Pact OverviewAt the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. Department Overview Pact seeks a Biodiversity Constituency Building and Communications Specialist for an anticipated global project that will support USAID and its partners to better integrate biodiversity for improved outcomes in conservation and other international development sectors. Expected results under this project include: integration of biodiversity and other development sectors in USAID supported by building the internal enabling environment and technical capacity with the Agency for integration; the evidence base for biodiversity and development integration improved and used by decision makers to influence development practice; and broader external constituencies identified and engaged to support integration. Position Purpose The Biodiversity Constituency Building and Communications Specialist will be responsible for providing substantial technical direction, input and management of activities relating to biodiversity integration within USAID and engagement with external constituencies. In so doing, key champions and partnerships will be supported and leveraged to influence other sector actors, who in turn will support and catalyze actions to further biodiversity integration. Key private sector development partnerships will be examined and insights leveraged to advance the integration agenda. Support will be given to USAID’s Forest and Biodiversity unit to incorporate behavior change, social marketing and paradigm shift expertise and knowledge into their approaches and strategies. Key Responsibilities Specific Duties:
· Work with USAID to identify and ensure strategic engagement in international fora relevant to integration (including and beyond the traditional biodiversity realm) and identify key potential partners and allies to further the integration of biodiversity and development in multiple spheres
· Lead in identifying communications audiences and messages
· Oversee related activities, products and events
· Form partnerships and build alliances for development, including with international donors, private sector actors, NGOs, and research bodies. Basic Requirements · At least a Master’s degree in international development, biodiversity conservation, ecology, economics, finance, sociology, anthropology, public administration, or other relevant field;
· At least 6 years (8-10 years preferred) experience in international development or closely related field, with experience working with projects in the developing world;
· Demonstrated management skills and experience sufficient to oversee major components of an integrated, multi-year project;
· Demonstrated ability to effectively form partnerships and build alliances for development, including with international donors, private sector actors, NGOs, and research bodies;
· Experience with analyses of influence pathways and developing strategic messaging and communications, and using data and evidence to persuade or influence;
· Substantial expertise in biodiversity and natural resources management as well as at least one of the following areas: global health, democracy and governance, global climate change, economic growth; and
· Relevant language expertise (e.g., French, Spanish, Bahasa, or Portuguese, etc.)
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