We are recruiting aManager, PO Conservation Performance Africato supports all WWF International managed Programme Offices to deliver conservation impact at scale and reach maximum conservation performance.
Location: WWF offices in Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Head of PO Conservation Performance
Main responsibilities:
Main responsibilities:
- Support all POs and their respective programmes in the development and implementation of effective conservation plans build on PPMS, delivering impact at scale and effectively contributing to relevant GPF priorities;
- Provides technical support to POs in developing effective strategies for multiplying the conservation impact through partnerships integrated into their conservation plans;
- Supports the development and implementing of overarching frameworks for a policy and advocacy work linking effectively field programmes with relevant national, regional and global policy frameworks and fora – vertical integration.
- Particular emphasis will be put on making effective links between POs/COs and the Pan-African policy agenda and partnership strategy;
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in conservation or development related fields;
- Experience in knowledge Management and Learning, promoting a knowledge sharing and learning culture;
- Ability to lead strategic planning, implementation of new monitoring and evaluation systems
- Ability to support formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
- Experience in working in Matrix and Network organisation and the ability to lead without formal authority;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity
- Collaborative, results-focused, and able to drive change;
- Experience of conservation and development issues in the Africa/Madagascar region;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and good working knowledge of French and other languages relevant to the region;
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and CV to int.recruitments@wwfint.org
Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Manager, PO Conservation Performance Africa
Deadline for applications: September 12th 2012Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Manager, PO Conservation Performance Africa
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