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Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate.
Position Summary
The Policy Associate supports the policy function in Africa by providing administrative, logistical, and research support to assist policy work in Africa, including in relation to climate, biodiversity, oceans, restoration, and other policy engagements in the region. The Policy Associate is a member of the Global Policy and Government Affairs program and his or her primary duty will be to provide administrative support to the Policy Director and to coordinate various policy initiatives that are of importance to the Africa Field Division. The Policy Associate will have the opportunity to engage in a range of policy issues and work within a highly collaborative program across the region and the globe.
This position will require developing a broad and comprehensive knowledge of CI’s policies, standard operating procedures, and values. Must have the ability to make independent judgments related to administrative matters and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both inside and outside of CI. The position requires administrative and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, good relationship-building skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism. The Policy Associate will have direct interactions with other CI Senior Staff and will need to be able to professionally represent themselves at all times to internal and external audiences.
This position does not manage staff. Duties are performed under general supervision.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred
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