<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"><h5>Vacancy Announcement: CIEL Program Director for People, Land
& Resources</h5><p> December 2013</p><p><br>
The Center for International Environmental Law is seeking a
Program Director for its People, Land & Resources Program
(PLR). For more than 20 years, CIEL has used the power of law to
protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just
and sustainable society. CIEL’s dynamic team of international
attorneys and experts work together in a collaborative and
supportive work environment to tackle some of the most interesting
and challenging issues facing people and the planet.</p><p> CIEL has built a reputation as one of the leading watchdogs of
development finance institutions, and continues to play a vital
role in defending the environment and communities against the
adverse impacts of development by ensuring that the laws and
policies governing development activities are consistent with
those protecting the environment and human rights. The PLR program
uses environmental and human rights standards related to
development and other legal tools in innovative ways to strengthen
international law, empower communities to use international law to
defend their rights, ensure international financial flows
safeguard the environment and human rights, and increase corporate
accountability. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to
join us in these efforts.</p><p>The<a href="http://www.ciel.org/About_Us/PLR_Description_Dec2013.html">
Program Director, PLR</a> is a management position requiring
substantial experience in international environmental and human
rights law, policy and practice relating to development finance,
ability to manage diverse staff, and demonstrated success in
creating and implementing effective campaigns. The position serves
as CIEL’s institutional lead on finance, development and
accountability mechanisms, and bears primary responsibility for
the strategic development and administrative oversight for the
program. In consultation with the President and other relevant
staff, the Program Director will work with team members to define
program objectives consistent with CIEL’s mission and strategic
plan, secure program funding from foundations and donors,
implement campaigns consistent with objectives and available
resources, and oversee administrative matters relating to the
program. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and requires
periodic international travel. A complete position description is
available on the CIEL website at: <a href="http://www.ciel.org/About_Us/PLR_Description_Dec2013.html">http://www.ciel.org/About_Us/PLR_Description_Dec2013.html</a>.<br>
</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who:
has significant experience in international environmental law,
policy, and practice; is able to manage diverse staff; and has
demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective
campaigns. Minimum qualifications for the position include: a J.D.
or equivalent degree; seven to ten years of relevant experience;
exceptional research, writing and communication skills;
demonstrated success fundraising to support project goals; and
demonstrated ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience with human rights
standards and issues; experience with international accountability
mechanisms; proficiency in one or more foreign languages; and a
great sense of humor. Salary is commensurate with experience.</p><p><strong>To Apply</strong>: Please send a resume, cover letter,
two references, and a writing sample to <a href="mailto:info@ciel.org">info@ciel.org</a> (include “People,
Land & Resources Program Director” in subject line). The
writing sample should represent the applicant’s own, unedited
writing.</p>
<strong>Application Deadline: January 15, 2014</strong>. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br>
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CIEL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is an equal
opportunity employer offering an informal, friendly, and fun work
environment with excellent benefits.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dr. Marcos A Orellana</div><div>Director, Environmental Health Program </div><div>Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)</div><div>Adjunct Professor, Washington College of Law</div><div>E-mail: <a href="mailto:morellana@ciel.org">morellana@ciel.org</a></div><div>Tel.: +1 202 7425847</div></span>
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