IGCP Programme Performance Officer (International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP))

IGCP Programme Performance Officer
at The African Wildlife foundation (AWF) in Rwanda

The African Wildlife foundation (AWF) seeks to hire a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as Programme Performance Officer for the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP). This position will be based in Kigali Rwanda, with frequent travels to the Programme’s field locations in Uganda and DRC.

AWF is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on the African Continent. AWF’s mission is, together with the people of Africa, to ensure that the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

IGCP is a Coalition Programme of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Flora and Fauna International (FFI) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). IGCP’s mission is, to conserve mountain gorillas and their habitat through partnering with key stakeholders to significantly contribute to sustainable livelihood development.

The primary role of the Programme Performance Officer is to take primary responsibility in the design & coordinate the implementation of the IGCP Performance, including M&E.

For a full Job Description, kindly visit www.awf.org OR www.igcp.org

The Successful candidate;

* Will have a Degree in Environmental sciences, Biology, Forestry (or similar field) and a minimum of three years’ experience * Fluent in English and good working knowledge of French (or visa versa) * Skills in computer management and administration * Ability to work as part of a team * Gender sensitivity * Willingness to work long hours when required, occasionally over weekends * A genuine interest in conservation issues * Readiness to regularly travel away from the duty station (Musanze in Rwanda, DRC and Uganda in particular) * Possession of a valid accident free driving license would be an added advantage.
If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications please send your cover letter, and detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers and the names of three referees to info@igcp.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 5th August 2011