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Position: Director of Global Affairs

Organization: Island Conservation

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Website:?www.cearecruiting.com

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Description

About the Organization

Island Conservation (IC) is a US-based, nonprofit organization that works with governments and communities around the world to protect island species under acute threat of extinction. Its primary means for doing so is the removal of invasive vertebrates from islands. With its partners, IC designs and implements conservation projects that ensure the protection of native species while utilizing cutting-edge invasive species removal techniques. IC also supports on-the-ground research to optimize the success of invasive vertebrate removal. Since its founding in 1994, IC?s conservation efforts have saved 288 species from extinction.

Through a recent, systematic assessment, IC has assembled a list of the world?s most biologically rich and imminently threatened islands. Guided by this list, IC will continue to design and implement conservation programs in the United States, South America, the Caribbean, and the Tropical Pacific to protect these islands and their imperiled species. IC will continue to carry out this work through a decentralized global structure that combines deep technical expertise and regional collaboration with local knowledge and networks.

At the same time, IC is currently coordinating a new global conservation campaign. Supported by the Convention on Biological Diversity, this centrally coordinated campaign to prevent extinctions on islands offers the single most effective approach to biodiversity conservation on a global scale. The campaign will be financed by multilateral and bilateral sources in a unified effort to address the needs of developing nations and to maximize biological benefits. Over five years, the campaign will prevent the extinction of at least 40 threatened species while ensuring the conservation of many more. Equally important, the campaign will also protect island communities from diseases transmitted by invasive alien species, improving the livelihood of island populations worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.islandconservation.org.

Director of Global Affairs

IC is looking for an exceptional individual to serve as the Director of Global Affairs. This position will design a strategy to engage bilateral and multilateral organizations in the financing of a global campaign to prevent extinctions on islands. The Director of Global Affairs will serve as a spokesperson for the campaign to these key partners while simultaneously shepherding complex, large-scale funding proposals from development to fruition. Through strategic communications and expert relationship management, the Director of Global Affairs will secure major, multi-year commitments from multilaterals, bilaterals, and governments. This position will also provide coordination both among IC?s regional directors and between IC staff and partner organizations. This is an excellent position for a highly skilled and experienced professional looking for a meaningful conservation opportunity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Global Affairs will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Design and implement the global campaign?s financing and operational strategy.
• Direct partnerships with multilateral and bilateral agencies, such as the Global Environment Facility.
• Develop successful multi-million dollar funding proposals to support the global campaign, shepherding proposals through all required stages and decision-making processes.
• Manage the required reporting and continued development of successful proposals.
• Provide expertise and guidance to IC staff, regional offices, and country partners on the technical requirements and processes surrounding these proposals.
• Serve as an articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson for the campaign and organization, demonstrating an understanding of ecology, invasive species, and IC?s approach.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and campaign partners.
• Collaborate with the senior management team in shaping the campaign strategy; engage senior staff and IC Regional Directors in proposal development, as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate the campaign strategy to the Board, potential funders, potential partners, and global stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IC staff in the development of internal and global campaign communication materials/presentations.
• Serve actively as a member of the senior management team, working collaboratively with the science, conservation, philanthropy, regional, and finance staff.

Professional Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in identifying, managing, and closing complex, multi-year, technical proposals for bilateral and multilateral agencies, experience with the Global Environment Facility preferred
• Past experience orchestrating a large-scale capital campaign, preferably in the conservation arena
• Past experience managing relationships with top-level government and agency representatives
• Past experience conveying a complex mission and campaign strategy to diverse groups including Board members, bilateral and multilateral agencies, potential funders, and partner agencies
• Superb communications and presentation skills, and experience developing campaign collateral materials
• Experience with long-term sales cycles, strategic planning, goal setting, and performance management
• Ability to travel extensively, up to 40% nationally and internationally

Personal Attributes

The following personal attributes are desired:

• A deep commitment to the mission of Island Conservation
• Expert relationship management skills and the ability to close deals
• Proven ability to write and speak articulately, persuasively, and effectively
• Superlative interpersonal skills, including a willingness to listen to internal and global constituents and learn from their best ideas
• Comfort with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and locations
• High energy level, and a personable, flexible, tenacious, diplomatic, and respectful demeanor
• Proven ability to serve as a team player and leader able to motivate and inspire staff and colleagues
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• A sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits

Island Conservation offers a benefits package and competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. If possible for the successful candidate, this position will be located at Island Conservation?s headquarters in Santa Cruz, California. However, candidates preferring another permanent location will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Regular trips to Washington, DC, and other locales are anticipated.

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How to Apply

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting Island Conservation with their search for a Director of Global Affairs. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. The position will remain open until filled.

http:www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=159

Island Conservation is an equal opportunity employer.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.

Source: http://www.bard.edu/cep/portal/?p=8481

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