Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise & Livelihoods
Fauna & Flora
Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise & Livelihoods. This strategic role is key to shaping and advancing enterprise development and fostering the creation of socio - bio economies, that sustain productive, conserved and diverse landscapes whilst creating economic and social value.
Working holistically at the interface between global nature finance and local economies, you will develop practical solutions that directly benefit people, nature and climate.
You will both build on past initiatives and champion new approaches for enterprise development as a means for enabling and financing conservation, enhancing sustainable livelihoods and co-creating benefits for local partners, including indigenous peoples, communities and other stakeholders across our global programme.
You will have advanced expertise in business development and entrepreneurship, with experience in incubating and scaling enterprises, facilitating international market access, and forging impactful private-sector partnerships.
Excelling at engaging with diverse teams, stakeholders, and cultures—from rural entrepreneurs to corporate investors— you will be confident in explaining complex business concepts in clear and accessible ways.
You will be an inspiring team leader, motivating the achievement of goals, as well as facilitating workshops, providing training, and coaching others to success. You will be a strategic and systems thinker, with excellent planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. You will have significant experience applying business skills in conservation, development, or natural resource management in developing countries.
Fluency in English is essential, with French being highly desirable. Knowledge of languages like Bahasa, Swahili, Russian, Portuguese, or Spanish would be a plus.
Why Join Fauna & Flora?
- A Hub of Innovation: Be part of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, collaborating with leading conservation organisations and University of Cambridge institutions.
- Global Impact: Work with a diverse, passionate team making a real difference for nature and communities worldwide.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Based in Cambridge with international travel opportunities, this is a chance to grow your career while supporting ground-breaking conservation efforts.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 5th May. Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 12th May 2025.
About Fauna & Flora
Established over a century ago, Fauna & Flora is the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation. We have been quietly shaping and influencing conservation practice since our foundation in 1903.
Our focus is on protecting biodiversity (the diversity of life on Earth), which underpins healthy ecosystems and is critical for the life-support systems that humans and all other species rely on.
Established over a century ago, Fauna & Flora is the world’s oldest international wildlife conservation organisation. We have been quietly shaping and influencing conservation practice since our foundation in 1903. Our focus is on protecting biodiversity (the diversity of life on Earth), which underpins healthy ecosystems and is critical for the life-support systems that humans and all other species rely on.
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