VACANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Protected Areas Trust Fund (PACT) is an environmental trust fund promoting the sustainable management and development of Belize’s natural resources and protected areas. It is a statutory authority managed by a Board of Directors with the mission of supporting the involvement of large and small organizations in the implementation of environmental conservation projects and programs through a strategic and transparent grant making process.

Position Description:
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible overall for the successful organizational performance of PACT and is expected to provide excellent leadership and management. The incumbent should be a seasoned and talented conservation/development professional and is specifically responsible for guiding the organization to achieving its vision and mission via its current strategic plan, identifying and attracting new sources of conservation funding, ensuring transparent and effective financial management, facilitating optimal staff performance and projecting a strategic and healthy organizational image. The ED reports to the Board of Directors (BOD) and develops technical recommendations where applicable for the improvement of PACT’s financing of protected areas and for the provision, promotion and financing of the natural and cultural resources in Belize.

Professional and Skill Requirements:

• Masters Degree or higher (preferred) or Bachelors Degree (minimum) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Finance or other related discipline.
• Should have seven to ten years work experience in protected areas management, conservation and/or development administration. Proven experience in fund raising and administration will be an asset.
• Knowledge of environmental laws of Belize; Knowledge of human resources management; Knowledge of financial management, and Knowledge of project management.
• Leadership and management skills; Excellent analytical skills; Excellent decision making and problem solving skills; Excellent organizational and planning skills; Excellent communication skills, and Advanced level of computing literacy.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) will be an asset.

Remuneration: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Term: Two Year Contract. Standard three month probationary period applies.

Applications with résumé and two letters of recommendation should be submitted no later than
March 12, 2013 to:
Chairperson
Protected Areas Conservation Trust
#3 Mango Street / P.O. Box 443
Belmopan, Cayo

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