Department: Field Programmes
Reports to: Director of Field Programmes
Hours: Full time
Location: Jersey or home-based from UK
The Role
This role will work with both Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to strengthen and deliver both organisations’ integrated biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation strategies. Whilst this post is employed directly with Durrell, the post-holder will work closely with colleagues at JOA.
The Conservation Livelihoods Technical Specialist will play a key role in the development and delivery of the international grant making strategy, providing guidance to current JOA projects and partners, advising prospective partners, and contributing to the review and selection process for new partners and projects.
The successful candidate will lead, advise and support the design, effective delivery and monitoring of impact of integrated biodiversity conservation and rural livelihoods initiatives across Durrell’s rewilding sites – predominantly in Madagascar and India, - whilst scoping out further opportunities at other rewilding sites. They will work closely with programme delivery and impact monitoring teams at both organisations and in multiple countries.
How to apply
Please fill in the application form – Jersey residents or UK residents and send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@durrell.org clearly stating the job you wish to apply for.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received and we may interview before the closing date. Thank you for your interest in working for Durrell.
