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Title

Assistant on Biodiversity and Climate Change

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Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Canada (Quebec) - America North
Town/City Montreal
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 11/03/2011
Company Name Convention on Biological Diversity
Contact Name Recruitment
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to understand complex issues pertaining to  biodiversity and climate change;
ability to work under pressure and to use limited time and resources effectively; flexibility to adapt rapidly
to changing situations; ability to ensure that the highest possible quality outputs are produced.
Communication:   Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; ability to communicate effectively
with audiences of various levels of seniority and technical knowledge, tailoring language, tone, style and
format appropriately; ability to communicate with various stakeholders in politically sensitive situations
with diplomacy and tact.
Teamwork:  Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with professional and technical staff
at senior and junior levels from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify priorities, work to tight deadlines, handle concurrent projects
and coordinate the work of others.
Qualifications
The candidate should:
? Be familiar with biodiversity  – climate change links including inter alia: vulnerability assessments,
adaptation planning, and land use / land use change as they relate to climate change mitigation and
adaptation.
? Have experience conducting portfolio or literature reviews.
? Have a proven ability to write clearly and concisely.
Education
University degree in environmental science, environmental management, or related fields.

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