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Company Description The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, is looking for a Marine Conservation Officer based in our office in Belize. We are looking to hire a passionate, creative and dedicated professional, always willing to push the limits, a great team player and overall a good human being, who understands and appreciates the value of leading by example. WWF is one of the World's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. WWF Mesoamerica furthers the organization's global mission in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and regionally in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Working in partnership with an array of public and private organizations, we execute projects in areas such as wildlife and habitat conservation, coastal-marine management, smart farming, sustainable fishing, water security and climate action, as well as lead other relevant activities that contribute to sustainable management of natural resources. We are driven by the WWF Core Values: COURAGE. We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. INTEGRITY. We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. RESPECT. We honour the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. COLLABORATION. We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation. Job Description We are looking to hire a passionate, creative, and dedicated professional, always willing to push the boundaries, a great team player and overall, a good human being, who understands and appreciates the value of leading by example. Main Functions The Marine Conservation Officer will help to coordinate, execute, follow up, monitor, and ensure technical aptness of activities related to WWF's Marine Program and key projects in the Belize portion of the Mesoamerican Reef. Specifically, the Officer will assist in managing and supervising the execution of a 5-year Blue Action Fund (BAF) project in southern Belize, including all aspects of implementation of marine and species conservation, local climate adaptation initiatives, marine protected areas effectiveness, coordination and follow up with project partners, and serving as local focal point for Environmental and Social Management Safeguards (ESMS). He/she is expected to actively engage with the conservation community in Belize, and work with and network with various local stakeholders. III. Major duties and responsibilities <ul><li>Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of the envisaged project activities for the WWF project "Strengthening ecological and livelihood resilience in the Southern Belize Reef Complex" funded by the German Blue Action Fund (BAF), including coordination of project partners, community engagements and ESMS implementation</li><li>Manage contracts with project partners of the BAF project (e.g., SEA and Humana Belize)</li><li>Liaise with government and non-government stakeholders and local communities for support in project implementation</li><li>Ensure optimum utilization of project funds and timely delivery of technical and financial deliverables concerning project interventions</li><li>Develop project technical progress reports, including comprehensive activity reports for major project interventions </li><li>Organize and co-conduct meetings, workshops, seminars with communities, stakeholders, and partners</li><li>Identify sources of data, and collect and compile information to support climate risk and ecosystem service analyses, and MPA management effectiveness as need requires</li><li>Write and share concept papers/proposals for project replication</li><li>Complete any other assignment given by the reporting line to accomplish or contribute to any of the organizational objectives not specified here</li></ul>IV. Working Relationships <ul><li>Internal: Under supervision of WWF Mesoamerica's Senior Program Officer, work closely with the WWF local and regional teams on programmatic and operations related topics, knowledge development, sharing, innovation and professional development, and the like.</li><li>External: Government departments/agencies, conservation partners in the country, local communities, civil society groups, development agencies, donors, project implementation partners, grantees, universities and other relevant scientific organizations, at national, regional and international levels.</li></ul>Qualifications Required Skills and Experience <ul><li>A graduate degree in environmental science, marine science, natural resource management, or a related field.</li><li>At least 5 years' relevant experience in project management, including executing/coordinating projects, and in participatory processes and interaction with different stakeholders.</li><li>At least five years relevant working experience with a government or non-government (national or international) organization of high standard and repute.</li><li>At least three years of experience in Marine Protected Areas management.</li><li>Have a solid understanding of the socio-cultural mindset, policy environment and regulatory processes in Belize.</li><li>Computer literate (capable of using MS Office packages).</li><li>Strong inter and intrapersonal communication skills.</li><li>English proficiency is a must and Spanish conversation skills will be an asset.</li><li>Strong communication skills include technical report writing, meeting facilitation and presentation creation.</li><li>Good conceptual and analytical skills, and ability to think and operate innovatively. Ability to communicate complex messages in an accessible manner for varied audiences.</li><li>Willingness to travel about 20% of the time is required. </li><li>Work efficiently under pressure to meet specified deadlines.</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a team and independently setting and achieving goals and is driven personally to measure success and find opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.</li><li>Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:<ul><li>Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.</li><li>Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.</li><li>Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.</li><li>Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.</li></ul></li></ul>Additional Information Interested candidates must submit CV, a letter summarizing his/her work experience and ability to meet each of the qualifications for the position including your salary expectation, copy of ID and copy of last education degree; this must be included as a single PDF document with the file name as follows: LastName_FirstName_MarineConservationOfficer Application.pdf This must be submitted directly on our career page Application Due Date: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices because of the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.

Marine Conservation Officer

Note: Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is preferred for this consultant position but not mandatory. Interviews will be conducted in English or Spanish, depending on the candidate's proficiency. Please find the English and Spanish versions of the job description below. Nota: Se prefiere un dominio profesional del inglés hablado y escrito para esta posición de consultor, pero no es obligatorio. Las entrevistas se llevarán a cabo en Inglés o Español, dependiendo de la fluidez del candidato. A continuación se encontrarán las versiones en Inglés y Español de la descripción del puesto. OPPORTUNITY The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Improving Design, Evidence, and Learning (IDEAL) mechanism is looking for a consultant to support an update to the 118/119 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity Analysis for the USAID Mission in Peru. PURPOSE &amp; NEED As required by Sections 118 and 119 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended, the analysis will examine the country-level tropical forest and biodiversity conservation needs and the extent to which USAID/Peru is currently addressing the actions necessary to conserve and sustainably manage tropical forests and biodiversity. The purpose of this FAA 118/119 analysis is to support USAID/Peru in integrating biodiversity conservation into strategic planning, informing the development of the new CDCS and relevant bilateral programming. The analysis will assess how USAID/Peru addresses the actions needed to conserve and sustainably manage tropical forests and biodiversity, focusing on key sectors such as biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and ocean plastics. The analysis will use desk research, key informant interviews, off-the-shelf data, and geospatial mapping to highlight critical biodiversity areas, forest loss, and drivers of that loss. About Environmental Incentives Environmental Incentives is the prime contractor for the IDEAL mechanism. The company's mission is to enhance the environments that sustain healthy communities. We empower public and private sector leaders to maximize the effectiveness of their conservation and development programs. Our clients trust us to design and support implementation of programs that (1) use evidence to develop effective strategies within complex systems, (2) center local stakeholder experiences and facilitate collective action, and (3) produce results that support learning about what works. Environmental Incentives is a certified B Corporation with offices located in Washington, D.C.; South Lake Tahoe and San Diego, California; and Nairobi, Kenya. Our remote staff and consultants are located across the United States and five continents. CONSULTANCY DESCRIPTION Environmental Incentives is seeking a mid-level Marine Conservation Expert for the Peru 118/119 analysis update. The Marine Conservation Expert will serve as a key contributing member of a core analysis team for this activity. The Marine Conservation Expert will report to the Team Lead and IDEAL's technical manager at Environmental Incentives, and contribute to the development and implementation of all client deliverables. This includes providing inputs into a work plan, conducting desk-based research, leading a portion of stakeholder consultations and qualitative data collection, contributing to the synthesis of preliminary findings, contributing to the draft and final analysis reports in accordance with established protocols and quality standards, and contributing to a presentation to the Mission on final findings and key takeaways. The assignment for the Marine Conservation Expert will be for an estimated 15- 20 working days. The period of performance will begin as early as November 2024 and conclude by July 2025. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES The Marine Conservation Expert will: <ul><li>Contribute to the planning, development, analysis and reporting for the Peru 118/119 analysis, including drafting key sections as delegated by the Team Lead.</li><li>Contribute to a research approach that includes both desk-based analysis and limited site visits, gathering data from existing datasets and conducting interviews with experts and partners. </li><li>Provide key insights relating to marine-coastal biodiversity conservation, linking conservation gaps to broader policy and governance issues that impact biodiversity and local communities.</li><li>Participate in regularly scheduled meetings throughout the activity lifetime.</li><li>Lead the development of the Marine section of the 118/119 report.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in marine biology, coastal and marine resource management, oceanography, environmental science, zoology, ecology, ecosystem conservation, political ecology, environmental policy or planning, or a closely related field; and at least 13 years relevant experience OR Master's degree in marine biology, coastal and marine resource management, oceanography, environmental science, zoology, ecology, ecosystem conservation, political ecology, environmental policy or planning, or a closely related field; and at least 10 years relevant experience.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in marine conservation in Peru. </li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting desk-based research and contributing to comprehensive analyses. </li><li>Strong network and demonstrated experience with key actors in the marine, coastal, and fisheries sectors. </li><li>Strong knowledge of institutions, regulations and legal frameworks in the marine sector in Peru; knowledge in forestry, wildlife, and/or related environmental sectors in Peru is a plus. </li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Spanish is required.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Expertise assessing linkages between marine conservation and development programming in non-environment sectors such as food security, economic development, and governance.</li><li>Experience working collaboratively with diverse populations in Peru, including Indigenous populations and local communities, understanding cultural practices and integrating them into conservation efforts.</li><li>Broad understanding of geospatial perspectives to inform development priorities and planning.</li><li>Proficiency in English is useful but not required.</li></ul>Additional Requirements <ul><li>Permanent residence in Peru. </li><li>Legally authorized to work in Peru with no restrictions.</li><li>Ability to travel throughout Peru.</li></ul>BASE STATION The position will be remotely based in Peru, with limited anticipated travel throughout the country. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application by November 22, 2024. We will review CVs on a rolling basis and contact qualified candidates for additional information. ABOUT IDEAL In programming more than $750 million each year in biodiversity and climate change funds, USAID's decisions shape outcomes for irreplaceable ecosystems and the communities that depend on them worldwide. The Improving Design, Evidence, and Learning (IDEAL) mechanism provides support for all stages of the Program Cycle for USAID biodiversity and climate change programming at USAID and improves the Agency's ability to design, monitor, evaluate, and learn from programs with sustainable and impactful results. During this five-year activity, IDEAL supports USAID's programs to apply adaptive management decisions, generate and apply evidence, and apply learning to support better programming decisions. With expertise combining technical environment skills and organizational development and learning, IDEAL facilitates high-quality decision-making, increases evidence generation and use, and nurtures a culture of applied learning across the Agency. ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are committed to developing an inclusive work environment for all employees, where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Experto en Conservación Marina, Consultor para Perú 118/119 Análisis de Bosques Tropicales y Biodiversidad OPORTUNIDAD El mecanismo de Mejora del Diseño, la Evidencia y el Aprendizaje (IDEAL - por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) busca un/a consultor/a para actualizar el Análisis de Bosques Tropicales y Biodiversidad 118/119 para la Misión de USAID en Perú. PROPÓSITO Y NECESIDAD Según lo requerido por las Secciones 118 y 119 de la Ley de Asistencia Exterior (FAA-por sus siglas en inglés), según enmendada, el análisis examinará las necesidades de conservación de los bosques tropicales y la biodiversidad a nivel de país y la medida en que USAID/Perú aborda actualmente las acciones necesarias para conservar y gestionar de manera sostenible los bosques tropicales y la biodiversidad. El propósito de este análisis FAA 118/119 es apoyar a USAID/Perú en la integración de la conservación de la biodiversidad en su planificación estratégica, informando el desarrollo de la nueva Estrategia de Desarrollo de País ( CDCS-por sus siglas en inglés) y la programación bilateral relevante. El análisis se centrará en sectores clave como la conservación de la biodiversidad, la adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático, el abastecimiento de agua, el saneamiento y la higiene, y los plásticos oceánicos. El análisis utilizará investigación de documentación secundaria, entrevistas a informantes clave, datos disponibles y cartografía geoespacial para destacar las zonas críticas de biodiversidad, la pérdida de bosques y las causas de esa pérdida. Acerca de Environmental Incentives Environmental Incentives (EI) es el contratista principal del mecanismo IDEAL. La misión de EI es mejorar los entornos que sustentan comunidades sanas. Capacitamos a los líderes de los sectores público y privado para maximizar la eficacia de sus programas de conservación y desarrollo. Nuestros clientes confían en nosotros para diseñar y apoyar la aplicación de programas que (1) utilicen evidencia para desarrollar estrategias eficaces dentro de sistemas complejos, (2) centren las experiencias de las actores locales y faciliten la acción colectiva, y (3) produzcan resultados que apoyen el aprendizaje sobre lo que funciona. EI es una empresa B certificada con oficinas en Washington, D.C.; South Lake Tahoe y San Diego, California; y Nairobi, Kenia. Nuestro personal y consultores remotos están repartidos por Estados Unidos y los cinco continentes. DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CONSULTOR Environmental Incentives busca un Experto/a en Conservación Marina para la actualización del análisis 118/119 de Perú. El/la Experto/a en Conservación Marina será un miembro clave del equipo central de análisis para esta actividad. El/la Experto/a en Conservación Marina reportará al Líder del Equipo y al gerente técnico de IDEAL en Environmental Incentives, y contribuirá al desarrollo e implementación de todos los entregables del cliente. Esto incluye realizar contribuciones a un plan de trabajo, llevar a cabo investigaciones de documentación secundaria, dirigir una parte de las entrevistas con actores relevantes, recopilación de datos cualitativos, contribuir a la síntesis de los resultados preliminares, contribuir al borrador y a los informes finales de análisis de acuerdo con los protocolos establecidos y las normas de calidad. Adicionalmente, contribuirá en la preparación de una presentación a USAID/Perú sobre los resultados finales y las principales conclusiones. La duración estimada de la misión del experto/a en conservación marina será de 15 a 20 días laborables. El periodo de ejecución comenzará en noviembre de 2024 y concluirá en julio de 2025. RESPONSABILIDADES Y ACTIVIDADES El Experto en Conservación Marina <ul><li>Contribuir a la planificación, el desarrollo, el análisis y la elaboración de informes para el análisis de Perú 118/119, incluida la redacción de secciones clave por delegación del Líder del Equipo.</li><li>Contribuir a un enfoque de investigación que incluya tanto el análisis documental como visitas limitadas al lugar, recopilando datos de los conjuntos de datos existentes y realizando entrevistas con expertos y socios.</li><li>Aportar ideas clave sobre la conservación de la biodiversidad marino-costera, relacionando las brechas de conservación con cuestiones más amplias de política y gobernanza que afectan a la biodiversidad y a las comunidades locales.</li><li>Participar en reuniones programadas periódicamente a lo largo de toda la actividad.</li><li>Dirigir el desarrollo de la sección marina del informe 118/119. </li></ul>REQUISITOS: Requisitos mínimas <ul><li>Licenciatura en biología marina, gestión de recursos costeros y marinos, oceanografía, ciencias medioambientales, zoología, ecología, conservación de ecosistemas, ecología política, política o planificación medioambiental, o un campo directamente relacionado; y al menos 13 años de experiencia relevante o Máster en biología marina, gestión de recursos costeros y marinos, oceanografía, ciencias ambientales, zoología, ecología, conservación de ecosistemas, ecología política, política o planificación medioambiental, o un campo directamente relacionado; y al menos 10 años de experiencia relevante.</li><li>Experiencia demostrada en conservación marina en Perú.</li><li>Experiencia demostrada en investigación y contribución a análisis similares.</li><li>Sólida red de contactos y experiencia demostrada con actores clave de los sectores marino, costero y pesquero.</li><li>Sólido conocimiento de las instituciones, regulaciones y marcos regulatorios en el sector marino en Perú; se valorará el conocimiento en silvicultura, vida silvestre y/o sectores ambientales relacionados en Perú.</li><li>Excelente capacidad de comunicación y análisis.</li><li>Fuertes habilidades organizativas e interpersonales.</li><li>Se requiere dominio del español.</li></ul>Requisitos deseables <ul><li>Experiencia en la evaluación de los vínculos entre la conservación marina y los programas de desarrollo en sectores no relacionados con el ambiente, como la seguridad alimentaria, el desarrollo económico y la gobernanza.</li><li>Experiencia trabajando en colaboración con diversas poblaciones en Perú, incluidas las poblaciones indígenas y las comunidades locales, comprendiendo las prácticas culturales e integrándolas en los programas de conservación.</li><li>Amplia comprensión de las perspectivas geoespaciales para informar las prioridades de desarrollo y planificación.</li><li>El dominio del inglés es deseasble pero no obligatorio.</li></ul>REQUISITOS ADICIONALES <ul><li>Residencia permanente en Perú.</li><li>Autorización legal para trabajar en Perú sin restricciones.</li><li>Capacidad para viajar por todo Perú.</li></ul>UBICACIÓN El puesto tendrá una base remota en Perú, con viajes limitados previstos por todo el país. CÓMO PRESENTAR LA SOLICITUD Por favor envíe su solicitud hasta el 22 de noviembre de 2024 a las 17h00. Revisaremos los CV de forma continua y nos pondremos en contacto con los candidatos calificados para obtener información adicional. ABOUT IDEAL Al programar más de $750 millones anualmente en fondos para biodiversidad y cambio climático, las decisiones de USAID influyen en los resultados para ecosistemas irremplazables y las comunidades que dependen de ellos en todo el mundo. El mecanismo de IDEAL brinda apoyo en todas las etapas del Ciclo de Programas de USAID para la programación de biodiversidad y cambio climático, mejorando la capacidad de la Agencia para diseñar, monitorear, evaluar y aprender de programas con resultados sostenibles e impactantes. Durante esta actividad de cinco años, IDEAL apoya a los programas de USAID para aplicar decisiones de gestión adaptativa, generar y aplicar evidencia, y fomentar el aprendizaje para mejorar las decisiones de programación. Con experiencia que combina habilidades técnicas en ambiente y desarrollo organizacional y aprendizaje, IDEAL facilita la toma de decisiones de alta calidad, aumenta la generación y el uso de evidencia, y promueve una cultura de aprendizaje aplicado en toda la Agencia. ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES ES UNA EMPRESA QUE OFRECE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES Nos comprometemos a desarrollar un entorno de trabajo inclusivo para todos los empleados, en el que se valore la diversidad de pensamiento, estilo, cultura y habilidades en apoyo del rendimiento y el potencial individuales, así como de nuestros objetivos y misión empresariales. Prohibimos la discriminación por motivos de raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, nacionalidad, discapacidad, genética, condición de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género o cualquier otra característica protegida por la legislación federal, estatal o local.

Marine Conservation Expert, Consultant for Peru 118/119 Tropical Forest and Biodiversity Analysis

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. OVERVIEW: Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is seeking a GESI Specialist to contribute to a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated five-year, $10-25M USAID-funded project in India to improve health of coastal and marine ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities that depend on them. POSITION SUMMARY: The GESI Lead is responsible for ensuring overall programmatic and institutional GESI integration. T CARE. 2023. Farmer field and business school toolkit. Atlanta. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of a GESI analysis at startup and use the findings to inform the design of the project's Gender and Inclusive Development Strategy. </li><li>Lead ongoing monitoring of the project's GID strategy. </li><li>Provide technical leadership to consistently integrate GESI into project interventions, tools, and communication materials. </li><li>Work closely with the MEL team to integrate GESI into the project MEL plan and framework, including systematic disaggregation of data by sex, age, and other context-relevant social identities. </li><li>Facilitate ongoing learning around GESI (i.e., setting a learning agenda and creating opportunities for regular community consultations and qualitative data collection from project participants). </li><li>Strengthen the GESI capacity of project staff and partners via regular workshops and refreshers. </li><li>Facilitate annual GESI Pause &amp; Reflect sessions for project staff and partners. </li><li>Review all project reports, assessments, tools, and communication materials to ensure GESI is meaningfully considered. </li><li>Regularly inform project action planning and MEL activities to ensure GESI remains a key consideration. </li><li>Lead the design and implementation of a GESI assessment at project closeout. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: <ul><li>Education:<ul><li>Academic degree in international development/affairs, gender and development, social science, or a related field evaluation. </li><li>Master's degree preferred. </li></ul></li><li>Experience: <ul><li>Experience providing GESI technical guidance for international development projects, preferably in India. </li><li>Strong demonstrated technical expertise in GESI and/or women and youth empowerment. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding and experience applying intersectional and inclusive development approaches; expertise in disability inclusion and positive youth development a plus. </li><li>Expert GESI analysis skills and qualitative and/or quantitative assessment and evaluation skills, including sample design, mixed method designs, instrument development, and data analysis. </li><li>Experience designing and facilitating in-person and virtual GESI trainings/workshops. </li><li>Demonstrated experience with reflective practice methodology. </li><li> Experience in senior-level management positions for donor-funded development projects. </li><li>Strong understanding of issues faced by socially marginalized populations in India specifically related to environmental conservation. </li><li>Experience working with USAID-funded projects is an advantage. </li></ul></li><li>Skills/Knowledge: <ul><li>Understanding of 'Do No Harm' principles and ability to translate these principles programmatically. </li><li>Strong work planning, organization, and strategic thinking skills. </li><li>Ability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with colleagues and partners. </li><li>Ability to mentor colleagues in writing and communicating around GESI issues. </li><li>Cultural awareness and knowledge of the India context. </li><li>Fluent in written and spoken English. </li></ul></li></ul>Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization.

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead: USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. OVERVIEW: Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is seeking a MEL Director to contribute to a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated five-year, $10-25M USAID-funded project in India to improve health of coastal and marine ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities that depend on them. POSITION SUMMARY: The MEL Director will oversee the project's monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities, including developing and implementing the MEL framework, performance indicators, MEL tools, and data quality assurance processes to ensure the timeliness and validity of data entry and analysis and its effective use for decision making and project learning throughout implementation. The MEL Director will lead Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) activities, including leveraging data for annual pause-and-reflect sessions and adaptive management; oversee design and implementation or baseline, endline, and other research using international best practices; and supervise project MEL staff. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Develop and implement the project's monitoring and evaluation plan; design monitoring and evaluation tools and processes, including the baseline assessment framework. </li><li>Ensure timely collection, verification and analysis of data on all project indicators and their timely delivery for quarterly and other required reports to USAID and other agencies, as appropriate. </li><li>Monitor progress toward project results. </li><li>Supervise timely and accurate reporting of quantitative and qualitative data by implementing partners, in cooperation with project staff. </li><li>Validate data from project partners and staff, including through field monitoring visits. </li><li>Cooperate closely with Winrock home office to consolidate accurate and descriptive reporting of project results, including activities, outputs and results of implementing partners. </li><li>Prepare visualization (e.g. tables and charts) of data. </li><li>Oversee internal research and evaluation efforts of the project, from the design stage to sharing findings as well as preparing for external evaluations. </li><li>Develop capacity of implementing partners to institute appropriate M&amp;E systems within their organizations. </li><li>Submit data to USAID's reporting system (DIS) on a timely basis, and coordinate with Home Office MEL staff to develop and implement a data management plan to submit selected project datasets to USAID's Development Data Library (DDL). </li><li>Foster a results-oriented and learning culture to ensure that M&amp;E data and learning are used by the project team to improve performance. </li><li>Contribute to Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) integration throughout project implementation. </li><li>Lead data quality controls and verification procedures. </li><li>Ensure collection of data related to gender and social inclusion (GESI) in collaboration with the GESI Lead. </li><li>Co-facilitate Pause and Reflect sessions to capture learning, introduce improvements, and achieve meaningful results. </li><li>Design/update data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods and applied technologies. </li><li>Participate in Winrock's M&amp;E Community of Practice. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: <ul><li>Education: <ul><li>Academic degree in statistics, public health, public policy, economics or a related field, and/or specialized training/certification in monitoring and evaluation. </li><li>Master's degree preferred. </li></ul></li><li>Experience: <ul><li>Minimum of 8 years' experience managing and implementing complex MEL systems for international development projects, preferably with USAID. </li><li>Experience managing large monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) databases, conducting timely data analysis, and developing reports. </li><li>SQL database and MS Access experience preferred. </li><li>Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. </li><li>Experience with capacity strengthening in MEL required. </li><li>Experience with mobile data collection methodologies strongly preferred. </li><li>Familiarity with USAID M&amp;E requirements strongly preferred. </li><li>Proven record of designing and implementing data collection tools. </li><li>Familiarity with emerging trends in MEL in the context of India, preferably within the coastal and marine conservation sectors, and experience with Do No Harm principles. </li></ul></li><li>Skills/Knowledge: <ul><li>Strong training design, delivery, and facilitation skills. </li><li>Strong personnel management skills. </li><li>Proven data analysis (e.g., Excel, Stata, SPSS, etc.), data management, and data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, etc.) skills are required. </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skill in English required. </li></ul></li></ul>Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director: USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. OVERVIEW: Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is seeking a Director of Operations to contribute to a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated five-year, $10-25M USAID-funded project in India to improve the health of coastal and marine ecosystems and the wellbeing of communities that depend on them. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Operations plays a critical role in managing project operations and financial management. The Director of Operations will assist and support the COP in management of the project, oversee and provide expertise in project budgeting, planning and management, and handle administrative and supervisory responsibilities. S/he will coordinate and work closely with Winrock's Home Office to respond to requests regarding project finances, operations, procurement, grants/subcontracts, security, and compliance matters. The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide leadership and quality control in management and oversight of the financial and operational aspects of the project, including procurements, grants, accounting, human resources, and administration. </li><li>Train and supervise financial and operational staff. </li><li>Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, Winrock policies and standard operating procedures, and Indian laws. </li><li>Support COP, along with Winrock's Home Office, on effective, timely, and coordinated project implementation and operations. </li><li>Oversee budget management in coordination with the COP and technical staff to budget and implement activities in an efficient and timely manner. </li><li>Prepare and submit timely and accurate activity, financial, and procurement reports. </li><li>Provide documentation in compliance with internal and external auditor's audit requests as needed. </li><li>Oversee the consultant management process. Work with Winrock's Home Office in close communication with the COP to prepare accurate budget burn-rate projections and monitor expenditures using the project's budget tracker. </li><li>Supervise the management of project office assets and furniture. </li><li>Supervise and coordinate project security for the project's office with Home Office and the COP. </li><li>Ensure all program events are properly coordinated and all approvals in place before proceeding. </li><li>Travel as required to project sites/offices to monitor, support, and supervise activities and train field staff.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: <ul><li>Education:<ul><li>Academic degree required in finance, business, logistics, or other relevant degree, and/or specialized training/certification. </li></ul></li><li>Experience: <ul><li>8+ years of experience of experience in senior-level management positions for donor-funded development projects. </li><li>Minimum 3 years previous experience managing teams and strengthening the capacity of junior staff. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of USAID regulations and policies (including 2 CFR 200). </li><li>Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; Experience with Quickbooks desired. </li></ul></li><li>Skills/Knowledge: <ul><li>Strong skills and knowledge of operational management for finance, reporting, procurement, and human resources on international development projects </li><li>Strong organization and prioritization skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. </li><li>English oral and written fluency. </li><li>Previous experience working in India or South Asia is required.</li></ul></li></ul>Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization.

Director of Operations: USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)

POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party, Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity LOCATION: New Delhi, India UNIT: Forestry &amp; Natural Resource Management REPORTS TO: Director, Forestry &amp; Natural Resource Management GENERAL: Winrock is recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity. The five-year activity will work in concert with the Government of India to improve the health of coastal and marine ecosystems and the wellbeing of the communities that depend on them. Through this activity, USAID/India and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) will strengthen the management of marine protected areas (MPAs) and their network; enhance the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of coastal areas and associated seascapes; and increase the resilience of coastal communities. This position will be based in New Delhi and is contingent upon award and funding. POSITION SUMMARY: The COP will be responsible for the performance, execution, and management of the program. The COP will coordinate closely with USAID and the Winrock home office in developing, implementing, and revising the program strategy. The COP oversees the strategic and technical direction of the program and serves as the principal link between USAID, Winrock's home office, and program partners and stakeholders. S/he will foster and maintain effective relationships and coordination with government, academia, private sector, civil society, NGOs, and other donors and ensure compliance with the agreement including timely, high-quality results. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight to achieve the results of the program. </li><li>Serve as principal liaison to USAID/India, key government officials, and international and local organization. </li><li>Ensure all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget. </li><li>Oversee financial and administrative aspects of the project including managing the budget, ensuring compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations. </li><li>Provide direct supervision, support, and direction to project staff. </li><li> Apply adaptive management and learning approaches to iteratively evaluate program results and impact. Institute adjustments to replicate and scale successful activities and course correct activities to ensure desired results. </li><li>Ensure women and marginalized groups are represented within the project. </li><li>Prepare annual work plans and progress reports and monitor the implementation of these plans. Prepare and submit quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID. </li><li>Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals. </li><li>Coordinate and communicate regularly with Winrock's Home Office. </li><li>Manage relationships with complementary USAID and other donor projects. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: Education: A minimum of a master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in biodiversity, environmental management, marine landscape conservation, environmental economics, international development, governance, or relevant fields of study related to the sector of the project. PhD in a relevant discipline would be a distinct asset. Experience: <ul><li>Minimum 15 years of professional experience in fields required for the successful implementation of this program, including biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, ecosystem services, climate change, community development, or related issues. Experience working on these topics in coastal areas of India strongly preferred. </li><li>Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of large scale, international donor supported programs of similar complexity. </li><li>Track record in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting. </li><li>Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. </li><li>Demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity building, high-level strategic visioning, and leadership, and working effectively with civil society, local, regional, and central-level government authorities and with USAID or other development partners is required. </li></ul>Skills: <ul><li>Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of India. </li><li>Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. </li><li>Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries. </li><li>Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written) to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the initiative and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders. </li><li>Experience designing and implementing activities to reach women, youth, and marginalized communities. </li><li>Fluency in written and oral English is required. </li><li>Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) required. </li></ul>Other: Professional experience in India is required. Indian nationals strongly encouraged to apply. SALARY &amp; BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. APPLICATIONS: Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter referencing "Chief of Party, India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity." Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Winrock thanks all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization

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