Biodiversity Officer

About APJM: The Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa (APJM) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization created in 2007 for the conservation of biodiversity and preservation of the cultural heritage in Jabal Moussa Mountain and surrounding villages which are part of the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve (JM BR) under UNESCO-MAB program since 2009.The Mission of APJM is the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve through participatory and adaptive management, and the sustainable development of the local communities through the creation of income-generating and sustainable socio-economic activities. For more information please visit: www.jabalmoussa.org Responsibilities: The Biodiversity Officer position is a senior position which involves close cooperation with APJM staff to carry out the main responsibilities- in the area of Biodiversity Conservation- that can be summarized as follows: 1. Project management • Managing existing projects’ activities, reports, meetings etc.• Coordinating and communicating with project partners: donor institutions, academic partners, experts, other NGOs etc.• Coordinate with the Associate on program development and project integration into the overall Management Plan and Strategies and/or Action Plans• Coordinate project work on-site (field-work) 2. Project development & fundraising • Drafting project proposals• Continuously researching and seeking new funding opportunities• Fundraising for biodiversity and forestry projects 3. Communication and promotion • Writing scientific articles, articles for media, reports etc.• Drafting and preparing content information for promotional and education materials• Organizing and participating in scientific and awareness events 4. Community development and participation • Communicate with local communities participating in APJM’s projects• Organize events and/or “focus groups” to improve community awareness and involvement• Participate in conflict-resolution and improving relations between APJM and local villages/stakeholders. Supervisory role: To be determined depending on projects’ structure Required Qualifications • University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field, Masters degree is a plus• At least 2 years of managerial experience preferably with NGOs/donor institutions• Good level of Arabic, English, and French Required Skills • Strong organizational and planning skills• Good writing skills• Creative, proactive and self-motivated• Ability to work in a team and meet project deadlines• Interest and dedication to nature protection and conservation• Physical fitness (ability to accompany groups and experts in site visits)• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Duty station & schedule The Biodiversity Officer is expected to work around 80% of his/her time in the office and 20% in the field.Office: APJM – JouniehField: JM Biosphere Reserve- Ftouh KesrwanWorking hours: 9am to 5pm, weekly staff meeting from 5 to 7pm, flexibility is essential, occasional work on week-ends is required.