Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Last Date: December 20, 2010
WWF has recently established a major regional programme - the “Coastal East Africa Initiative” (CEA-NI), based in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, but working on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development issues across the Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique region.
WWF is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the following 3 positions to work on the CEA-NI:
1. Government and Aid Agency (GAA) Officer
Reporting to the Leader, Coastal East Africa Initiative, this position plays a lead coordination role with the WWF Country offices in the CEA region to strategically engage with all the development partners on two major fronts: 1) joint collaboration around environmental/development policies and 2) major GAA fundraising for the CEA Initiative.
The position is responsible for building staff capacity of GAA work, co-ordinating the planning and development of work with GAAs that are active in their country/region, based on WWF’s Program and priorities.
The GAA Officer will also develop, organize and train staff in proposal writing, policy work, policy instruments and communication and reporting / financial management tools/systems.
Requirements:
Advanced University degree in Natural Resources Management, economics or a management Science Minimum of 5 years policy work experience and strong fundraising track record and strong track record of successful project funding applications Ability to work in teams, intercultural teams; demonstrated capacity building skills Excellent organizational and networking skills Ability to open doors and build relationships of confidence with donor community Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English; Kiswahili and Portuguese an advantage. 2. Governance Advisor
Reporting to the Leader, Coastal East Africa Initiative, this position shall provide support and advisory services relating to governance processes, policy, institutional strengthening, engagement of civil society, payment for environmental services regimes, and trade and investment within the CEA NI.
The Advisor shall facilitate the work and build capacity of the WWF Country Offices and site-based projects in this regard. S/he identifies emerging environmental governance challenges in the region and leads the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to address these. S/he provides direction and support to the Marine and Terrestrial Heads to ensure the coherence and integration of the CEA NI sector strategies (i.e. marine, forest, trade, conservation) within a sound governance strategy.
Requirements:
An advanced degree in political sciences, natural resource management and/or other relevant social or environmental sciences; Minimum of 10 years experience as an advisor or policy-maker in the field of environmental governance, social development, sustainable development, environmental economics or natural resource management Proven experience on engaging with senior decision makers at a high level – corporate, government and government aid agencies Strong understanding of governance, social development, politics, lobbying and advocacy. 3. Landscape Coordinator - Ruvuma
Reporting to the Head of Terrestrial, this position coordinates the overall initiatives of WWF in this Landscape. The Landscape Coordinator provides leadership and is a focal point for the activities as defined in the Ruvuma strategy document. S/he mobilizes resources required for delivery (human, financial, partnerships) and achievement of its goals; develops effective management orientated monitoring systems to ensure adaptive management of the programme and “learning from doing” in coherence with the CEA-NI strategy and its M&E systems.
The Coordinator develops and implements a communications and outreach strategy to ensure the dissemination of knowledge on the Ruvuma Landscape and its socio-ecological system, active engagement of stakeholders from local and community level to national and regional bodies in the Ruvuma Landscape initiative.
Requirements:
University degree, at least to level of MSc. in relevant Environmental or Social Sciences 10 years minimum of field and management working experience in one or (ideally more than one) of Miombo ecosystem management, protected/conservation area management, CBNRM, forest management and other relevant fields in the region (preferably Mozambique or Tanzania) Experience in PES or forest carbon issues an additional plus Excellent management,co-ordination, interpersonal, facilitation, communication and leadership skills Experience in technical programme implementation and reporting and adaptive programme management through management orientated monitoring systems Ability to operate as part of a team Experience in project/programme reporting and management planning. Location:
All positions will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Terms:
Two year fixed term contract (renewable); competitive salary and benefits package which is commensurate with the experience and responsibilities of the post is offered.
How to apply:
Please find the job descriptions for more information on these roles at: http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/?197716/Coastal-East-Africa-Initiative
Interested candidates who adhere to WWF’s values which are Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging should send covering letter, CV with references, copies of relevant certificates to : The Human Resources Generalist WWF ESARPO at HResource@wwfesarpo.org
Deadline: 20 December 2010.
N.B. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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