Resource rights, governance, and policy reform specialist

Chemonics seeks a long-term resource rights, governance, and policy reform specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Promoting Tanzania's Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (PROTECT) activity that will address threats to biodiversity conservation and promote private sector-led tourism. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall management, implementation, and monitoring of the policy, research, and advocacy component of the project
• Promote research, analysis, and infor​mation dissemination to strengthen the policy framework and its enforcement to create the context and capacity for biodiversity conservation and simultaneous local economic growth

Qualifications:

• ​Advanced degree in natural resource management, environmental science, environmental or conservation policy, environmental law and enforcement, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience addressing conservation and tourism policy issues and reforms, including wildlife security and wildlife trafficking
• Experience in community-driven conservation practices and applicable policy frameworks
• Minimum of five years of experience working in East Africa required; recent experience working in Tanzania highly preferred​
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to PROTECTrecruit@chemonics.com by September 30, 2014. Please include "Resource Rights, Governance and Policy Reform Specialist" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics' equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Resource Rights, Governance and Policy Reform Specialist-PROTECT" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check "I do not wish to complete the information requested." Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​ ​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​