The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a App Developer 

Overview 
Drawing on concepts of Monopoly, SimCity, American Farmer and Snakes and Ladders, CIFOR scientists have developed a board game called the Landscapes Game that requires players to invest in different land uses or commodities to maximize their revenues while at the same time taking care of ecological and social conditions (see the player manual here).

Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF

The game has been played with communities across the world and has helped scientists better understand the dynamics of land competition, policy measures and sustainability of many different kinds of land uses.

We are now looking to engage a consultant or game development agency ahead of the Global Landscapes Forum on 16-17 November to bring this board game to the online world by creating a mobile phone app for Android and iOS.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game; 
2. Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements; 
3. Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications; 
4. Conduct user acceptance testing and report results; 
5. Provide end-user support; 
6. Perform other related duties as required. 

Expressions of interest should be sent to Bruno Vander Velde b.vandervelde@cgiar.org and Sandra Caya s.caya@cgiar.org by 14 October 2013 and should include a portfolio of previous app/game development. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a more detailed brief in late October and asked to submit a proposal and budget for consideration.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

2014 Conservation Leadership Programme Awards

The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) aims to advance biodiversity conservation globally by building the leadership capabilities of early-career conservation professionals working in places with limited capacity to address high-priority conservation issues. This partnership initiative, including BirdLife International, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, and Wildlife Conservation Society, has been building conservation leaders across the world for over 25 years. The Programme currently works toward its aims by offering awards, training and mentoring support. The CLP offers three levels of Conservation Awards:  

• Future Conservationist Awards: Approximately 20 awards of up to $15,000 each
• Conservation Follow-up Awards: Approximately 6 awards of up to $25,000 each (available only to previous CLP Future Conservationist Award winners)
• Conservation Leadership Awards: 1 award of $50,000 (available only to previous CLP Follow-up Award winners)

CLP projects must occur in and be led by nationals of countries excluded from the World Bank list of high-income economies across Africa, Asia, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, where there tends to be fewer resources and capacity for conservation. Exceptions include some high-income economies located in some temperate and tropical areas of high biological diversity but thought to have low national capacity for conservation, including the Pacific Islands, Caribbean Islands and the Middle East. Check country eligibility here.

The application deadline for full proposals is 11^th November 2013 for ALL applications. Those applying for Conservation Follow-up and Conservation Leadership Awards must submit a Logical Framework to the CLP by Tuesday, 1st October 2013. CLP will provide feedback on all logical frameworks by 16^th October and, based on this review, will either invite applicants to submit a full proposal or not. Awards will be announced in April 2014. Please visit the CLP website for detailed eligibility criteria, guidelines and an application form.

Successful applicants will: 1.) Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) Implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; and 3.) Contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts. All eligible teams submitting an application will receive feedback on their proposal.

The CLP is piloting an Alumni Ambassador Programme this year whereby Future Conservationist Award applicants can request feedback on their proposals from CLP alumni in their region prior to submission. More information on this programme is found on the CLP website. Applicants may also contact a member of the CLP team well before and up to two weeks before the application deadline for advice on project eligibility, methods and project activities. The CLP may be able to put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.

A representative from each award-winning team will be invited to attend an international training event in June/July 2014 organized by the CLP to share ideas and develop skills, knowledge and contacts. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts from within each of the partner organisations and past winners. CLP team members are available to help with project implementation, including guidance required during the planning and team training stages.

Have additional questions or seeking advice? Email clp@birdlife.org for more information.

Please forward this announcement to potentially interested individuals, organizations or academic institutions.

Masters in Conservation Leadership, University of Cambridge - applications for 2014 now open!

Masters in Conservation Leadership 
Applications and scholarship support for October 2014

The Masters degree in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge is a full-time, 11-month course aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of relevant experience in biodiversity conservation. Based in the University’s Department of Geography, a unique feature of this course is its delivery by members of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), a partnership between six university departments and nine conservation organisations or networks based in and around Cambridge. The teaching focuses on issues of management and leadership, with the dual goals of developing conservationists with enhanced research skills and a greater awareness of the complex drivers of biodiversity loss, while also developing their ability to act and lead effectively. The course aims to deliver a world-class and interdisciplinary education in Conservation Leadership that is not available elsewhere.

 • We now welcome applications for entry to the course in October 2014. For further details on how to apply, please visit the course website: http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/graduate/mphil/conservation
  • The final closing date for all applications is 3 December 2013.

We are pleased to confirm that the Miriam Rothschild Scholarship Programme in Conservation Leadership will continue to provide scholarship support to outstanding students from less developed and developing countries that are rich in biodiversity, to attend the Masters in Conservation Leadership. The number and size of these will vary from full scholarships, to partial scholarships that cover specific aspects of the funding package required by students. Applicants are also encouraged to seek out funding opportunities that might be available locally or nationally.

If you have any queries about making an application, please contact Emily Chenery, Programme Administrator: emily.chenery@geog.cam.ac.uk

WWF-ID: HOB International Communication Assistant

WWF-Indonesia urgently seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of :

# HOB International Communication Assistant, this position will be based in Jakarta and report to HOB International Communication Officer.
The requirement is attached which explains the duties & major accountabilities of the position.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter with their CV to :

HR Department at : Gedung Graha Simatupang Tower 2 Unit C, 7th Floor Jl. Letjen TB. Simatupang Jakarta 12540
or to the email address vacancy@wwf.or.id

Closing date for this application is on Wednesday, July 10th 2013.

Administration/Finance Officer

Advertised:25-4-13 | Closing Date:25-5-13 

Yayasan Pecinta Taman Nasional (Friends Of The National Parks Foundation) 

Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) is a local grassroot organisation that is working on wildlife and habitat conservation in a holistic way. Current projects include habitat restoration, community development, conservation education and other wildlife conservation work. FNPF works in Kalimantan, Bali and the Nusa Penida islands. 

Administration/Finance Officer - Kalimantan Tengah - Pangkalanbun 

Requirements:

1. Smooth running of day-to-day office administration 
2. Ensure best practices in cash management, payroll, disbursements and reporting 
3. Ensure timely and correct financial reporting 
4. Ensure timely and correct activities report 
5. Accurate maintenance of all financial records 
6. Monitor program budgets 

Interested parties should send their application, along with a CV, latest education certificate and most recent photograph, by email to info@fnpf.org 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

WWF-Hong Kong: Manager, Habitat Management and Monitoring

Manager, Habitat Management and Monitoring
Organisation: WWF-Hong Kong
Reference: W-MHMM
Location: Hong Kong
Hours: Full Time
Position type: Paid
Contract: Permanent
Website: wwf.org.hk/en
Contact email: recruitment@wwf.org.hk

WWF – Solutions for a living planet

WWF is a global conservation organisation, with a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Hong Kong has been working since 1981 to deliver solutions for a living planet through Conservation, Footprint and Education programmes. For more information, please visit: www.wwf.org.hk.

If you are passionate about conserving the natural environment, you are invited to join us as:
Manager, Habitat Management and Monitoring
(Job Code: W-MHMM)

The Mai Po Nature Reserve has been known internationally as a haven for migratory birds for decades. The Reserve, covering some 380 ha, was listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1995. It lies in the heart of the East Asian Australasian Flyway (EAAF) making it a critical stopover site for many species of birds, especially waterbirds, and many of them are of global conservation concern.

Apart from fulfilling its potential to support good populations of a diverse waterbird fauna, WWF-Hong Kong has set forth the goal of transforming the Reserve into a regional centre of excellence and to function as a ‘model’ site to other network sites in the EAAF.
Reporting to the Centre Manager generally and Senior Head of Local Biodiversity & Regional Wetlands technically, the Manager-Habitat Management and Monitoring will be leading a team and providing technical expertise in managing the habitat and infrastructure, response to challenges and conducting research and monitoring at the Reserve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in habitat management and conservation at the Reserve; lead a team to maintain, develop and upgrade facilities and habitats;
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budget for habitat management;
• Work closely with the Centre Manager to develop strategic partnerships with other local and international NGOs, academics, interest groups, experts and to maintain good relationships with key local stakeholders, notably relevant government departments to ensure the smooth running and conservation of the Reserve;
• Supervise a team responsible for the implementation of research and monitoring programmes;
• Work closely with internal Education and Communications staff to provide technical knowledge for awareness raising activities relating to the Reserve;
• Work with the wetland management training team, create synergies with other freshwater and wetland projects;
• Provide support to fundraising programmes and major donor events held at the Reserve;
• Act as the primary spokesperson for WWF-Hong Kong on the habitat management and wildlife at Mai Po, and Big Bird Race

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in a relevant discipline, e.g. ecology, nature conservation, wildlife biology
• 5+ years of experience in a position that stewards the habitat management work of a wetland nature reserve or a wetland national park
• 3+ years of work experience at a supervisory level, able to demonstrate good management and supervisory skills
• Good command of both written and spoken English while fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is desirable.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Good analytical skills and demonstrate strong skills in writing technical reports
• Good planning and organizing skills, able to develop comprehensive project plans and monitor performance
• Proactive and takes initiatives, able to make quick decisions
• Able to cope with high workload and pressure
• Have a genuine interest in wildlife, especially birds
• Physically fit for working outdoor for lengthy period

Full job description can be downloaded at WWF-HK website: http://wwf.org.hk/jobs/mhmm (click on ‘More information’)

The work location of this post is at Mai Po Marshes Wildlife Education Centre and Nature Reserve, Tam Kon Chau, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, China.

We offer a 5-day work week and comparative compensation and benefits package to the right candidate. Interested parties please send your application letter and CV, stating present and expected salary via email: recruitment@wwf.org.hk. Please indicate the Job Code in the subject of your e-mail.

(All information provided will be used for recruitment-related purpose only. Applicants who do not hear from us within six to eight weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. It is our policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for a period of six months.)

source: WWF-HK

JOB : GIS & Forest Planning Officer

We are a Non-Government Organization part of global network, which is one of the largest conservation organizations. Currently we are looking for the following position for East Borneo office : GIS & Forest Planning Officer, code: GIS

With requirement:

• S1 Geography, forestry, biology, environment
• 2 years of experiences
• Excellent English skill
• Computer literate
• Familiar with GIS software
• GIS/Database training
  

Responsibilities such as:

1. To ensure thework plans process, evaluation and monitoring and reporting of the spatial planning
2. Coordinate and exchange of data into another room with an outside party
3. Working in the field for data retrieval is equipped with a compass, GPS, PDA, camera and binocular.
   

Interested candidates are encouraged to send application letter not later than 2 (two) weeks after this advertisement to: vacancy.wwf@gmail.com. Please put the vacancy code as subject and only shortlisted will be proceed.

Source: Mailist - April 27, 2011

Volunteering and Internship Opportunities in Africa

Wildlife Research Volunteers

BRinK - Biological Research in Kuzikus
Namibia, Africa
Volunteer/Temporary
Full Time
13 Aug 10
www.brink-namibia.com
Joana Nunes / joana.nunes@brink-namibia.com

Details:
BRinK is looking for research volunteers to work with a team of qualified zoologists to perform baseline field research, monitoring and documenting different areas of biology and ecology in Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve. Kuzikus is a 10,000ha reserve in the Kalahari Desert with red sand, savannah, salt pans, grass dune and waterholes providing various habitats for diverse flora and fauna.

There are four 4-week projects available, with full training, research equipment, transfers, accommodation and food included.

September:
• Large mammal abundance and habitat distribution
• Animal tracking methods and uses in surveying

October:
• Reptile surveying, identification and habitat differences
• Collect and display diverse arthropod specimens

To apply fill in an application form online and submit a method proposal (your suggested method to meet the aims of the project you have selected).

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2010.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of field work techniques, equipment, data analysis, report writing, public presentations and local conservation practice.

What you will experience:
• live in a bushcamp, in a small community close to nature, using renewable energy
• go on daily research trips out to the veldt
• learn tracking skills & bush behavior
• get close to and learn about African wildlife
• understand ecosystem management

For more information see www.brink-namibia.com or contact joana.nunes@brink-namibia.com

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Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Conservation Internship x4

Community Centred Conservation (C3)
Madagascar and Comoros
Volunteer/Fixed Term Contract
Full Time
30 Nov 10
www.c-3.org.uk
Patricia Davis / vacancies@c-3.org.uk

Details:
Following 5 years of highly successful community-driven marine resource management initiatives in the Indian Ocean Islands, C3 has developed a strong regional network of projects and now has four positions available for interns to work on an international placement at both our Comoros and Madagascar offices. This will provide a unique opportunity to gain insight into the reality of coastal and marine biodiversity management in two contrasting developing island nations. With the chance for hands-on socio-economic and ecological field research, capacity-building for local partner institutions, design and implementation of social marketing campaigns and a chance for keen writers to publish research findings, this internship provides a well-rounded and practical experience perfect for building a career in international marine conservation.

Candidates should send in a CV and brief cover letter to Patricia Davis : vacancies@c-3.org.uk

Limited places are available from July 2010, year-round. See www.c-3.org.uk/internships.php for more details and please read the Internship Brief before applying.

Financial assistance may be available for applicants with sea turtle monitoring experience.