The Biodiversity Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in ACP Countries Phase III (ACP MEAs 3). The programme promotes environmental sustainability in ACP countries by strengthening environmental governance and the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). The target MEAs are the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Basel, Rotterdam and…

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. Winrock is seeking a Livelihoods Specialist who will be responsible for implementing activities related to community economic issues…

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. Winrock is seeking a Natural Resource Management and Governance Team Leader who will be responsible for implementing activities related to…

IFS provides tailored research capacity-enhancing support to promising early career scientists based around the provision of individual Basic Grants. To secure IFS support, applicants must submit a sound research project application on a self selected topic within the three research cluster area that is innovative and/or relevant to her or his local or national development needs. The research proposal must demonstrate knowledge of the subject…

The impacts of climate change, particularly sea-level rise (SLR) and pronounced droughts have severe consequences on water and sanitation in the Solomon Islands. Due to SLR, low-lying islands, atolls and flat deltaic regions are faced with salt water intrusion, affecting the groundwater resources and limiting access to freshwater supply. Droughts have severely affected water supplies; during the 1997/1998 droughts that resulted in reduction of…

The Technical Adviser reports to the Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific and under the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO). He/she works in collaboration with the national team of the project, government institutions, relevant FAO technical and support staff and consultants as well as partners. Technical Focus: Overall project management and reporting, and coordination of all technical aspects of the project, in…