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2 New Job Opportunities at World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Tanzania November, 2021
VACANCY: SENIOR
PROJECT MANAGER – WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT (21 MONTH CONTRACT)
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Tanzania in alliance with TRAFFIC, the
international wildlife trade monitoring network – has an opening based for an
experienced Project Manager to help strengthen law enforcement to combat
illegal wildlife trade in Djibouti, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
JOB
DESCRIPTION – CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Based in Arusha, under the
supervision of TRAFFIC’s East Africa Office Director, and in collaboration with
TRAFFIC’s project support unit in Cambridge, UK, the Senior Project Manager
will manage and coordinate the implementation of the project to be implemented
in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Djibouti. In Tanzania, the Project Manager will
work closely with Tanzania’s Police, the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Tourism, and National Prosecution Services. Elsewhere in the region, the
Project Manager will work with the Kenya Wildlife Service, Uganda’s Wildlife
Authority and IGAD, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, based in
Djibouti. The Project Manager will oversee and support experienced project
coordinators, monitor project budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with
donor guidelines and that all project outputs are produced on time and are of a
high quality.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: The main tasks of the Senior Project Manager
include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead the overall management of the project ensuring
implementation of all project activities;
Oversee development of capacity building materials in
collaboration with government partners and TRAFFIC offices;
Supervise the project implementation team, service
providers and consultants that work for the project, including developing
contracts;
Provide technical advice and support to the project team
and partners;
Ensure compliance of project implementation and outputs
are in line with US Government and TRAFFIC policies and safeguards, including
quarterly compilation of donor progress reports;
Build, support and manage effective working
relationships with partners in the project countries;
Manage the project’s finances and support financial
admin and reporting;
Lead communications with the donor including leading
donor meetings and providing necessary input and progress reports;
Represent the project and TRAFFIC at internal and
external meetings as required;
Provide support in the development and submission of
related concepts and funding proposals; and
Undertake any other tasks as required by the Director of
TRAFFIC East Africa.
REQUIREMENTS
• A Masters/Ph.D. in a
relevant discipline (e.g. wildlife management, environmental or conservation
science or environmental law) or related field.
•
Minimum of 10 years professional project management experience, including
managing staff, project budgets and reporting. Experience managing US
government projects is preferred.
•
Experience of donor relationship management and reporting is required.
•
Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts.
•
Knowledge and previous working experience in wildlife trade, environmental
crime and related law enforcement issues.
•
International working experience, such as Kenya, Djibouti and Uganda.
•
Experience in facilitating meetings or discussions.
•
Knowledge of international nature conservation laws and agreements,
particularly CITES would be a distinct benefit.
•
Experience developing and delivering training would be advantageous.
•
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines,
problem solve and adaptively manage.
• Good
interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work effectively and
collaboratively.
•
Ability to work independently and show initiative in developing innovative
approaches.
•
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. A working knowledge of French
would be an advantage.
•
Willingness and ability to travel both within Tanzania and the region
frequently.
• Must
be eligible to work in Tanzania.
VACANCY: SENIOR PROJECT
MANAGER
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Tanzania in alliance with
TRAFFIC, the international wildlife trade monitoring network – has an opening
for an experienced Project Manager who would enjoy overseeing a dynamic
portfolio of diverse project activities in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.
JOB DESCRIPTION –
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Based in Arusha, under the supervision of TRAFFIC’s East Africa
Office Director, the Senior Project Manager will oversee the implementation of
activities in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The Project Manager will supervise
and support experienced project coordinators based in Tanzania, work closely
with TRAFFIC’s research and behaviour change experts in the UK, monitor project
budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with donor guidelines and that all
project outputs are produced on time and are of a high quality. In Tanzania,
the Project Manager will work closely with agencies such as the National
Prosecution Services and Tanzania’s Forest Service, while in Kenya and Uganda,
the role will involve working with customs and various Port authorities in the
region.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The main tasks of the Senior Project Manager include, but are not
limited to the following:
Lead the overall
management of activities under two main projects;
Supervise
experienced TRAFFIC programme personnel, service providers and consultants that
work for the project, including developing contracts;
Provide technical
advice to the project implementation teams and partners and support with
implementation;
Ensure compliance
of activities implementation and outputs are in line with US Government and
TRAFFIC policies and safeguards;
Be responsible for
the timely submission of donor progress reports;
Manage ongoing
effective working relationships with partners in the three project countries;
Manage the
project’s finances and support financial admin and reporting;
Lead communications
with the donors including donor meetings;
Represent the
projects and TRAFFIC at internal and external meetings as required; and,
Undertake any other
tasks as required by the Director of TRAFFIC East Africa.
REQUIREMENTS
• A Masters/Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g. wildlife
management, environmental or conservation science or environmental law) or
related field.
• Minimum of 10 years professional project management experience,
including managing staff, project budgets and reporting. Experience managing
USAID government projects is preferred.
• Experience of donor relationship management and reporting is
required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts.
• Knowledge and previous working experience in wildlife trade,
environmental crime and related law
enforcement issues.
• International working experience, especially in Kenya and
Uganda.
• Experience in facilitating meetings;
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, meet
deadlines, problem solve and adaptively manage.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to work
effectively and collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative in developing
innovative approaches.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Tanzania and the region
frequently.
• Must be eligible to work in Tanzania.
Method of Application
In the subject header, Senior Project Manager, interested
applicants are requested to send a cover letter and current CV with full
contact details of three to traffictz@traffic.org by midnight Tanzania time, 19
November 2021.
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