Partner Development Officer (West Africa)

Internationally, the RSPB supports local partners to implement successful conservation programmes and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. The purpose is to co-ordinate the RSPB’s BirdLife partner development programme in West Africa initially in Sierra Leone and Nigeria. This includes partner support, organisational capacity building, fundraising, project management, and advocacy. You will need to have experience of the region and work experience in NGOs and organisational development. You must be able to work under minimum supervision and have excellent diplomatic, communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to spend a significant number of nights and weekends overseas each year, the majority of which will be unaccompanied.

Closing date: 1st March 2012. Interview date: 21st March 2012.

Please download an application pack from www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies