The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is the largest international, non-profit, non-governmental organization working worldwide for conservation of nature. The WWF Russia Program Office established in 1994 seeks a Conservation Officer for the Altai-Sayan Eco-Regional Conservation Project.

The position will initially be based in Gorno-Altaisk, but will require extensive travel within the Altai-Sayan region. The Conservation Officer will have the primary responsibility for co-ordinating and supervising the implementation of WWF projects in the Altai-Sayan. He will furhermore be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of constructive contacts with regional government, non-government and academic institutions in the Altai-Sayan region.

Minimal requirements:

- M.Sc. in natural sciences, economics, or other relevant fields

- Fluency in English and Russian; other languages are an advantage

- At least three years of experience in a managerial function

- Acquaintance with and commitment to nature conservation issues

- Readiness to frequently travel within the Altai-Sayan eco-region

- (Altai, Tuva, Khakassia, Krasnoyarsk regions) and to Moscow

- Good knowledge of the Altai-Sayan region.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and extended CV to Mr.Adriano Silvestri, Altai-Sayan Project Leader by fax (095-7270939) or by email (asilvestri@wwfnet.org). Deadline for accepting applications is 30 November 1999. Candidates are expected to be available starting 15 December 1999.