HEAD OF FIELD PR OGRAMMES - JANUARY 2019 - EAZA
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JO B D ES C R I PT I O N H E AD O F FI ELD PR O G RA M MES J A N UA RY 2 0 1 9 SAVI NG SP E C I ES FR OM EX TINCTION | W W W. D UR R EL L . OR G D U R R E L L W ILDLIF E C ON SERVATION TR UST is a Registered Charity with the Jersey Charity Commissioner, registered charity number: 1 D U R R E L L W ILDLIF E C ON SERVATION TR UST - UK is registered in England and Wales. A charitable company limited by guarantee. RE GIS T E RE D CH A RIT Y N U M BE R 1121989 RE G I S TE R E D CO MPA N Y N UMBER 6448493 R EGISTER ED OFFICE c/o Intertrust Corporate Services (UK) Limited, 35 Great St. Helen’s, London EC3A 6AP PATR O N HRH The Princess Royal F OUND ER Gerald Durrell, OBE, LHD HONOR A RY D IRE CT OR Lee Durrell, MBE, PhD CH IE F E X E CU T IV E OF F ICE R Lesley Dickie, PhD
IN TR OD UC T I O N TO DU R R E L L
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction.
Headquartered in Jersey in the Channel Islands, Durrell focuses on the most threatened species in the most
threatened places.
Established by author and conservationist, Gerald Durrell, in 1959, Durrell delivers its conservation mission
through our three integrated core areas of operation:
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A centre of excellence Training future Conservation action
in animal husbandry, conservation practitioners where it is needed most
research, training and and monitoring and
education evaluating conservation
science which underpins
all Durrell activities
With a track record of 60 years, Durrell leads some of the world’s longest running and most successful species
and habitat recovery programmes. The quality of our work is equally as important as how we deliver it.
Our values, underpin how we approach our work and the work environment we create.
OUR VA LUE S PURPOSEFUL We are clear on why we do what we do, are connected as an organisation, we understand and demonstrate enabling / delivery, we are passionate about what we do and work tirelessly to achieve it. ACCOUNTABLE We are accountable for our actions; we act with integrity and always have the best interests of the Trust at heart. We take it upon ourselves to update our knowledge and deliver excellence, and our ethics are of the utmost importance. SUPPO R TIVE We develop and encourage our staff, we work as a team, work well with other departments and trust and respect each other. We promote a learning culture, treat people fairly, encourage diversity in the workplace, and value the opinions and views of others.
JOB P U R P OS E
Lead the global development, implementation and management of
Durrell’s mission through its Field Programmes with the primary goal of H EA D OF F I EL D
enabling the delivery of Durrell’s headline conservation goals set out in the P ROG RA M M ES
organisation’s 2017-2025 ‘Rewild our World’ Conservation Strategy.
REPOR TS TO
Chief Executive Officer
The Head of Field Programmes acts as an ambassador, fundraiser and
communicator for the whole organisation representing it to partners and HOURS
relevant international bodies on the delivery of cutting-edge conservation. 35 Hours Per Week
The Head of Field Programmes will be an active member of the Senior LOCATION
Management Team of Durrell, contributing their technical and practical Negotiable
experience, while supporting the overall management of the organisation.
PR I N CI PAL AC C O U N TAB IL ITIE S
LEAD DURRELL’S FIELD PR OGRAMMES
• Lead delivery of Durrell’s conservation strategy within the organisation’s Rewilding Sites and Field
Programme regions.
• Develop strategic partnerships with conservation organisations to further the delivery of our mission and
strategy.
• Develop partnership conservation projects that help Durrell to meet its strategic objectives and further our
mission.
• Provide strategic guidance and line management to Durrell’s Field Programme Teams.
• Provide operational and financial oversight of the field programmes within Durrell.
FUNDR AISING FOR CONSERVATION
• Lead development of fundraising for conservation delivery in the field – coordinated with Fundraising Team.
• Support the development and implementation of the Trust’s Fundraising Strategy.
• With the Fundraising Team build Durrell’s fundraising capacity and effectiveness to support the delivery of
Durrell’s field programmes.
• Support the development of Durrell’s fundraising activities within the UK, Europe and USA, in line with the
Fundraising Strategy.
REPRESENTING THE TRUST
• Act as a spokesperson for the Trust on matters relating to the conservation work carried out.
• Represent the Trust as needed within media and to partners and donors
• Represent the Trust at international meetings and bodies, such as IUCN, EAZA and BIAZA.
D I ME N S I O N S
STAFF: DIREC T LINE MANAGEMENT OF SIX POSITIONS:
• Programme Coordinator
• Conservation Planning Coordinator
• Madagascar Programme Director
• Islands Restoration Manager
• Conservation Fundraiser (Full-time)
• Conservation Fundraiser (Part-time)
• The role has overall responsibility for an annual conservation budget of approximately £1.5m
and 70 staff.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
• Minimum MSc in a biological or planning field.
• Five years of financial/project management experience within an international organisation or
multinational company;
• Breadth of vision to be able to develop, build upon or support the strategic direction of Durrell
through the successful application of innovative and imaginative solutions to problems;
• Experience of work under field conditions;
• Excellent organisational, communication and computer skills;
• Good working knowledge of conservation work in developing countries.BEH AV I O UR S
• A supportive team player who can work with and contribute to develop the strategy;
• Networking experience
• Ability to use initiative with a flexible and friendly personality.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and Senior Management Team to ensure the success of Durrell in
meeting its objectives;
• Accountable for decision making and associated actions within the workplace to set a positive example to
others;
• Positive and optimistic attitude is vital - with ability to listen to and learn from others whilst offering
constructive advice as and when required;
• Management skills of the highest order to direct, motivate and develop the Field Programmes team in
meeting their objectives;
• The tenacity to accept and tackle problems to ensure satisfactory solutions;
• Interpersonal skills of the highest order with the ability to relate, orally and in writing, to all levels within the
organisation as well as with external contacts;
• Able to organise and manage own time effectively;
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