The Pendeba Society is looking for a Program Associate

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Job Vacancy: The QNNP Pendeba Society is looking for a Program Associate
Title: Program Associate - The QNNP Pendeba Society
Location: Based in Tingri and/or Zhangmu, Tibet
Responsible to: Executive Director of the Pendeba Society
Introduction:
&quotendeba" is a Tibetan term referring to volunteer community-service workers.
The Pendeba Society, founded in 2009, is the first non-profit organization to be created in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is registered in the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Shigatse Prefecture Government with support from the Management Bureau of the Qomolangma (Mt. Everest) National Nature Preserve (QNNP). It is also one of the few groups that are able to do survey work at the community level in the QNNP region. The Pendeba Society is the local incarnation of a program begun in 1994 by Future Generations, an international NGO focused on conservation and community development. The earlier Pendeba Program was developed in response to the growing need for local participation in the protection of the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in the Mt. Everest region. The program was part of a new approach to protected area management that saw local inhabitants of the newly created protection zone trained to be preserve wardens. At present, the Pendeba Society works on projects that attempt to enhance vocational education within local communities in QNNP, promote sustainable rural development in the Mt. Everest region, empower local women, and strengthen civil society in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Position Summary:
The Program Associate will work closely with the Executive Director, Program Manager and other staff at the Pendeba Society. Primary responsibilities include managing and coordinating the projects undertaken by the Pendeba Society in QNNP. He/she will be responsible for the planning, executing, and managing the training and other community development projects; maintain relationships and coordinating with local implementing partners and communities to achieve project objectives. The Program Associate will also be responsible for supporting outreach and communication activities as required of the projects.
Major Responsibilities:

Develop and plan proper project components that are in line with the Pendeba Society’s overall approaches and objectives;[/li]Help implement and manage training and other community development projects in QNNP;[/li]Coordinate with project partners and training organizations on the technical and logistical aspects;[/li]Conduct primary and secondary research on sustainable rural development, environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation for the Pendeba Society projects;[/li]Liaise and network with partners, including government, private sector, and individuals, as well as other like-minded NGOs for project implementation and outreach objectives;[/li]Ensure production of high quality and timely training activities, finance, and other reports as required;[/li]To undertake any other tasks, as appropriate to the post, assigned by the Executive Director.[/li]

Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: University graduate, preferably in environment, development, social science, business management or related field.
Work Experience:

Minimum two years experience required, including technical and administrative experience implementing international funded development projects in environmentally related organizations or settings;[/li]Experience must demonstrate understanding rural development and environmental conservation in China, preferably related to Tibetan regions;[/li]Technical experience in designing, managing, and conducting community development activities is highly desired;[/li]Project management including monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and documentation of implemented activities;[/li]Working with multiple stakeholders and groups and facilitating exchanges and communications amongst them.[/li]

Skills: Good management, communication, and organization skills are essential. Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required. Good English and Chinese languages.
Other: The ability to coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, wiling to work in complicated physical environment, to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
If the candidate who fails to meet the requirements of Program Associate, the Pendeba Society will also consider to provide Assistant Program Associate’s position.
Conditions of employment:
The Pendeba Society offers exciting career in civil society development, particularly focusing on rural community development and environmental conservation in the QNNP region in Tibet. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
The service contract duration will be for two years with possible extensions under mutual agreement.
Application Procedure:

All candidates interested for the position should send a cover letter together with their current CV to both Mr. Tsering Norbu atnorbu@pendeba.org and Mr. LIU Rongkun at pendeba.liu@gmail.com. The documents can be either in Chinese or English language. Deadline of this position is March 20, 2011.

The Pendeba Society would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted within two weeks after the deadline. All information provided will only be used for recruitment related purpose. More information about our organization is available on our website: www.pendeba.org.