Conservation Projects Manager - Project Development and Fundraising

Conservation projects manager - project development and fundraising

We are looking for someone who is well-versed in international biodiversity conservation and who shares A Rocha's core values and commitments, to join our Science and Conservation team, applying your capabilities in conservation project development and project fund raising to the wide range of issues and situations in which we work.

Your primary task will be to work with colleagues in A Rocha International and a range of A Rocha organisations to convert conservation project concepts into fundable proposals and to seek funds for them. You will have a good understanding of the conservation funding landscape and proven success in securing funds for conservation work. You will be familiar with the latest project development and reporting tools that donors may require. Your broad-ranging knowledge of the contemporary international conservation world will ensure you see new opportunities for A Rocha, finding creative ways to fulfil the resource requirements of A Rocha's work.

You will need to be highly motivated, hold at least a masters degree in a relevant discipline, eligible to work in the UK, and be able to undertake international travel.

This is one year fixed term part-time contract at 50% full-time equivalent of £34,050 to £45,470 p.a.

Closing date: 1 December 2016

Interview date: 15 December 2016

Job Title:A Rocha International (ARI) Conservation Projects Manager

Grade:Manager

Location:Home-based UK, although other locations will be considered

Reporting to:Director of Science and Conservation (based near Cambridge, UK)

Key contacts:ARI Management Team, Science and Conservation team, Science and Conservation staff of A Rocha Organizations (AROs)

Purpose of position:

The Conservation Projects Manager is a member of the Science and Conservation Directorate. Within the overarching vision of the organisation, this person will support the Directorate of Science and Conservation with a specific emphasis on developing, planning and fundraising for science and conservation projects in partnership with AROs around the world.

This is one year fixed term part-time contract at 50% full-time equivalent

Key responsibilities:

The Conservation Projects Manager is responsible for the following activities, undertaken under the direction of the Director of Science and Conservation (S&C), and in close liaison with relevant staff within ARI:

Project development
Work with colleagues in ARI and AROs to convert conservation project concepts into fundable project proposals.
Utilise best practice in project development to improve project concepts.
Seek partners and collaborators for projects under development where this will strengthen the project.
Work closely with AROs to identify opportunities for ARI to support their project work.
Project fund raising
Take the lead within ARI for fundraising for project work.
Search for funding opportunities, finding creative ways to fulfil the resources requirements of A Rocha's work.
Anticipate regular funding opportunities and ensure relevant submissions are made in a timely manner.
Maintain and keep up-to-date a database of funders suitable for conservation projects and communicate funding opportunities within ARI and with AROs.
Work closely with ARI’s fund raising working group to support applications for core support and work with AROs to support their project fundraising activities.
Ensure appropriate levels of reporting to donors on project progress and success.
Project communication
Work with colleagues in S&C and the ARI communications team to promote the work of the S&C directorate and A Rocha more generally through the ARI website and a range of new and traditional media channels.
Contribute to maintaining a S&C database of projects and activities.
ARO support
Provide a focal point within ARI for Science and Conservation activities in AROs in Europe.
Take the initiative in keeping abreast of ARO activities and look for and develop opportunities for them to work collaboratively within Europe.
Assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting of existing S&C projects including fieldwork activities, undertaking data maintenance and analytical tasks and assisting with writing scientific papers and reports.
Represent A Rocha at external events and meetings such as scientific and similar conferences, special interest and working groups.
Contribute to the life of the S&C team, the ARI team and the global A Rocha family, participating in team meetings and maintaining good internal communications with colleagues.
Other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Director in accordance with your skills and experience. Some international travel may be required.

Outcomes required:

A range of projects from across AROs are captured in clearly expressed concept notes, log frames and full proposals ready for submission to donors and funding opportunities
The rate of submission of project proposals to funding agencies by the S&C Directorate is greatly increased.
Resources for core support to ARI are incorporated into funding requests including costs of human resources capacity to deliver new project work.
An effective fundraising strategy is in place that anticipates regular funding opportunities, adapts S&C priorities to match funder priorities where appropriate and prepares relevant submissions for these in a timely manner.
The effectiveness, impact and sustainability of projects developed by ARI and AROs is increased by an improved project planning and development process.
Creative ways to tap into new funding opportunities are developed and implemented.
AROs are supported in their own fundraising for project activities and recognise the value of working closely with ARI.
New research and conservation stories from the A Rocha family are effectively communicated through established channels.

Person specification

Essential / Desirable
Knowledge & understanding / 1 / In depth knowledge of a broad range of international conservation issues / 1 / Ability to speak languages other than English (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese)
2 / Amastersdegree in a subject related to conservation and ecology / 2 / Good knowledge of the European conservation and environment sector: funding, regulatory, policy and key participants
Skills and experience / 3 / Proven experience raising funds for conservation, including for research, turning concepts into fundable proposals, identifying relevant funding streams and applying to a range of funding bodies / 3 / Proven experience using social media, websites and other communications outlets to engage with the conservation community, policy workers and conservation supporters
4 / Demonstrable experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation - including use of planning tools such as logical framework analysis / 4 / Experience of working with volunteers and committees
5 / Proven experience working collaboratively with a wide range of partners - both individuals and organisations / 5 / Budgetary control and financial management skills
6 / Proven experience undertaking research-oriented conservation fieldwork away from your home country including ability to travel to remote sites with few amenities / 6 / Experience working in tropical regions and in forested environments
7 / Excellent communication and presentation skills in writing, in person and online / 7 / Experience in training and leading in field activities
8 / Written and spoken fluency in English
9 / Competent IT skills: word processing, spread sheets and email (including Excel, Word or Open Office)
10 / Proven ability to work under own initiativeand to think strategically
11 / Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in capacity building/mentoring of teams
Personal qualities & attitude / 12 / In sympathy with the Christian ethos and values of ARI and willing to work within this
13 / Aware of respectful interactions when working with people from a variety of cultures, including trustees, collaborators, employees and donors
14 / Showing initiative, dedication and good judgment in working to tight and changing deadlines

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