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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 94 19:12:51 EDT
From: Duncan Bennett <duncanb@wcmc.org.uk>
To: Multiple recipients of list <biodiv-l@ftpt.br>
Subject: Job opportunities at WCMC
WORLD CONSERVATION
MONITORING CENTRE
The World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) is an independent
charity founded in 1987 by three international conservation
agencies - IUCN, WWF and UNEP. WCMC provides information
services on the conservation and sustainable use of species and
ecosystems, and supports others in the development of their own
information systems. WCMC is seeking to strengthen its
activities on terrestrial ecosystems, in particular with a new
programme to gather and disseminate information on the biological
diversity of forests, for which it is seeking to appoint four new
posts. For each post, qualifications should include a scientific
degree in a natural resources discipline, such as forestry, and
experience in building information systems and the management and
distribution of data. Fluency in English is essential. Experience
in the developing world and a good working knowledge of Spanish
or French will be a distinct advantage.
1. FOREST PROGRAMME MANAGER
The Officer will be responsible for the management and
development of a portfolio of projects and activities initially
focussing on forest ecosystems worldwide and their role in
biodiversity conservation. The programme will focus on gathering
and compiling information on the biodiversity of terrestrial
ecosystems for dissemination to users worldwide. Regular travel
is envisaged.
Qualifications should include: a PhD in a natural resources
discipline; at least five years' experience in management and
application of forest-related data from remote sensing and other
sources; familiarity with the application of GIS; involvement
with international research and conservation communities (eg
IUFRO, CGIAR, IGBP); experience of tropical and temperate forest
management. Starting salary will be in the range GBP19,431-
24,214.
II. TREES INFORMATION COORDINATOR
The Coordinator will oversee the gathering and management of data
on tree species, including but not restricted to timber species,
as part of the development of information resources on the
distribution, conservation status, management and uses of trees
world-wide. Regular travel is envisaged to work with other
collaborating organisations.
Qualifications should include a degree in botany or forestry and
at least five years' experience of work with international
conventions and agreements (such as CITES and ITTA). A proven
track-record of publications and networking is essential.
Previous experience of organising international workshops and a
working knowledge of French and Spanish would be an advantage.
Starting salary in the range GBP15,965-24,214.
III. CIFOR LIAISON OFFICER
The Officer will be responsible for the collection and analysis
of spatial data on the world's forests in support of the Centre
for International Forestry Research in Indonesia. In addition
to supplying and managing data on global forest extent, the
officer will be expected to undertake and publish analytical
research using the data. Regular travel for joint research will
be required.
Qualifications should include a higher degree in a relevant
subject; experience with the use of GIS and the interpretation
of satellite imagery, and at least three years' research in
forest resource issues demonstrated by an active record of
publications. Starting salary will be in the range GBP15,965-
19,431.
IV. RESEARCH OFFICER
The Officer will provide support to a variety of projects within
the Forest Programme. This will include compilation of material
relating to the conservation status of timber tree species,
collection and formatting of data and responding to information
requests.
Qualifications should include at least one year's post-graduate
experience in applied ecological research. Starting salary will
be in the range GBP11,443-14,675.
Remuneration will be paid according to qualifications and
experience. An excellent pensions and insurance package is
offered. Closing date for all applications is 14 January, 1995.
Please send your application quoting name and reference number
of post, together with CV and the names of two referees to:
Personnel Officer
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
219 Huntingdon Road
Cambridge
CB3 0DL
UK
Tel: 44 1223 277314
Fax: 44 1223 277136
Email: personnel@wcmc.org.uk
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