Conservation Coordinator Terms of Reference

AFDC is looking for a coordinator of a conservation program to work in its Beirut office. Under the supervision of the AFDC Program Officer, applicants are expected to handle coordination and managerial tasks related to different nature conservation activities currently implemented by AFDC. In particular, applicants are expected to coordinate and manage forest conservation projects (forest fire management and reforestation projects), rural development activities and eco and rural tourism initiatives. This will include, but not limited to, the implementation of the following tasks:

Ø        Management and follow up of program implementation;

Ø        Preparation and facilitation of preparation of needed technical and financial reports related to projects’ implementation under this program;

Ø        Development, and help developing of project documents and programs;

Ø        Organization of field visits to project sites (in Lebanon) to follow up projects’ implementation; (It requires working during weekends sometimes)

Ø        Travel outside Lebanon to attend meetings, training activities, and be involved in building needed partnerships related to the program;

Ø        Implementation of other tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

The selected applicant is expected to have the following qualifications:

Ø        University degree in a related field (Advanced university degree is a plus)

Ø        Minimum of 4 years of experience working in community development and nature resources management. This includes experience working in developing small and medium size entrepreneurship and product development and promotion

Ø        Understanding of development and sustainability issues

Ø        Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ø        Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Ø        Proved English and Arabic language proficiency, French is a plus.

If you are interested send your CV to afdc@afdc.org.lb not later than July 7, 2006