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Local Action for Biodiversity Programme: Professional Officer

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location South Africa - Africa
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 25/03/2011
Company Name ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
Contact Name
Email shela.patrickson@iclei.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description

ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of over 1220 local
government Members, as well as national and regional local government organizations, who are
committed to sustainable development.
Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) is ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability’s flagship global
biodiversity programme, run in partnership with International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN), and the global head office is hosted by the City of Cape Town.
Local Action for Biodiversity provides technical consulting, training, and information services to
build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of biodiversity
management and good practice and sustainable development at the local level. Our focus is on
locally designed initiatives that will provide an effective and cost-efficient way to achieve local,
national, and global biodiversity and sustainability objectives.
Requirements: A degree or B.Tech in the Environment (or equivalent) field, preferably at post-graduate level • a
certificate/diploma in Project Management (advantageous) •  3 years  relevant  working experience • computer
proficiency • capacity to communicate skillfully at a variety of levels • a valid Code B driver’s license • ability and
willingness to travel extensively internationally • proficiency in  French, Spanish and other  languages
(advantageous) • motivated and innovative and can work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Key Performance Areas:  Co-ordinating, facilitating and  providing technical expertise  to projects  as part of a
dynamic team • compiling and reviewing high-level biodiversity documents • conducting progressive research into
biodiversity management good practice  •  making strategic input into the global Local Action for Biodiversity
(LAB) Programme  •  working with and guiding local authorities to enhance and improve biodiversity  and
ecosystem  management at the local level through cutting edge and innovative solutions •  participating in and
representing ICLEI’s global biodiversity programmes at international events.
Closing Date: 25 March 2011
Please forward your application, including a comprehensive CV and covering letter, and a certified copy of your
Identity Document via e-mail, to  shela.patrickson@iclei.org, or to ICLEI Africa marked for the attention of:  
Human Resource Manager, 8th
Floor, 44 Wale Street, Cape Town.
Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing and that copies of supporting documents will not
be returned. Please quote the title of the vacancy in all communications. Certified copies of qualifications must be
available on request.
No late applications will be considered.
If no notification of appointment is received within two months of the closing date, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. ICLEI Africa reserves the right to decide against filling this position

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