WWF International, Manager, PO Conservation Performance Africa

We are recruiting a Manager, PO Conservation Performance Africa to 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:

• 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 2012

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