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Programme Officer (engaged as a Consultant)
Earthwatch Institute

Location: Delhi NCR

Last Date: 26 September 2010.

                                     Programme Officer (engaged as a Consultant)

Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people inscientific field research and education to promote the understanding and actionnecessary for a sustainable environment www.earthwatch.org/europe

Earthwatch Institute is seeking for a Programme Officer (engaged as a Consultant) inIndia.

This position offers a professional an opportunity to work with a reputable researchbased environmental organization. S/he will provide support in management ofprojects on scientific research, education and learning programmes in the fieldof environment and sustainable development.

Please send your application to indiaprogramme@earthwatch.org.in latest by 26 September 2010.

Programme Officer (engaged as a Consultant) based in Delhi NCR

The following specific skills and experience are required;

·         Workexperience of at least 5 years and above in non-government organisation or environmentalprojects or development sector or corporate sector

·         Masters degree in environment / science /management or equivalent combination of education and work experience inproject management.

·         Workexperience in functional areas such as project management, concept / proposaldevelopment and project administration

·         Experience in conducting training or sessionfacilitation on  environment andsustainable development or climate change issues

·         Demonstrated ability to set prioritiesindependently to achieve key performance outcomes.

·         Practical and professional approach toproblem-solving is required, as well as sensitivity and sound judgement in newand potentially difficult situations.

·         Proven experience of successful programmemanagement

·         Excellent written and oral communicationskills

·         Excellent interpersonal and negotiationskills

·         Strong leadership - able to network with highlevel corporates and NGO’s

·         Good financial acumen

·         Excellent administrative skills

·         Able to work under own initiative