The position of RIT Manager aims to provide a single, responsible point of contact in the Polynesia Micronesia Biodiversity Hotspot to assist the implementation of a major new fund for terrestrial conservation in the hotspot, called the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). The position will coordinate the Regional Implementation Team, a team established to manage CEPF funds in the hotspot led by the CI Pacific Islands Program, with the support of a Technical Advisory Group and sub-regional partner organisations. Fourteen countries and territories in the Polynesia-Micronesia region are eligible to apply for CEPF funds which will be available for conservation projects meeting CEPF criteria over a five-year period from 2008 to 2013.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main duties of this position will include, among others:

• Promote alliances and build partnerships in the region for effective conservation
• Manage and coordinate the operation of the Regional Implementation Team
• Manage the selection process, review of proposals and communication with potential grantees
• Review, monitor and report on the grant portfolio and communicate program successes across the region and globally

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills:

• Advanced university degree in environmental science or related natural resource management field
• At least five years professional experience in environmental management or related field
• Strong interest in nature conservation, and in particular in invasive species management and threatened species recovery
• Demonstrated experience in fund disbursement and grant management

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND: Cover letter, resume and references