[acn-l] Recruitment for BCIS Staff - Programme Manager
STUART Simon (SNS at hq.iucn.org)
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 15:13:11 +0100
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>From: GROSE Kevin
>Sent: 18 March 1997 12:59
>To: BCIS_SC at INDABA.IUCN.ORG
>Subject: Recruitment for BCIS Staff - Programme Manager
>
>Please find attached the final text of the job description for the BCIS
>Programme Manager. The post will be advertised next week in the New
>Scientist (27 March) as well but PLEASE circulate widely. Closing date is
>13 April, short-listing will take place between 14-18 April, interviews on
>1 or 2 May 1997.
>
>BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION INFORMATION SYSTEM
>
>In October 1996 nine IUCN programmes and partner organisations launched the
>Biodiversity Conservation Information System. This system seeks to support
>environmentally sound decision-making and actions affecting the status of
>biodiversity and landscapes at the local, national and global levels
>through the co-operative provision of data, information, advice and related
>services. BCIS will look at the nature of threats to species, habitats and
>landscapes and act as a global "barometer" of these threats and monitor the
>degree to which conservation measures are successful. BCIS will:
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>- Identify key data sources and establish globally accepted indicators and
>standards;
>- Integrate and disseminate quality data and information to aid
>decision-making;
>- Build capacity of data owners and managers where needed - South and North
>- through a system of data custodians.
>
>BCIS members are: BirdLife International, Botantic Gardens Conservation
>International, TRAFFIC International, Wetlands International, World
>Conservation Monitoring Centre and the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem
>Management, IUCN Environmental Law Centre, IUCN Species Survival Commission
>and IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas.
>
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>Position: Programme Manager (Head of Unit)
>Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
>
>GENERAL DESCRIPTION
>The Programme Manager is responsible for the overall implementation,
>management and administration of the Biodiversity Conservation Information
>System and reports to BCIS Steering Committee.
>
>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
>*Implementation*
>1.1 Develop and implement the BCIS Business Plan in consultation with the
>Steering Committee, Sub-Committees based on annual targets and with regular
>reporting procedures.
>1.2 Co-ordinate the communications and fundraising strategies.
>1.3 Facilitate the negotiation of Member, partner or data custodianship
>agreements as required.
>1.4 Represent and promote BCIS within the international conservation,
>environmental and sustainable development communities.
>
>*Management*
>2.1 Act as Secretary of the Steering Committee and ensure the effective and
>efficient organisation of its meetings as well as those of Sub-Committees
>as established.
>2.2 Co-ordinate programme and policy issues and oversee implementation of
>pilot projects with Members.
>2.3 Supervise staff and work with Members providing in-kind support for
>communications, fundraising and project management or other services.
>
>*Administration*
>3.1 Prepare reports as required by sponsors, donors or the Steering
>Committee.
>3.2 Develop financial forecasts, budgets and certify expenditures.
>3.3 Undertake staff and office administration.
>
>PERSON SPECIFICATION
>*Education*
>4.1 Degree in environmental or biological sciences with knowledge of
>information technology; Postgraduate diploma, Master's or Ph.D. in
>information systems/technology field desirable
>
>*Skills*
>5.1 Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills with experience in
>multi-organisation projects
>5.2 Articulate communicator of complex concepts
>5.3 A "self-starter" with proven management and administrative skills
>5.4 Fluency in English; knowledge of Spanish and/or French highly
>desirable
>
>*Experience*
>6.1 5-7 years in international conservation, environment and/or development
>sectors; familiarity with Member's organisations desirable
>6.2 Fundraising for scientific and technical programmes and projects
>
>*Knowledge of*
>7.1 Development and implementation of information and communication systems
>and technology projects.
>7.2 Information science, technology and Internet communities.
>7.3 Use of information technology within scientific or conservation
>communities; understanding of international conservation and biodiversity
>policy and organisations desirable.
>
>
>An equal opportunity position which offers an attractive salary and
>benefits package to the right person. Initial contract period 2 years.
>
>
>SEND APPLICATIONS BY 13 APRIL 1997 TO:
>
>Kevin Grose, Chairperson
>BCIS Steering Committee
>c/o IUCN-The World Conservation Union
>Rue Mauverney 28
>CH-1196 Gland
>Switzerland
>
>Fax: ++41 22 999 0010
>Email: mail at hq.iucn.org
>