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Technical Adviser, Education and Research, Liberia

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Liberia - Africa
Town/City Monrovia
Salary Additional Information Circa USD 30,000
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 03/05/2015
Company Name Fauna & Flora International
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Email africajobs@fauna-flora.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world's longest-established international conservation organisation.
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Technical Adviser, Education and Research, Liberia
Fauna & Flora International

Salary: Circa USD 30,000, commensurate with skills and experience
Start Date:   As soon as possible
End of Contract: 30 June 2016, with potential to extend subject to business need and funding availability
Location:  The position will be split between Monrovia and the key project site at Sap in the Southeast of Liberia, with travel to other FFI Liberia field sites and internationally as required

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.

Working closely with local partners, the Africa Programme currently includes a broad range of species and landscape targeted conservation initiatives in Liberia, Guinea, DRC, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa and has programme offices in Monrovia, Kampala and Nairobi

FFI is seeking a Technical Adviser (TA) to manage and develop FFI’s established education and research programme in one of the most biodiverse areas of West Africa. This position presents a unique opportunity to work with and develop capacity of the next generation of Liberian conservationists whilst simultaneously improving knowledge of Liberia’s astonishing biodiversity. You will be responsible for overall leadership and project co-ordination in addition to mentoring partner organisations to ensure both project efficacy and legacy beyond the length of funding. You will have a strong background in conservation education, ecological research and project management along with excellent communication and leadership skills. You will be expected to uphold the highly esteemed reputation of FFI’s capacity building programme and to develop the programme both nationally and internationally.

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 May 2015.  No agencies please.

FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity

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