Head of Science, Monitoring and Evaluation

The Living Amazon Iniative-LAI is looking for a Head of Science, Monitoring and Evaluation who will work to incorporate the best available science as the technical foundation for the development and implementation of LAI Strategy, from the identification of conservation priorities, to the selection of effective conservation and sustainable development interventions, besides monitoring frameworks and performance reports. The Head of LAI SME will coordinate the efforts of a broad array of scientists and programme officers to monitor and evaluate the WWF LAI Strategy deployment, including through WWF local presences.

Location:

Negotiable - Any WWF Office related directly to the Amazon*.

*(WWF-Colombia (Bogota, Quito, Cali or others), WWF-Peru (Lima or others), WWF-Brazil (Brasília, Rio Branco, Manaus or others) WWF-Bolivia (La Paz, Santa Cruz or others), or WWF-Guianas (Paramaribo, Cayenne or others).

Main responsibilities:

• Develop yearly work plans for the science and monitoring (sub)-components of the LAI Strategy.
• Develop ideas, concepts and project proposals and proceed with the necessary contacts to fundraise for science, M&E and LAI in general.
• Manage the virtual WWF LAI Science Team ensuring the delivery of results within the expected time frame.
• Elaborate reports on the conservation status and threats of the Amazon (biome and basin).
• Provide timely information to the LAI Head of Communications and Officers and other Heads LAI in relation to scientific facts and new technical developments relevant to Amazon conservation and sustainable development.
• Prepare an annual monitoring report of the advance of the LAI Strategy, in coordination with the Leader and Core Team, and all WWF Units related to the overall, integrated LAI Strategy.
• Develop and maintain a database of geospatial information of the indicators.
• With the LAI Leader, assess the overlap (thematic and geographic) between current WWF investments and the proposed science and M&E related actions, and, based on the results, decide what investments should be built on versus phased out.

What you need:

Required Qualifications

• Broad geographical and thematic visions, capacity to understand problems, threats and drivers, as well as strategic and transformational solutions and to promote them and put them in motion.
• At least 10 years professional experience in application, use of science for conservation and sustainable development –including some familiarity with ecological, economic and social related principles and analyses–, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams, networking from the distance, technical capacity building and team leadership.
• At least 5 years professional experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated success in management of projects and programmes, including managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets.
• Advanced degree in conservation, natural, social or other sciences areas, management, international development or relevant fields; familiarity with GIS and remote sensing-associated tools; knowledge of relational databases, strong analytical capabilities necessary.
• Technical proficiency in the field of conservation, natural-resource management or international development.

Required Skills

• Excellent communications and interpersonal relationship, verbal and writing skills.
• Excellent command of English (1st) –indispensable–, as well as Spanish (2nd) or Portuguese (3rd) – preferably both.
• Excellent knowledge of the Amazon region and of issues and contexts related to the Living Amazon Initiative.
• Proven success and capacity in networking and success in leading multi-country and global teams.
• Proven experience of working with different cultures and institutions.
• Ability to work effectively in and through matrix organizations.
• Experience in raising and mobilizing funding.
• Strong skills at developing partnerships learned in either NGO, governmental, or business environments.

Behavioural competencies

• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
• Demonstrates potential in the following critical competencies:
• Establishing strategic direction
• Change Leadership
• Selling the Vision
• Drive for Results
• Managing Global Teams
• Decision-making

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to carlabarros@wwf.org.br

Please make sure to add the following reference in your e-mail subject line in order to receive an email confirmation: Ref: Head of LAI Science, Monitoring and Evaluation

Deadline for applications: September 9, 2012