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Lake Tanganyika Program Coordinator Job at Nature Conservancy

Lake Tanganyika Program Coordinator Job at Nature Conservancy… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Nature Conservancy.

Descriptions;

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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.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Lake Tanganyika Program Director in the design of the TNC Lake Tanganyika Program strategic plan, and annual action plan.
  • Provides technical leadership and management of a complex freshwater program.
  • Supervises the monitoring of key deliverables, outputs, and outcomes as per work plans.
  • Ensures coordination among numerous stakeholders, partners, and participants for the project.
  • Coordinate budget management and tracking of Program progress with assistance from the TNC Operations team
  • Oversee project management for the program, using TNC’s Highly Effective Teams and any other approaches to effectively manage key projects and support the work of cross-functional, cross-geographic teams towards the desired outcome.
  • Coordinate work plans, manage consultants, and negotiate contracts with vendors.
  • Oversees preparation and implementation of grants and contracts.
  • Mentor and manage professional staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development.
  • Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the department or program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
  • Supports the Lake Tanganyika Program Director to ensure that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs, in support of the TNC Africa philanthropy team.
  • Builds cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals, particularly with the Lake Tanganyika Authority and riparian governments as well as other partners.
  • May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
  • Frequently makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.
  • Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
  • Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies
  • Experience negotiating complex agreements.
  • English and French language fluency

How to Apply

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Application Deadline: 31st July 2022.

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