Project Manager (FLEGT)

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive. Best known as the world’s leading conservation body, we are also committed to safeguarding the natural world through living sustainably and protecting habitats and species.

WWF-UK works at a number of levels to tackle forest loss and degradation.  A key part of this work is focused on the trade in illegal and unsustainable timber and wood products.  As part of our work on Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade, we’re recruiting an experienced project manager to manage an EC funded multi country project focussing on the effective implementation of voluntary partnership agreements.  The aim is to increase the trade flows of legal and sustainable wood to the EU from the participating countries.

You will have exceptional project management skills to take on all aspects of leading this project.  You will ensure that all project milestones, work programmes and deadlines are met in line with contractual obligations, as well as overseeing and coordinating an internationally based project team of senior level staff.

As well as demonstrable project management skills, you will have experience of working with EC contracts and of working in an international context. You will be comfortable dealing with stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds and highly motivated and proactive, with the drive and commitment to deliver against challenging goals.

For more information about this opportunity please see the job description.

Additional Information
Salary:                £36700 to £38900 per annum
Location:           Godalming but relocating to  Woking mid 2013
Contract type:   Fixed term contract for 42 months
Reference:         1746
Closing date:     Friday 24th August at 5pm
Interview date:  Wednesday 12th September

Applications
To apply send your CV and a covering letter which provides detail and evidence as to how your experience and skillset meets each point within the person specification.
In the covering letter please also state the job code and where you saw this post advertised and send both documents to the Recruitment Specialist at  recruitment@wwf.org.uk Please make sure all attachments are less than four MB.
WWF-UK, Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XR
t: 01483 426444