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| Job Ref: | 41260 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Mexico |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Conservation |
| Industries: | Personal and Household Services |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Merida, Mexico ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Agricultural Economist supports the Mexico's Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (M-REDD+) Programgoals by serving as liaison contact between M-REDD+ and state, and municipal agencies in the Yucatan Peninsula. S/he provides advice and technical assistance to state government officials to assist in the development of strategies that promote low carbon rural developmentfor REDD+ in the Yucatan Peninsula, with emphasis on the implementation of improved agriculture and ranching practices and promotion of forest conservation. S/he will facilitate a process to define areas for improved agriculture and ranching and areas that are priorities for conservation across the Yucatan Peninsula. Additionally, s/he will facilitate the design, establishment, and implementation of a regional climate change fund that supports low-carbon development. S/he provides research, policy and economic analysis in support of M-REDD+ policy and sub-national project priorities. S/he tracks policies and decisions that are directly linked to the M-REDD+ project. Primary responsibilities include:
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BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 41260, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 5, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 07/03/2013 |
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