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Sir David Attenborough, FFI Vice-president
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.
PRÍNCIPE
With important forest and marine ecosystems and levels of endemism comparable to the Galapagos Islands, Príncipe is recognised world-wide for its high biodiversity and is designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The Fundação Príncipe Trust (FPT) is one of the few locally established NGOs operating on the island. It was established in 2015 to promote sustainable development and biodiversity conservation, through projects that strongly focus on supporting the local community and building local capacity. This work aligns with the purposes of the Biosphere Reserve and the FPT works closely with government to support their commitment to safeguard the island’s natural and cultural heritage. FPT’s projects currently focus on sea turtle conservation, establishing and strengthening protected areas (marine and terrestrial), promoting community livelihood, ecotourism and environmental sustainability.
FFI has established a partnership with the FPT to strengthen the conservation of both terrestrial and marine biodiversity, integrated with a strong focus on the development of sustainable livelihoods approaches, on the island of Príncipe. The Príncipe Trust team has an exciting programme of activities including biodiversity and social surveys and assessments, strengthening marine and terrestrial protected areas, species and habitat conservation projects and capacity building support to local conservation agencies, closely integrated with the promotion of sustainable livelihoods approaches for local communities. Engaging proactively with people to improve local culture and economy is central to our strategy in Príncipe: local support is critical to this work and local people stand to gain the most from the protection of the island’s biodiversity.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the core FPT team. Established by the company HBD, and after three years of direct support and sponsorship, the FPT is transitioning towards being a fully self-sufficient organisation. The FPT is seeking qualified candidates to join this small team in Príncipe, contributing to the development and management of a programme focused on the conservation of habitats and species and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods.
You will also contribute to island wide conservation activity including protected area and land use planning processes, support the delivery of conservation capacity building to local
groups and other aspects of the Trust’s conservation strategy including marine and coastal conservation and community focused activities.
The post would be ideal for someone with experience in biodiversity conservation linked to sustainable livelihoods. You will use your technical skills and practical experience in using science and current approaches to develop and deliver effective conservation projects. You will have good project management skills and demonstrable experience in community engagement, participatory approaches, and sustainable livelihood initiatives, for example agrobiodiversity and the promotion of beekeeping.
A strong team player, you will enjoy working in a dynamic team environment where creative approaches and thinking are being brought to deliver project concepts. Experience raising funds for projects will also be an advantage. A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline and good experience in a related role and working situation are expected. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within two ground breaking and entrepreneurial organisations, at the forefront of conservation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Start Date: 1 July 2017 or as soon as possible
Duration of contract: One-year fixed term contract, with potential to extend subject to
Probation Period: Salary range:
Location: Benefits:
business need and funding availability Four months
EUR 20,000 – EUR 24,000 depending on skills and experience (cost of living on Principe estimated at €500 per month)
Fundação Príncipe Trust, Santo Antonio, Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe
For international appointments, FFI expatriate benefits apply:
30 working days’ annual leave entitlement plus national public holidays observed in Príncipe
Accommodation provision
Medical insurance
Relocation flight on commencement of employment (if applicable)
Repatriation flight on termination of employment (if applicable)
NB: This is an unaccompanied position
This is a full-time position requiring flexible working.
Hours of Work:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Reporting to:
Conservation Programme Assistant, Fundação Príncipe Trust Director, Fundação Príncipe Trust
Working with: Responsibilities include:
FPT Conservation Programme Manager and other FPT colleagues, national counterparts and other stakeholders on all aspects of the job
Through formal secondment to the Príncipe Trust, to work as part of the FPT conservation team to develop and deliver a programme of work to secure the long-term conservation of the biodiversity of Príncipe. Specifically, to support and ensure the development and effective, efficient and timely delivery of terrestrial and marine biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods projects, providing leadership on specific projects and technical guidance and input across the project portfolio.
Specific Duties:
1. Manage and administer the financial and operational aspects of conservation projects and provide technical support to these on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that internal and donor reporting procedures are met
2. Support partner and other local team members to ensure their objectives are in accordance with the objectives of the FTP’s conservation programme and projects
3. Develop targets and work plans for projects to be managed, take into account existing approaches to project implementation, and ensure appropriate monitoring and review processes are in place
4. Oversee work of and maintain regular communications and liaison with any project staff, consultants and partners involved within these projects, whilst ensuring communication is effectively maintained with team leaders.
5. Maintain an effective record of contacts, project activities and financial expenditure
6. Undertake the development of project budgets in line with agreed work plans
7. Ensure alignment with parallel projects leading to a cohesive programme of work addressing both the ecological and social dimensions of the land / seascape
8. Take responsibility for developing agreed follow-up projects and securing funding for projects under your responsibility and contribute to other project and regional fundraising and development activities as required
9. Put in place appropriate structures for effective project monitoring and evaluation, enabling project activities to be assessed and adapted in relation to budgets
10.Maintain relations with other FPT and FFI staff working on projects through regular engagement and exchange
11. Take responsibility for ensuring delivery of written and financial reports to donors and clients within agreed internal and external deadlines
12. Ensure that proposals, reports and other project outputs produced by programme staff and partner organisations are of a high standard and, wherever possible, reflect FPT’s philosophy and any donor branding requirements
13. Represent the programme / projects, as required, at the national and sub-national level in respect to key counterparts including government, national and international NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
14.Conduct regular site visits and meetings, and work collaboratively to resolve any problems
15.Ensure that projects are conducted to a high standard of health and safety and environmental good practice
16. Assist in promoting project activities both internally and externally, liaising with and providing written material to partners and other stakeholders
17.Provide input, where appropriate, on other technical work undertaken by the conservation team under the FPT. This may involve work such as capacity building, workshop facilitation and conservation assessments
18. With agreement of the line manager, perform any other tasks that may be requested from time to time that are appropriate to skills and experience, including broader representation of FPT / FFI and their shared programme
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

Desirable

Skills
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Strong technical skills relating to terrestrial and / or marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods
Proven ability to develop and manage conservation projects in the field
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partner organisations, including governments, national and local NGOs, community groups and businesses
Ability to communicate publicly (written and oral) and with a wide range of audiences
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proficiency in Portuguese
Proven financial / budget management skills
Experience and/or willingness to work on beekeeping projects
Knowledge and experience
A relevant degree in a conservation or related subject
At least three years’ experience of working on conservation issues
Experience in the area of sustainable development, community capacity building, poverty
 A good technical background and understanding of a range of biodiversity conservation issues and / or strategic / land use / management planning processes
Experience building capacity for conservation and developing and delivering training
Good track record in project development and/or fundraising
Experience working within a small team and in remote environments
reduction, livelihood support, or rural development
Experience of working with local rural
communities, including women, at the household level and promoting the development of sustainable livelihoods
Behavioural qualities
Ability to deal with challenges in a positive way
Strong and effective communicator
Builds positive personal and organisational
relationships
Commitment to conservation and community-led
development process and empowering local
women and men
Demonstrated willingness to think creatively, to
problem-solve, and to try new approaches
Excellent team player who is happy and able to
provide support to others, with the ability also to
work well under own initiative
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and
impartiality
Other
 Ability to undertake international travel
Ability to live for an extended period in Príncipe
Previous experience living in developing
countries and isolated locations
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the position and relating your experience and skills to the role, a full CV, and contact details for two referees (who will not be approached without your permission) should be submitted via email to eurasia@fauna-flora.org or by post to Rebecca Plant, Programme Finance Officer, Eurasia at: Fauna & Flora International, David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, United Kingdom.
Please mark your application ‘Conservation Programme Assistant, Fundação Príncipe Trust’ and indicate in your covering letter where you saw this position advertised.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 May 2017.
Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 5 June 2017.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
FFI encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Kathie Alban, Head of HR, on Tel: +44 (0)1223 749046 or Email: kathie.alban@fauna- flora.org.
FFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity
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