Job Type : Full Time
Industry : Environment
Education Level : Senior level
Job ID: 51330
Location: Africa
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Office Location
TNC offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia or South Africa
Who we are
Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global
conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which
all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground
solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can
thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters, and
oceans at unprecedented scale, and providing food and water sustainably. One of
our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a
globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries,
including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages
local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To
learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.Anchor
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars:
securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people,
strengthening leadership and resource management and helping communities value
nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue
streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development. Together with
our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and
fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development and
sustainable food production, working together and strengthening our resolve in
tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity
loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share
Africa.
Your Position With TNC
The Africa Conservation Coordinator, Africa Region provides
day-to-day management, general operations and programmatic support to the
Africa Conservation Director including coordination of freshwater, oceans,
forest, climate and terrestrial programs across the region. They will assist in
ensuring conservation projects execute according to plans, within budgets and
by agreed deadlines. They will be responsible for managing Conservation
helpdesk queries and distributing to the respective Strategy Leads and Program
Directors and providing budgeting coordination and programmatic support to the
Africa Program. Reporting to the Africa Conservation Director, the position can
be based at the TNC offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia or South Africa. No
employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for
the local labor employment requirements.
Essential Functions
The Africa Conservation Coordinator will provide support to
meet the conservation priorities of the Africa program and work closely with
the Conservation Director to provide operational support to program planning,
implementation and budgeting. This position will support the Conservation
Director in for example the development of annual budget guidelines in close
cooperation with budget managers and the Finance and Operations team. The
Africa Conservation Coordinator will maintain expert knowledge of the systems
and resources utilized by the conservation team and apply knowledge to managing
support and planning communications related to Conservation Team resources.
They will lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives,
track project outcomes, and implement solutions to improve effectiveness.
Responsibilities and Scope
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
We’re working with partners and communities in Tanzania to
protect important natural resources for a resilient future.
Our work in Tanzania is as diverse as its residents and
wildlife. On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the Tuungane Project is creating
healthier families, fisheries and forests. In northern Tanzania, we're leading
a coalition of 10 partners in the Northern Tanzania Rangelands Initiative to
conserve wildlife corridors, secure communal land rights and benefits for
indigenous communities, and more.
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