Ruvuma Landscape Coordinator - Tanzania
I. BACKGROUND
The greater Ruvuma landscape of Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique, flanking the Ruvuma River along the border is one of the last great wilderness wildlife landscapes in Africa. At 280,000 km2 the landscape is encompassing Selous and Niassa Game Reserves and embracing extensive habitat of two terrestrial Eco regions - the Southern Inhambane-Zanzibar Coastal Forest and Eastern Miombo Woodland & Savannah. WWF Tanzania is implementing conservation programmes in the southern Tanzania part of the landscape, with closer collaboration with WWF counterparts in Mozambique. The vision is to ensure that the outstanding and globally significant natural wealth and biodiversity are sustained, and support local livelihoods and national economic development for present and future generations. A number of programmes are implemented by WWF in both the terrestrial and marine areas. The specific programmes that are implemented in the landscape include Species (elephant & rhinos conservation and management), Forestry, Marine, Freshwater, and Renewable Energy. WWF’s involvement in the Ruvuma landscape also entails working with a variety of stakeholders, landowners and key partners including local communities, national and local Government Agencies, NGOs and the private sector. Due to the diversity and complexity of the types of programmes which are inter-linked and cross cutting in nature, diverse biodiversity threats and stakeholders present in the landscape, WWF Tanzania Country Office is recruiting a competent individual to provide leadership in programme coordination to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the landscape goal and vision.
II. MAIN PURPOSE
The purpose of this job is to enhance coordination of diverse WWF Tanzania programme activities in the Ruvuma Landscape in order to ensure WWF Tanzania goal is achieved.
III. TASKS
Country Conservation Strategy
• Coordinate and provide leadership as a focal point for WWF Tanzania activities in the Ruvuma Landscape as they are defined in the CSP 2015-2020 strategy and any other initiative emanating from the Country Office.
• Supervises the implementation of all initiatives/projects within the Ruvuma Landscape Program.
• Participate in development of country conservation strategy and WWF desired impacts/outcomes.
• Participate in collaboration with Conservation Manager and Programme Coordinators in the landscape growth by ensuring concept papers, proposals and reports are up to standard are prepared and submitted to potential funders.
• Support the Ruvuma Landscape Trans-boundary Coordination in the promotion of trans-boundary ecosystem conservation and cooperation between Tanzania and Mozambique
• Support implementation Partnership Strategy, Communication Strategy and Fund Raising Strategy for the country programme.
Programme Management
• Management of Ruvuma Landscape Programme Conservation activities in consultation with Conservation Manager or designate.
• Ensure that operational and budget plans are in place as per country office guidelines.
• Manage, monitor and ensure accountability and adherence to Project Plan/Action Plans with Conservation Manager or designate.
• Ensure that the programme is conducting comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation component in all activities.
• Ensure timely completion and submission all Technical Progress, Donor and financial reports.
• Provide monthly updates of lessons learned and best practices to Conservation Manager.
• Lead information exchange, resource sharing between projects within Ruvuma Landscape.
• Complete and submit approved (by Conservation Manager) reports as needed for the government and partners.
• Working in collaboration with the TCO Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, develop and implement an effective monitoring and evaluation plan for the programme with a strong focus on measuring and delivering conservation and livelihood outcomes and impacts.
Civil Society Organisations and Partner Engagement
• Facilitate assessment of the organisational capacities of partner organisations and to plan for appropriate means to ensure a continuous strengthening of organizational capacities for delivery of the conservation programme. This includes providing relevant training such as planning & budgeting, project management & development, leadership, lobby and advocacy, monitoring and evaluation
• Conduct regular program reviews to assess the level of implementation and achievements made by the partners according to what has been planned,
• Facilitate Co-ordination and information sharing with other development organisations and government institutions in the areas of the partnership activities
• Assist partner organisations in the setting up and implementation of monitoring systems to assess attainment of anticipated results and general impact. It should be ensured that these systems effectively incorporate views and opinions by the intended beneficiaries,
• Provide organisational development support through appropriate training, mentoring and provision of grants; Assist CSOs to develop Capacity Building Action Plans, Train interested CSOs in financial management; Support CSOs to develop project proposals
• Support existence of linkages and their utilisation between CSOs, local government, service providers and policy advocates
• Promote Learning among CSO and partners in the trans-boundary eco system.
Financial Management And Logistics
• Work closely with the Financial Manager to ensure compliance with WWF Tanzania, donor and ethical standards.
• Oversee the implementation of WWF Tanzania Financial, Administrative and Procurement Policies.
• Oversee administration of staff, funds, equipment and overall supervision of day to day programme interventions in the Ruvuma Landscape
Communication with Stakeholders
• Represent WWF in Ruvuma Landscape and serve as the main contact at government, donor, civil society and media meetings.
• Promote knowledge of WWF Tanzania mandate and values through responsible representation of WWF Tanzania amongst all stakeholders and potential partners.
• With support from the Country Communications Manager ensure program visibility and good public relations.
• Regular correspondences and sharing of information with the Conservation Manager and Programme Coordinators to discuss activities, challenges and strategy.
Team Management
• Provide visionary and strategic direction to field teams.
• Ensure that comprehensive inductions are provided to all new staff by Conservation Manager, Programme Coordinators and support staff on projects, procedures and systems.
• Support Conservation Manager, Finance Manager, and Operation Manager whenever necessary and develop performance objectives and work plans for landscape staff.
• Ensure landscape staff are working with team spirit and everyone has performance objectives and work plans.
• Carry out regular performance reviews on the Programme and support staff and flag any issues that need immediate attention and support in the landscape.
• Create/maintain systems to reasonably safeguard the overall health, welfare and security of staff.
Fundraising and Communications
• In collaboration with the Communications Manager (TCO) and the Fundraising Manager coordinate WWF’s communications and fundraising efforts for sustaining interventions in the Ruvuma Landscape.
• Ensure lessons, stories and experiences are documented as appropriate and exchanged with colleagues in WWF-Tanzania, WWF network, and other audiences.
• Support fundraising efforts for implementation of the strategy.
Other Roles
• Undertake any other relevant duties as assigned by the Line Manager.
IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Post Graduate University degree in Natural Resources Management and Assessment with relevance to Environment Management, Forestry, Climate Change, Wildlife, Marine or Social Sciences or related area but a masters will be an added advantage;
• Five (5) 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 and wildlife management and other relevant fields in the region
• Excellent management and co-ordination skills, with experience of technical programme implementation and reporting and adaptive programme management through management orientated monitoring systems;
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, communication and leadership skills and ability to operate as part of a team;
• Experience in project/programme reporting and management planning.
• Clearly demonstrated experience in field capabilities and leadership of field staff and willingness to participate in field activities, surveys and travel to remote areas within the landscape.
• Excellent knowledge and use of English and Swahili language;
• Ability to meet deadlines and accuracy and attention to detail.
V. Behavioural competencies
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results.
• Demonstrates potential in the following critical competencies:
o Change Leadership - Continuously seeking (or encouraging others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities
o Drive for Results - Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress towards goal attainment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process of goal achievement and continuous improvement
o Decision-making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
VI. Working Relationships
Internal - Works and liaises closely with the WWF TCO Programme Coordinators and other staff in WWF offices outside the region.
External - Works closely with relevant stakeholders, implementing and donor partners (bilateral and multilaterals in the area).
Apply to: hresources@wwftz.org
Apply by: 8th March, 2018
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