Aug 6, 2008

People & Ecosystems Program Director, World Resources Institute

People & Ecosystems Program Director, World Resources Institute
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: Until position is filled



WRI is seeking a Director to lead its People & Ecosystems Program. Reporting to the Executive VP/Managing Director, the successful candidate would lead a multidisciplinary team of 30+ staff and oversee a budget of over US$5 million. S/he would play a lead role in the program’s strategic development, management, fundraising, and partnership building. Main qualifications include an advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years management and team-building work experience, work experience or a track record with ecosystem services and/or sustainable forest management, and a willingness to travel internationally 20% of the time.

For more information, view the full job announcement on the WRI website.