Business models and finance solutions for conservation, restoration and sustainable use of high Andean wetlands, Ecuador

The objective of the project to improve the regulatory, technical and financial framework conditions for the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of high Andean wetlands (understanding wetlands as the whole “Páramo” ecosystem and considering a special focus on wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar convention).

The target group is the predominantly poor rural population in selected landscapes in the high Andean provinces of Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo and Cañar, as well as Bolívar and Azuay.

Tasks of the expert

  • Organize and coordinate the innovation contest and call for proposals for nature+ businesses in the area of the project, as well as the selection of the winners together with the module’s team and counterparts (mixed jury).
  • Strengthen the capacities of actors and beneficiaries in the module’s intervention area in nature+ business models, sustainable production techniques and marketing practices
  • Support activities related to agricultural business
  • Provide information and ensure impact monitoring of work conducted (section 2.2), as well as regular and timely reporting
  • Establish collaborative relationships with partners, non-governmental organizations, and institutional bodies at local and regional level to develop and implement MONTAÑAS II module actions
Qualifications: 
  • Master’s degree in project management, business administration, agribusiness or comparable disciplines anda major in marketing 
  • Knowledge of English, B2-level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and Spanish language skills, C2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 
  • 5 years of professional experience in developing nature positive business models, capacity development in entrepreneurship and innovation, and/or purple economy projects
  • 2 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of training programs for rural organisations to strengthen the organizational and entrepreneurial capacities of producer organizations in marketing and cultural identity 
  • 2 years of professional experience in the development and implementation of training programs for rural organisations to strengthen capacities in conservation and restoration 
  • 6 years of professional experience in in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador
  • 4 years of experience in development cooperation projects
  • 2 years of experience in financial and project management (project budgets, grants, local contributions), 2 years of work experience with GAD
Start / Duration: 

To start in September 2025 over 24 months 

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