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Head of Programme (Permanent)
Ecosystem Assessment Programme
Salary Band B £41,922 £55,898
WCMC is a UK charity, based in Cambridge, which supports the United Nations Environment Programme. We work in collaboration with UNEP, under the banner of UNEP-WCMC. Our mission is to evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making. Since our establishment in the 1970s, the Centre has been at the forefront of the compilation, management, analysis and dissemination of global biodiversity information, and has an outstanding record of achievement.
WCMC are now seeking a permanent Head of Programme to work with us.
What the role is: Working primarily in support of national governments and inter-governmental processes and with a wide network of international partners, the Head of Programme will lead the development and effective and high quality delivery of a portfolio of projects at the science-policy interface that contribute to achieving the mission of UNEP-WCMC.
What the key responsibilities are: The Head of Programme will lead the programme in developing, resourcing and delivering a portfolio of projects focusing on increasing the understanding of decision-makers regarding biodiversity and its many values, together with the linkages between biodiversity, ecosystem services, sustainable land management and human well-being/livelihoods, in order to mainstream biodiversity into development policy in developing countries.
What type of candidate we are looking for: The Head of Programme will hold a postgraduate qualification in (MSc or higher) in biological or environmental sciences, geography or a related discipline and will have a strong contemporary understanding of biodiversity in an international context. The successful candidate will be experienced at motivating and leading a team to ensure the effective development and management of a science-based programme with multiple projects. Furthermore, you will have an understanding of the essential characteristics of successful partnership-building and will be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively.
Further information: For more information, please visit www.unep-wcmc.org. To apply, please complete the application form and submit this and a CV to recruitment@unep-wcmc.org by the closing date of 10th February 2013.
Candidates should note this is not a UN post and that only those eligible to work in the UK should apply.
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