The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries.
WCS has been working in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia since 1999, providing technical advice and support for the conservation of key habitats and species across the country.
The WCS Cambodia program is growing rapidly! We are expanding our team and are looking for applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position. Detailed job description of the position is attached.
Conservation Monitoring Manager (Objective 1 LEAD) (USAID Morodok Baitang Project) (1 Post). Duty Station: Phnom Penh
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and provides technical assistance to team members to design and implement activities that stem from Objective 1.
- Provides oversight and guidance to the development and implementation of biodiversity conservation activities (Objective 1).
- Provides oversight for the development of biomonitoring protocols related to REDD+ and wildlife-friendly compliance requirements related to value chains;
- Promotes coordination between conservation and private sector partners related to biodiversity monitoring protocols related; and
- Provides technical oversight to UMB grantees in project landscapes.
- Works closely with USAID MB Chief of Party (COP) and the USAID MB Conservation and Governance Director (CGD) to ensure that USAID is kept regularly up to date on project activities and achievements, particularly providing regular summaries of any special project highlights.
- Produces quality technical deliverables and ensure that reasonable deadlines are set and met.
- Directly oversees the activities of the Conservation Monitoring Specialist.
- Works with the Environmental Compliance Specialist to screen against Morodok Baitang’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP).
- Works with MEL Manager to ensure that all data collection tools—for performance monitoring as well as any special studies or surveys—follow a clear standard operating procedure and meet ethical standards.
- Conducts on-site monitoring of program activities collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Assists in providing concise, summarized reporting against indicators for quarterly and annual progress reports.
- Supports the USAID COP and CGD in the preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly work plans/reports.
- Manages Morodok Baitang resources responsibly and adhere to all project policies.
- Professionally represent WCS and Morodok Baitang whilst managing collaborations with key partners.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field. Disciplines considered relevant include environmental management, biodiversity conservation, climate change, political ecology, and others as applicable.
- At least ten years of providing technical and management leadership to the design, evaluation, and implementation of biodiversity conservation and NRM programs; biodiversity monitoring, applied research, policy coordination, and development. Experience related to institutional capacity building, private sector engagement, and alternative livelihoods preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, staff coordination, mentorship, and capacity building required. Candidates with experience implementing gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to training and capacity building preferred.
- Candidates with experience managing private sector partnerships, sub-contractors/sub-grantees in either environmental or agricultural sectors preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong English language skills required.
WCS provides competitive salary and benefits packages based on educational background and work experiences. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV (by combining into single PDF file) together with salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references to cambodiahr@wcs.org. Closing date for application is 11th October 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
House No. 21 Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh. Tel: 023 217 205
Moreinfo: https://cambodia.wcs.org/About-Us/Careers/20220929/Conservation-Monitoring-Manager-Objective-1-LEAD-USAID-Morodok-Baitang-Project-.aspx
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