Tropical Forestry Specialist, Cambodia Payments for Ecosystem Services Project
Fauna & Flora International
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Last Date: August 12, 2011
Tropical
Forestry Specialist, Cambodia Payments for Ecosystem Services Project
Fauna &
Flora International
Salary: Circa EUR 40,000
Start
Date: As soon as possible
Duration
of contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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.
Since
2006, FFI has been exploring ways in which emerging Payments for Ecosystem
Services (PES) mechanisms, including Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and
Forest Degradation (REDD) projects, can be harnessed for the benefit of
conservation and local communities. Building on over 100 years’ experience of
working in collaboration with developing country governments, civil society and
the corporate sector, we have been developing conservation projects that aim to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions whilst improving local livelihoods and
conserving biodiversity by securing financing from PES linked markets.
The
Cambodia Payments for Ecosystem Services project will focus on developing PES
schemes at two hydroelectricity sites located within protected areas (PAs) of
the Cardamom Mountain Landscape (CML). The Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC)
National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) emphasizes the importance of the
private sector, good governance and macro economic development in achieving
poverty reduction. The Cambodia – European Community
Strategy Paper 2007-2013 highlights deforestation and biodiversity loss
as the principle environmental challenge that must be met in order to achieve
NSDP objectives. This project will address challenges highlighted in the NSDP
and the Cambodia – European Community Strategy Paper. It will do so by
strengthening awareness and capacity at all levels to design, implement and
effectively monitor PES projects. The project will substantially strengthen
support for biodiversity conservation and ensure that pro-poor and
multi-stakeholder benefit-sharing and consultation mechanisms are integrated
throughout the conceptualization, design and implementation of PES projects.
This will result in improved governance, local livelihood development and
macro-economic development without negatively impacting biodiversity
conservation.
FFI is
seeking a results-orientated individual, experienced in the tropical forestry
field, PES, corporate engagement and pro-poor forest management to act as the
tropical forestry specialist of a truly innovative PES project in Cambodia.
S/he
will have strong practical experience in tropical ecosystem classification, and
expertise in tropical forests flora. S/he will also have demonstrable skills in
valuing tropical forest ecosystem services as well as significant
experience in designing pro-poor PES benefit sharing schemes. S/he will have an
advanced degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline such
as tropical forestry and/or substantial experience in a related role. Experience
working in the south-east Asia region is required.
For
further details and to apply please visit:
Job opportunities | Fauna & Flora International
The
closing date for applications is 12th August 2011. No
agencies please.
FFI
values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity
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