If you have a passion for conservation and senior management experience this job might just be for you!
From its origins as a group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the World's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations– supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.
WWF Tanzania is seeking a high performing candidate with extensive experience in managing conservation to ensure that WWF is highly influential and relevant and is able to shape the conservation agenda in Tanzania. The Conservation manager will ensure delivery of high quality and sustainable conservation impact at scale in Tanzania based on WWF’s global priorities at national, regional and global level.
Location:
WWF office in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
Required Skills and Competencies
· Proven leadership and team management skills;
· Skilled in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management;
· Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, and evaluation, and experience working with various stakeholders;
· A working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.
Deadline for applications: 28th February 2015, Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
From its origins as a group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the World's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations– supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents.
WWF Tanzania is seeking a high performing candidate with extensive experience in managing conservation to ensure that WWF is highly influential and relevant and is able to shape the conservation agenda in Tanzania. The Conservation manager will ensure delivery of high quality and sustainable conservation impact at scale in Tanzania based on WWF’s global priorities at national, regional and global level.
Location:
WWF office in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
Main responsibilities:
- Leads the development, management, and implementation of the WWF Tanzania Conservation Strategic Plan, ensuring its on-going alignment with national priorities and with the Africa Regional Conservation Plan, and ensuring strong delivery on the WWF Tanzania Conservation KPIs;
- Supervises WWF Tanzania conservation team, providing technical assistance as required, in accordance with WWF policies, procedures, and standards.
- In addition shall be required to forge strategic partnerships and build relations with WWF stakeholders internally and externally.
What you need:
Required Qualifications- Advanced university degree in an appropriate field (conservation / environment / natural resource management marine / forest / freshwater / terrestrial ecology). Additional academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong asset;
- At least 7 years professional experience in a leadership role, of which 3-5 years should include experience in leading, developing, and managing large scale programmes / and or large-scale projects in one or more of the above-mentioned fields. Experience with multi-disciplinary teams, as well as in the Southern Africa region (preferably Tanzania), would be a strong asset.
- Knowledge of and experience with monitoring and evaluation of programmes / projects; and
- Knowledge of the institutional and legal framework of the environment and conservation in Tanzania, as well as of relevant policy issues.
Required Skills and Competencies
· Proven leadership and team management skills;
· Skilled in negotiation, liaison, and in relationship and conflict management;
· Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, and evaluation, and experience working with various stakeholders;
· A working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
- Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, the scientific community, the business community, and the WWF Network
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and CV to People & Organization Development Manager, Email: hresources@wwftz.orgDeadline for applications: 28th February 2015, Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
