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Position Title:             Program Director

Client:                         Amazon Watch (www.amazonwatch.org)

Location:                    San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC

Founded in 1996, Amazon Watch is a dynamic nonprofit organization that protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. We partner with indigenous and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. Amazon Watch has successfully led the way in a number of groundbreaking victories for indigenous peoples’ rights and the environment through effective campaigning, educating corporations and the public, and strengthening the capacities of indigenous committees.

In the coming years, Amazon Watch will expand public awareness and support of the intrinsic value of indigenous peoples stewardship and the significance of the Amazon rainforest, especially as it relates to climate change. We will increase the capacity of indigenous peoples to advance their rights and legalize their territories. We will continue to challenge the existing development paradigm and champion alternatives to the fossil-fuel development model, and also redress past harm.

Amazon Watch is seeking a passionate professional for a new position. The Program Director is responsible for managing and directing program staff to deliver results in our advocacy campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems.  The Program Director is also responsible for helping our program teams deliver effective support to indigenous and local communities in the regions of the Amazon where we work. This position reports to the Executive Director and is part of the senior management team at Amazon Watch.  The Program Director may be based in San Francisco or Washington DC.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Supervise Amazon Watch’s program staff;

·        Work in collaboration with program staff to develop short and long-range work plans with clear objectives and timetables for achieving results;

·        Lead the development of policy positions on key issues;

·        Provide support to campaign teams including writing press releases, op-eds, alerts, and articles, traveling to the region, conducting investigation and analysis, and representing Amazon Watch in the media and at public events as needed;

·        Create collaborative partnerships with other organizations on current and future campaigns;

·        Provide strategic guidance to the campaign team to deliver results;

·        Stay informed on the latest threats and new developments affecting the Amazon region, our partners, or our campaigns;

·        Work with the development team to cultivate and maintain donors, assist in the preparation of budgets and progress reports; and

·        Participate in Amazon Watch’s organizational planning process.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        At least eight years experience overseeing and implementing international advocacy campaigns for a non-profit or other related organization;

·        Strong leadership and management experience with the demonstrated ability to lead productive and vibrant teams, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and guide decision-making processes;

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·        Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese;

·        Possess strong cross-cultural awareness and the ability to build strategic alliances that move the work forward;

·        Willingness to travel to Latin America;

·        In-depth knowledge of indigenous rights, biodiversity, climate change, corporate accountability, and international development issues in Latin America; and

·        Masters Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience, plus health, dental, chiropractic, and matching retirement plan option.

TO APPLY

In your cover letter, explain why you would like to join Amazon Watch and why your skills are appropriate for this position.  Email your resume and cover letter to:

Helena Brykarz, Contract Recruiter

Global Recruitment Specialists

PO Box 7382

Berkeley, CA USA

Tel / Fax:  510-527-3316

E-mail:  HBrykarz@GlobalRecruitment.net

URL:  www.globalrecruitment.net

Amazon Watch values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class.