint Network is committed to diversity in the workplace. For more information about Global Footprint Network and the Ecological Footprint visit www.footprintnetwork.org.
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