Position: Coordinator
Job Family: Program
Career level: Program Officer
Reports to: Senior Program Officer

1. BACKGROUND
2. OBJECTIVE
3. FUNCTIONS

• Propose and coordinate regional actions to achieve Big Win 3 in coordination with WWF Amazon offices, the WWF Network and external partners.
• Coordinate actions with conservation directors in WWF offices in the Amazon and with the WWF Network.
• Manage ACU projects related to Big Win 3 (Implementation and Reporting)
• Examples: Jaguar Projects, Indigenous Peoples and others based on need.
• Support WWF’s six Amazon offices in the implementation of regional conservation projects in priority landscapes of the Amazon (technical support, consolidation of information, internal communication, exchange of experiences).
• Manage and build alliances with actors related to Big Win 3, such as the Pan-Amazon Bioeconomy Alliance and the Science Panel for the Amazon
• Lead ACU impact monitoring
• Review scientific methodologies, data sets and reports when necessary (be ACU’s science focal point)
• Serve as ACU focal point for the LAC Conservation Cabinet and WWF Biodiversity Practice.
• Coordinate closely with ACU’s Policy and Conservation coordinators to ensure an integrated, coherent and effective strategy.
• Position WWF's Amazon work in strategic spaces and with key regional actors.
• Lead fundraising efforts for ACU/Amazon Push (30% dedication)
• Conservation functions at national level to be determined by the host office (10%)

4. REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree in fields relevant to the position (conservation, ecology, natural resources, among others).
• In depth knowledge of Amazon ecosystems and regional environmental dynamics.
• Demonstrated scientific background (research and/or publications) and field experience.
• Familiarity with working with indigenous peoples and local communities.
• 3 years’ experience in:
• Amazonian conservation issues.
• Coordinating with actors from various sectors and origins.
• Successful fundraising for conservation projects with international donors.
• Conservation projects on the ground.
• High English level required; fluency in Spanish or Portuguese desirable.

5. SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the requested requirements and who are interested in the position must send:
1) Resumé (maximum 2 pages), 2) Motivation letter (maximum 1 page), 3) Salary expectations

To apply send an email with the subject ACU Conservation Coordinator to the email address: bernardo.gachet@wwf.org.ec by September 30th.

Applications that do not meet the requirements and deadlines described here will be automatically discarded.

If you have any questions about the position reach out to avergara@wwfus.org