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Business and Biodiversity Technical Advisor (6 months FTC with possibility of extension)

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City Camden
Salary Additional Information £33,977 - £34,419 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 23/03/2017
Company Name Zoological Society of London
Contact Name Human Resources
Telephone 02077223333
Email hr@zsl.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : The Zoological Society of London, a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned center of excellent for conservation science and applied conservation, working in over 50 countries around the world
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Overview:

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.

ZSL recognises the significant threat posed by irresponsible and unsustainable business practice to global biodiversity and the landscapes in which we work. The Business and Biodiversity programme works to address these threats and to deliver a ZSL mission target to ensure best practice is business-as-usual in at least 1 million km2 of priority production landscape. The programme works with in-country colleagues to provide technical support and undertake activities to ensure conservation success, with projects in particular within Indonesia and Cameroon related to oil palm, timber, pulp and paper, rubber and mining; and a supporting advisory role with other country programmes. The programme also works at the global scale, participating in technical working groups and delivering the SPOTT initiative, an engagement platform between investors and producers to address the lack of corporate transparency and accountability that hinders progress towards sustainability in high biodiversity impact commodity sectors.

 

Role Profile:

ZSL is seeking an experienced specialist to join the growing ZSL Business and Biodiversity programme, taking on responsibility for the management, coordination and delivery of the Programme’s contribution to in-country conservation projects and grants.  In particular, this includes deliverables for innovative landscape projects in Indonesia and Cameroon, where key commodities include oil palm, rubber, timber and pulp, and mining. The individual will provide technical support on private sector engagement and industry best practice, particularly environmental best practice for production, and represents ZSL in its relationship with relevant industry groups and companies. The Technical Advisor will support the expansion of the Business and Biodiversity Programme and its flagship SPOTT initiative to commodities beyond palm oil and timber, pulp and paper; supporting the Programme Manager and the SPOTT Manager with scoping and securing funds. 

Person Specification:
  • Proven technical knowledge and prior experience working on business and biodiversity.  Experience working on the ground to implement biodiversity and environmental best practice for business, ideally in developing countries, is highly desirable.
  • Experience in project management and delivery – to include associated budget management, staff management and stakeholder relations. Experience in proposal development and managing donor relations is desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively with teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, in addition to confidence in problem solving using sound judgement.
  • A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of work experience in a relevant field.
  • Fluent English is essential. Ability to speak other languages, particularly French and/or Bahasa Indonesia, is desirable.

Please click here for a full job description for further details on role requirements and expectations and on person specification. 

To Apply:

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the ZSL website. If you have any queries regarding this position or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 23rd March 2017.

 

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