Forestry conservation jobs

The Greenbelt Movement is in an exciting growth phase, expanding its work in Kenya and increasing its influence across Africa. The Greenbelt Movement seeks to hire a Program Manager to provide overall leadership to our programs. The ideal candidate will resonate with the values of the organization, is committed and passionate about environmental protection and sustainability, is a highly motivate...

SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties - Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation of forest and lan...

Responsibilities The Rainforest Alliance's Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate; Proactively lead and support the organization in achieving its 2030 Strategy, with a focus on its Thriving Landscapes offering, promoting speed, scale and simplification in design, implementation and impact creation; Coordin...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

Position summary: At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a pro-active, collaborative, and innovative Country Director who will provide strong leadership to lead the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of Rainforest Alliance's activities in Kenya and Tanzania. The Country Director, Kenya harnesses the institutional strategy of driving landscape and sector transformation to de...

Job Description SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties - Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation o...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a nati...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. About Job This position is homebased under the direct supervis...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. Responsibilities The Rainforest Alliance s Core Values are Imp...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Summary This position is homebased under the direct supervisio...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. Position summary: At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking fo...

Job Description JOB PURPOSE The Community mobilizer will be responsible for the planning implementation, and documentation of all the extension activities regarding the sustainable FMNR, Agro-Forestry and conservation initiatives with a gender bias within the area of operation as per the proposal. Provide necessary Environmental Management related training, follow-up, support and guidance to the ...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. JOB PURPOSE The Community mobilizer will be responsible for the planning implementation, and documentation of all the extension activities regarding the sus...

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Project Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of a collaborative mangrove conservation and restoration project between Government agencies, IUCN, Wetlands International and other partner organizations. The project aims to deliver impactful outcomes in biodiversity and coastal resilience, with a specific focus on strengthening legal fr...

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity s footprint on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States. JOB SUMMARY: The Project Assistant will play a crucial role in suppo...

Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is one of the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament CAP 441 with a mandate to, in part, initiate, plan and develop resources along the Kerio River basin. REFERENCE NUMBER: KVDA/HR/TS/2 JOB PURPOSE The Director, Technical Services and Operations will be responsible to the Managing Director/CEO for providi...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. SUMMARY Identifying critical cross-departmental and external a...

ChildFund protects children s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve children s lives at every age, from infancy to young adulthood with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so it s possible for them to dream, achieve their potential and contribu...

CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a strong return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets. About Job CrossBoundary Advisory is recruiting a full-time Associate. We seek candidates with experience across finance, strategy, and understanding of the investment landscape and nature-based solutions (conservation, natur...

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners capacity, a...

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities...

New Forests is a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies. We manage a diversified portfolio of sustainable timber plantations and conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing and infrastructure. We aim to generate shared prosperity for our clients and the communities in which we operate and accelerate the...

New Forests is a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies. We manage a diversified portfolio of sustainable timber plantations and conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing and infrastructure. We aim to generate shared prosperity for our clients and the communities in which we operate and accelerate the...