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DIRECTOR, FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Wildlife Conservation Society

Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society

Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Forestry and Conservation Program who will develop and lead a new WCS program applying forestry perspectives and initiatives to the conservation of wildlife and wildlands. The Director will help to establish program priorities, develop strategic approaches, provide support to field programs and liaise with the larger forestry community. Deadline for applications is 15 May, 2001. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in a field related to forestry and forest conservation, preferably in tropical areas; 5 years minimum experience in forestry and conservation programs and policy; a proven record of analysis and publication; fluency in written and spoken English with preference for command of Spanish and/or French as well; ability to foster teamwork and work independently as well as collaboratively; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Please send c.v., letter of interest summarizing research and conservation experience, and list of references to: Dr. Kent H. Redford, International Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 USA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Director, Forestry and Conservation Program
Wildlife Conservation Society
Founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society

Position Objectives:

  • Work collaboratively with other WCS programs to develop and implement a WCS approach to conservation of wildlife and wild lands in the context of forestry policy and operations.
  • Establish program priorities, strategy, and approaches; provide guidance to WCS project development and implementation; assist in representing WCS in international fora; facilitate communication and coordination among projects, and between WCS and other institutions and initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities:

  1. In consultation with Regional Directors and appropriate field staff, establish a WCS Forestry and Conservation Program including developing a strategy and setting priorities.
    Coordinate WCS's overall involvement in issues concerning forestry, including: assisting in the development of WCS policy on specific issues; representing WCS at appropriate fora; and writing position papers.
  2. Provide support to WCS field programs in project development and coordinate WCS work and communication across regions.
  3. Facilitate communication between field staff and the larger forestry community, including networking, sharing innovations and developments, and facilitating the publishing of lessons learned. Synthesize lessons learned from WCS in forestry and forest conservation. Write and publish documents, reports, books, and technical papers. Be active in professional societies.
  4. Assist in the development and writing of funding proposals to support WCS work in forest conservation and forestry issues.
  5. Contribute to, enlarge and uphold the Society's policies towards Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped, and other protected groups.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in a field related to forestry and forest conservation, preferably in tropical areas; 5 years minimum experience in forestry and conservation programs and policy; a proven record of analysis and publication; fluency in written and spoken English with preference for command of Spanish and/or French as well; ability to foster teamwork and work independently as well as collaboratively; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Please send c.v., letter of interest summarizing research and conservation experience, and list of references to: Dr. Kent H. Redford, International Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 USA. The position is based at WCS headquarters in New York City, and includes significant travel. Salary level commensurate with experience.

Wildlife Conservation Society The Wildlife Conservation Society (formerly the New York Zoological Society and its conservation division, Wildlife Conservation Society - International) has been dedicated to preserving the earth's wildlife and ecosystems since its establishment in 1895. Our mission is to save wildlife and wildlands by understanding and resolving critical problems that threaten key species and large, wild ecosystems around the world. Our efforts are concentrated in many of the world's developing countries where biological diversity is greatest and the pressure on nature is most intense. WCS relies on long-term field studies to gather information on wildlife needs. We depend on familiarity with local conditions to translate results directly into conservation action and policy, train conservation professionals, and build public awareness. As a knowledgeable, respected partner in conservation, WCS has forged numerous productive relationships with governments and local conservation organizations. WCS has over 80 staff field conservationists and over 100 research and conservation fellows. The organization currently conducts nearly 300 field projects in 51 countries throughout Central and South America, Asia, and Africa.

 

  
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