野生动植物保护国际招聘项目官员（截止09/04/0）

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Fauna & Flora International

Community Grassland Project officer

Information and Terms of Reference

Contact:
Zhaxi wengxiu
FFI China Community Grassland Project Manager
Fauna & Flora International
Tel: 86-1367-9079-913 (direct)

86-028-8507-1993 (office)

Email:
zhaxiwengxiu@ffichina.org
       zhaxiwengxiu@yahoo.com.cn


BACKGROUND TO FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation.
Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it.
We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve endangered and threatened habitats and species.
We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation.
Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

ASIA PACIFIC PROGRAMME

The FFI Asia Pacific Programme has its regional office in Hanoi, and country offices in Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Manila and Nanning.  Working closely with local partners, the Asia Pacific Programme currently includes a broad range of species and landscape targeted conservation initiatives in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.  Over 30 projects are being implemented in the region by a team of approximately 120 staff, consultants, volunteers and partner organizations with an annual regional budget of approximately $4 million.


FFI CHINA PROGRAMME

The objective of the FFI China Country Programme is to conserve threatened species and ecosystems that are not currently receiving international donor attention through strategic partnerships with local government agencies, scientific institutions and community groups.
The FFI China Programme, with its headquarters in Nanning, has existing projects in Guangxi, Sichuan, Qinghai, Guizhou, Yunnan and Hainan, with three offices in Nanning, Beijing and Chengdu. The Programme has expanded threatened species and ecosystem conservation programme in China for example ‘Endangered primate status review and planning for conservation action’ and communities-based conservation programme in northwest China for ‘Sustainable Tibetan Communities and conservation action’. It is also anticipated that the Programme will develop on opportunities for national level involvement in nature conservation, particularly though capacity building and policy dialogue.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:



Community Grassland Project is officially started in May of 2008, and will implement in Yushu, Qinghai, and Ganzi, Sichuan Province for five years, which is funded by BLF (Big Lottery Fund) The project is through multi-stakeholders participation from local community, and investigation and research on the fields, find appropriate methods for managing rangeland, in particular; develop initiative of local community, train and build capacity for local community and local NGOs. Also improve their previous system of rangeland management and support their livelihood, thus alleviate the conflict between livestock and grass.


FFI’s China
Community Grassland Project is seeking a rangeland management Project officer, to oversee the implementation of the rangeland and environment projects in Ganzi and Yushu areas.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Start Date:

At the earliest possible date

Duration of Contract:
One year fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Probationary Period:
3 months




Location:
Ganzi Prefecture and Yushu Prefecture

Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday inclusive.
The hours will coincide with the working hours of your host country (08:00 to 17:00 with a one hour lunch break), but may vary depending on job requirements in the field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Community Grassland project officer


Reporting to:


Community Grassland Project manager

Working with:

Other FFI China Community Grassland Project staffs.
Relevant local



community, local NGO and County Agencies,

Overall Objective:
The Community Grassland Project has four main Objectives:

Objective 1:
Improved rangeland management will be demonstrated within five years through 10 villages showing measurable improvements in grassland condition and health of livestock by the end of the project
Objective 2:
Within five years 200 herders will have an improved ability to solve the problems of rangeland management and environmental degradation demonstrated by the completion of 12 environmental protection and community development action plans and 12 rotational grazing plans

Objective 3:
Within five years 200 herders will have an improved ability to make plans and secure funding for themselves, resulting in at least 12 herder-initiated projects funded and implemented
Objective 4:
Within five years four governments authorized villages wildlife protection committees will be acting as wildlife wardens and 12 action plans will be approved by the government partners and implemented, demonstrating improved recognition by key government agencies of herders’ abilities to act as environmental stewards.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific Duties:

Representation, Strategic and Operational Planning
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Coordinate implementation of the operational (management) plan for the CGP which includes and integrates all main functions (Protection, Conservation, Community rangeland management,)
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Work closely with local NGOs and local communities, to develop the herders’ rangeland management ability.

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Work closely with current and potential project partners to the CGP.
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Report any of relevant project issues, or progress
to the project manager on time



CGP Implementation
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Work closely with the Community Grassland Project and Management Team in developing and implementing strategies to overcome barriers to successful PA Management and project implementation.

General responsibilities:
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Working as an active member of the FFI China Community Grassland Project and the CGP vision.
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Attending regular meetings internally and externally, as required.

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Translate document both in Tibetan, and Chinese

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Other duties as reasonably required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful applicant should have the following skills and experience:

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A minimum of two years’ experience in conservation protected area projects and ideally to include project design.
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A university degree or equivalent level qualification in a conservation related field.
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Proven experience of working with NGOs and their employees.
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Physically fit self reliant and prepared to live in a high attitude and remote locations.
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Interest in conservation and wildlife.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is essential.
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Fluency in oral and written Tibetan ( prefer Kham dialect)and Chinese, ( English is preferable)
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Energetic, highly motivated and self driven.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is essential.
APPLICATION PROCESS Applications consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV and contact details for two referees should be sent to:

Community Grassland Project Manager


Email to: zhaxiwengxiu@ffichina.org
zhaxiwengxiu@yahoo.com.cn
Please mark your application ‘Community Grassland Project Manager’ and indicate in your covering letter in Chinese
and English where you saw this position advertised, including your expecting salary.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.


The closing date for applications is 1st April 2009.

FFI values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer.