Executive Director of Colombian Conservation NGO

Fundación ProAves, Colombia's largest conservation NGO is seeking a new Executive Director who would commence duties in early 2011.

ProAves is an 11 year old non-profit whose mission focuses on the conservation of Colombia's most threatened bird species and their habitats through the creation of a private reserve network, environmental education programs, community outreach and research. ProAves owns and manages 18 private reserves totaling 50,000 acres with reserve expansion ongoing and 58 active projects. ProAves employs 66 persons and has an annual budget of $1-2 million per year.

The successful applicant will be fully English-Spanish bilingual and have experience managing personnel in a multi-tiered, complex organizational setting in Latin America. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated a personal commitment to conservation, and ideally have first-hand knowledge of managing organizations. The ideal candidate will have fund-raising experience and the ability to manage complex budgets.

The position is based in Bogota with frequent in-country travel and some international travel as well. The applicant should expect to work closely with an active board on program related activities.

Submit (1) CV; (2) contact information for three work-related references; and (3) a personal statement describing why you are the ideal candidate for the position to: Board of Directors at fundacion@proaves.org