[Pollinator] Fw: Position Announcement: American Bird Conservancy, International Program Director (DC/Northern VA)

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

My apologies if this is a duplicate posting...

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural 
resources.
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Please circulate this announcement:
Position Opening at American Bird Conservancy -
International Program Director

Position Summary: 
Title: International Program Director 
Supervisor: Chief Conservation Officer 
Location: Greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area. 
Date of Posting: June 20, 2009 
Deadline for Application: July 24, 2009 
Introduction
American Bird Conservancy (ABC, www.abcbirds.org) is the only conservation 
group whose sole mission is to conserve native wild birds and their 
habitats throughout the Americas.   ABC accomplishes its mission through 
direct action and by engaging the people, groups, resources, and 
strategies needed to succeed.  It undertakes the full spectrum of bird 
conservation issues ranging from habitat conservation strategies to 
advocacy. The Director works with staff and the ABC team to develop and 
promote international land conservation and land protection initiatives, 
in-country partner institutional development, community outreach programs, 
public policy directions, and builds sustainable mechanisms to promote 
long-term financing of international conservation efforts. 
Position Description
The International Program Director leads ABC?s efforts to conserve 
resident and migratory birds in Latin America and the Caribbean.   The 
Director manages ABC?s international team and leads it in developing and 
implementing international conservation projects and programs.  The 
Director works with a network of ABC in-country partners to carry out an 
ambitious, effective and integrated conservation program.  S(he) works in 
close collaboration with the ABC?s President and Chief Conservation 
Officer to develop this work, and coordinates ABC?s international efforts 
with ABC?s domestic and advocacy programs as well as in-country and 
multinational NGOs.  S(he) ensures that ABC develops and maintains 
effective liaisons with resource management agencies and NGO leaders 
throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The Director plays a major 
role in finding and obtaining funding for international programs.  The 
Director reports to ABC?s Chief Conservation Officer and supervises 
International Program staff. 
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1.      Strategic Direction and Vision:  The International Director 
provides the critical leadership to design and implement ABC?s strategic 
vision and guide and develop ABC?s conservation programs in Latin America 
and the Caribbean.  The Director will work with ABC staff and Board, NGO 
partners, and other leaders to define and implement a compelling and 
challenging vision for our international work, and subsequently identify, 
develop, and implement priority international bird conservation projects 
and programs to protect wild birds and their habitats in Latin America and 
the Caribbean.  S/he will work to ensure that effective ABC international 
programs follow ABC?s long-range plan, will help to integrate ABC 
international bird conservation programs with other ABC programs for 
maximum effectiveness, and will assist other programs having international 
components.
2.      Project Management and Timely Results:  International Director 
provides significant project and program management expertise for the 
International Division and its staff; ensuring meaningful and lasting 
results are accomplished on a timely basis.  The International Director 
will provide leadership, staff supervision, and mentorship to ensure the 
international team is among the best in the conservation field. 
3.      Develop New Approaches to Conservation:  The International Program 
Director will explore and design innovative programmatic approaches that 
seek to preserve and protect birds, healthy natural ecosystems and 
biodiversity in ways that promote human well-being and the sustainability 
of the planet.  Programs such as harnessing carbon markets to protect 
critical bird habitat, devising market structures that recognize ecosystem 
services, and promoting shade coffee, ecotourism and silvipasture are a 
few examples of such efforts.
4.      Ensure Long-term Sustainability of Partners and Reserves:  ABC 
recognizes that international bird conservation will depend, in part, upon 
a system of protected natural areas and an active network of in-country 
conservation NGOs.  The International Director will work with a network of 
in-country partners, and work to ensure the long-term financial health and 
viability of both in-country partners and international conservation 
areas.  The Director will help Latin American and Caribbean 
non-governmental organizations build capacity and improve communication 
with U.S.-based bird and Latin American and Caribbean conservation groups; 
and assist partners in planning, training, and U.S. fundraising.
5.      Effective Use of Science and Science Tools:  The International 
Director will ensure that ABC?s international programs are science-driven 
and directed by up-to-date scientific research and the effective use of 
information management and science tools.
6.      Fundraising and Financial Management:  The International Director 
will be responsible, working with ABC?s Development Division, for 
obtaining funding for bird conservation projects in the Latin American or 
Caribbean.  The Director will also work with ABC?s Financial Department to 
ensure the effective use, management and reporting of all international 
finances.
7.      Networking and Coalition Building:  The Director will represent 
ABC?s conservation work with other institutions, multi-lateral 
organizations, governments, and domestic and international conservation 
organizations to establish joint conservation initiatives that advance 
conservation throughout Latin American and the Caribbean.
8.      The Director will assist ABC President and Chief Conservation 
Officer to promote ABC, its mission, and conservation efforts.
Position Requirements
1.      Advanced degree in business, law, non-profit management, 
biological sciences, wildlife management, or a related field with 
knowledge of conservation, ornithology, and management needs of birds in 
the Americas.
2.      At least five years experience of conservation experience in Latin 
American or Caribbean, or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience.
3.      A talent for leadership.  Demonstrated ability to create and 
achieve a compelling and challenging vision.  An outgoing, positive, 
persuasive manner and predisposition for collaboration, but with ability 
to work both independently and as part of teams.
4.      Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and lead a multi-faceted 
international program with an ambitious array of programs and projects. 
Attention to detail and the ability to track and report on projects in a 
timely way.
5.      Demonstrated ability to manage a team of staff for superior 
results: demonstrable success in supervising staff, managing programs and 
operations, effectively advancing multiple projects at the same time, and 
completing complex projects on time with clearly communicated results.
6.      Demonstrated ability to work on complex biological and management 
issues, and to provide project coordination and ensure cooperation among a 
wide range of partners.
7.      Previous experience working in partnership with other 
organizations, and working effectively in cross-cultural situations.
8.      Excellent oral and written communications skills.  Willingness to 
communicate frequently and with a wide range of staff, partners, 
supporters, the media, and others.
9.      Experience in high-level fundraising: background, skills, and 
interest.
10.  Ability to complete projects on deadline.  Tenacity in difficult or 
long-term projects.
11.  Willing and able to travel internationally frequently.
12.  Fluency in English and Spanish is required.  Fluency in Portuguese is 
desirable.
Deadline for application: July 24, 2009
Send cover letter and resume to: Merrie Morrison, Vice President of 
Operations, American Bird Conservancy, P.O. Box 249, The Plains, VA 20198 
or e-mail to:  hr at abcbirds.org

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