Programme Assistant, Mining & Energy

Salary:  Circa £20,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Open

Location: Fauna & Flora International

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is organised around programme delivery in four regions – Asia Pacific, Eurasia, Africa and the Americas & Caribbean.  In addition, there are a substantive set of cross-cutting initiatives globally under the Department of Conservation Partnerships.  This Department comprises five thematic teams working on Conservation Science & Design, Conservation Capacity & Leadership, Conservation Finance & Enterprise, Agricultural Landscapes and Mining & Energy, with each team focused on the technical excellence and effectiveness of FFI’s conservation work, developing different approaches to conservation and ensuring their integration within the regional portfolios. 

We are seeking a highly organised individual with excellent numeracy skills to undertake a key supporting role within the Mining & Energy Team, providing financial, administrative and information management support across the Mining & Energy Programme. 

You will have substantial relevant experience in a similar role, providing financial and administrative support to a team. With a methodical and rigorous approach to work, you will be at ease working with accounting and financial reporting software and information management systems. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build strong relationships with colleagues and ensure that they have the information needed to meet FFI timelines and make operating decisions.

You will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount.  With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to improve systems and processes to add value, working with minimal supervision.  Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. 

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial team, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate.

For further details and to apply please visit: http://www.fauna-flora.org/about/jobs/

The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 March 2017.  No agencies please.

FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity