Partner Development Officer - West Africa

Reference number: 7640314

Location: Bedfordshire / West Africa

Internationally the RSPB supports local NGO partners to implement successful conservation programmes and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. This position is to co-ordinate the RSPB's BirdLife partner development programme in West Africa, initially in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria. This includes partner support, organisational capacity building, fundraising, project management, and advocacy. You will need to have experience of the region and work experience in NGOs and organisational development. You must be able to work under minimum supervision and have excellent diplomatic, communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to spend a significant number of nights and weekends overseas each year, the majority of which will be unaccompanied.

Salary

£26,000 to £30,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 24 April 2014
Interview date: 22 May 2014

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number 7640314 on any correspondence.

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Who to contact

For questions about this post
HeatherMitchell
heather.mitchell@rspb.org.uk
01767 693451

Send application forms to
Heather Mitchell
heather.mitchell@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693451