OUR VISION, MISSION, PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY The Mountain Institute (TMI) is dedicated solely to addressing the unique needs of conservation and equitable development in mountain communities throughout the world. We believe that Mountains Sustain Humankind. With 35 years of experience, TMI is the only organization committed to exploring, advancing and sustaining mountain communities and ecosystems around the world. TMI, through its research, observation and experience, shares its deep knowledge of mountains as an important source of life and inspiration with the world. TMI helps mountain people and through them, all people, understand and solve problems involving the interdependence of mountain livelihoods, mountain cultures and mountain environments.
Our vision is a world where mountains and mountain people are valued and understood as integral and important to all of the world’s ecosystems and to the human populations that live within them; and where thriving mountain communities prosper in ecologically rich mountain environments.
Our mission is to conserve mountain environments, improve mountain livelihoods, and support mountain cultures.
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• Integration of livelihood development, environmental stewardship and cultural sustainability HZZn ' u
• Long-term relationships/commitments with the people and regions we support owv[M6lbD
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• Cultural sensitivity and fluency in the regions where we work qH_Dc=~la
• Measurable results and accountability to those whom we serve
The Mountain Institute was established in 1972, first as the Woodlands Institute in West Virginia. Its earliest work concentrated on alternative energy, experiential education and leadership for West Virginia’s youth. Courses and offices were based at its 400-acre nature preserve on the slopes of West Virginia’s highest mountain, Spruce Knob. TMI became an international organization in 1987, when it helped to create new protected areas in Nepal and The People's Republic of China's Tibet Autonomous Region. A regional office was established in Kathmandu, Nepal, and in Huaraz, Peru a few years later. Its mission expanded in 1993 to include livelihood development and the conservation of culture and natural resources within the world’s longest, oldest and highest mountain ranges―the Andes, Appalachians, and Himalayas.
Additional offices now exist in China and India. New programs are underway in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and planned for Mongolia. TMI’s original home, the Spruce Knob Mountain Learning Center, continues to operate as an education, conservation and conference facility. Many of TMI’s international exchanges also use the facility. A new international headquarters was established in Washington, D.C. in 2002, which provides technical, logistical and financial support services to the regional offices.
CHINA PROGRAM- PLATEAU DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PDP)
The PDP’s three main objectives are: (1) to improve livelihoods by building capacity of targeted communities and enterprises to plan, implement, and monitor more complex programs through its potential work in one or both of the following- Deqin Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan, and Aba Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan; (2) to improve environmental conservation and natural resource management of the rangeland; and (3) to increase the capacity of Tibetans to preserve their unique cultural heritage. Activities within the agricultural sector will link farmers to markets and create new and/or strengthened businesses. Planned environmental and livelihood results include improvements in the targeted rangelands, reduced grazing, and increased opportunities for alternate income generating activities. The proposed PDP will look to leverage previous impacts made by other development and private sector initiatives, will strengthen the capacity of the Tibetan communities to take care of their environment, resources, and culture, and conduct active awareness raising programs combined with rangeland restoration interventions. Village-based enterprises will be essential to the sustainability of project activities as well as overall program goals. Activities to promote handicraft development and cultural (and environmental) eco-tourism will be integrated into program planning, where feasible, through building capacity of artisans to produce marketable handicrafts and communities to develop cultural heritage management plans.
The Mountain Institute's China Program is looking for the best and the brightest individuals. We are seeking passionate, skilled, development professionals. TMI welcomes applications from professionals with the ability and intensity to contribute the next two years committed to creating real benefits for the environments, cultures, and economies of China's diverse mountain regions.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INTEGRATED CONSERVATION/RANGELAND RESTORATION COORDINATOR
SUMMARY:
The Integrated Conservation/Rangeland Restoration Coordinators (ICRRC) oversees all field aspects of the community based conservation and rangeland restoration. The Mountain Institute is seeking two positions at this level. One in Sichuan, working primarily in Aba Prefecture, and one in Yunnan working primarily in Diqing Prefecture. In coordination with the China Program Manager, Field Managers and other senior staff the ICRRCs will take primary responsibility for achieving PDP's objectives through the effective, innovative, implementation and management of all related field activities. In addition, the ICCRCs will: proactively identify potential subgrantees to support the realization of project objectives; cooperate in development of conservation based subgrants; and act as the primary point of contact, support, and supervision of grantees so that project subgrantees meet or exceed performance standards and maximize results.
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• Play lead role in the development, design, yearly planning, budgeting, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of rangeland project a 1*p*dM#
• Develop risk reduction mechanisms for pastoral production through supplementary livestock feed production, community insurance programs, and wildlife/livestock conflict resolution techniques. 1o>xEWt:0K
• Address land degradation through village-based rangeland planning, management and rehabilitation. )+Pus~w
• Support design and implementation of vocational training for agro-pastoral communities in improved co-management, grazing, zoning, animal husbandry, irrigation, seeding, and sustainable pastureland use techniques. I]q% 2i e
• Develop educational approaches that reinforce and support a variety of learning styles and materials that TMI has already developed in the Tibetan and Chinese languages, including strategic provision of training materials and equipment for Grassland Stations and Animal Husbandry Bureaus, and other related support units. dj%!I:Q>u
• Work with project staff to support county and township animal husbandry technicians to engage in participatory technology development and extension activities, focusing on capacity building of staff and partners and gender mainstreaming in this work; B
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• Facilitate staff and partners to plan project activities, manage corresponding budgets and develop and implement participatory monitoring and evaluation _)-o1`*-
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• Work with staff and partners to document staff and partners’ learning processes and undertake research studies related to the project’s main activities and facilitate sharing of lessons with counterparts; Flb&B1
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• Collaborate with staff of other TMI projects and programs to share experiences learned within TMI and with other organizations; Eh4= ZEX
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• Master’s degree in development, natural resource management or related subjects. At least 3 years’ experience of participatory approaches in development and/or natural resource management in collaboration with government officials; e+K^A q
• Experience of project management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation and budget management in rural areas BJ(M
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• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels V(*(F7+
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• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment while producing results. \l 3h0R
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• Fluent Mandarin. While English fluency is not required, higher English language level will be an asset to potential applicants. Nevertheless, lack of English languages skills could be offset by exceptional work experience. Special consideration will be given to those with experience speaking one or a variety of Tibetan dialects.. wz8yD8M
• Required proficiency with Microsoft office suite. May require database management with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced functions, including navigating the Internet. kcx Ad
• Fluency in English and Mandarin. Special consideration to those with experience speaking a variety of Tibetan dialects.
RESUME:
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综合保护/草地恢复项目协调员的职位描述
综合保护/草地恢复项目协调员（简称协调员）的工作着眼于以草地保护与恢复为基础的社区工作的各个方面。就此，TMI 正招聘适合这个职位的两位合适人选，其中一位主要在四川阿坝藏族羌族自治州工作，另一位在云南中甸藏族自治州工作。协调员将同TMI中国项目经理、其他区域经理及高级职员协作，承担责任并通过积极有效和创造性地执行和管理相关项目活动来实现高原发展企业项目的目标。同时，协调员还应积极鉴别潜在的受助对象，帮助他们了解和认识项目目标；合作开发基于保护的赠款项目，负责联络、支持和指导受助对象，促使他们符合工作要求或超额完成工作要求，实现成果最大化。
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• 通过解决野生动物与牲畜冲突、补充家畜饲料、实施社区保险计划，大力发展降低牧业生产风险的机制。 KK &?gTa
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• 通过教育的手段，进一步完善和发扬TMI已经掌握的形式多样的学习方法和材料（汉藏双语），包括为草地站、畜牧局及其他相关单位提供培训材料和器材。 Y
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• 帮助其他工作人员和合作伙伴计划活动和控制预算。 xk R0
• 帮助其他工作人员和合作伙伴计划项目活动、控制预算，实行监测和评估。 ete.! *=
• 记录其他的工作人员及合作伙伴的学习进程，承担与项目相关的主要活动的研究工作，与合作对象分享活动经验。 #3d(M
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• 经济发展、自然资源管理或相关专业硕士学位；至少三年以上与政府官员在经济发展或自然资源管理方面有合作经验。 0SPk|k r
• 有管理项目的经验，包括在农村地区计划项目，实行项目及监测评估项目，做过管理预算。 5/z />D;
• 擅长与人交流，口头及书面表达能力俱佳。善于和不同的人沟通并有效地影响对方。 TuqH*{NNy9
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• 愿意在环境艰苦的项目区域工作（如偏僻的高海拔地区）; O|UC ?]6
• 普通话流利。不要求英语流利，但较高的英语水平对申请者有利。不过，出色的工作经验可以弥补英语不佳的不利因素。掌握一种或多种藏语方言的申请者会被优先考虑； { FT qu.
• 熟悉办公软件；会使用电脑数据库完成工作报告；熟悉电脑操作，包括使用互联网。
求职申请信及中英简历请发送至： \D&KC,i5f
吴小莉 B?o7e<l[
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xiaoliwu@mountain.org
