Job Type : Full Time
Industry : Finance
Education Level : Senior level
OFFICE LOCATION
Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia or Gabon
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, providing food and water sustainably and helping
make cities more sustainable. 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.
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature
Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable
future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55
million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people,
leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with
governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources
in the 9 countries we operate.
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 Contract Specialist will work as part of a larger
operations team, serving as focal person to provide overall contract review,
guidance, and training alongside the legal team to operations and program
managers in preparation for contracts in the region. The Contract Specialist is
responsible for executing the BUs contracts compliance including their
approvals. This position will report to Operations Manager, Africa region and
the location for this position is flexible between Tanzania, Kenya, South
Africa, Zambia or Gabon. No employment visas or assistance is being offered
with this position except for the local labour employment requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Contracts Specialist will support the strategic
priorities of the Africa region through efficient oversight of Africa Region contracts,
while providing excellent customer services to project managers. They are responsible
for supporting staff from every phase of contract development from
researching the legal regulations to negotiating the terms and preparing the
final print document. They collaborate with Legal team to support staff to
terminate contracts on favorable terms. They will provide guidance related to
administrative contractual requirements based on extensive knowledge of
policies and procedures to staff across Africa region. They are responsible for
implementation of the contractual processes and practices in order to improve
effectiveness and disseminate information to assist staff in making decisions,
solving problems, and improving workflow.
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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