Facilitator Community Development - (1357) at Mondi Group

Qualification & Expertise

• Tertiary: Essential    
• Diploma in Forestry or Agriculture
• Diploma/Degree: Development Studies with experience
• Studying towards a Post Graduate qualification in e.g. Rural Development/Legal qual. is desirable

Job Experience

• Five years’ experience in Forestry/Agricultural extension with strong links to rural development.  
• Knowledge of CSI and land reform within corporate environment

Key Performance Areas:

• Design and facilitate the implementation of Community Engagement Plan and Socio economic survey processes that are aimed at addressing the identified stakeholders and communities needs.
• Identify and establish relationships with different stakeholders, role-players and funders to ensure sustainable implementation of approved projects. 
• Provide leadership in the implementation of Forestry CSI and land strategies locally.
• Reports on expenditure and ensures effective budget control of CSI Projects.
• Forge the necessary partnerships with local government departments, NGO’s and private sectors.
• Participate in land reform negotiations and packaging of land transfer and business deals
• Implement land settlement agreements  
• Prepare progress and project reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Facilitate role of Land in area livestock management 
• Reports on fire awareness programs both quantitative and qualitative

Job Competences / Skills- Essential:

• All statutory and regulatory requirements
• Participatory approaches
• Enterprise development SME
• Knowledge of forestry value chain
• Understanding of Community and Land Reform programmes
• Facilitation skills
• Development skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent problem solving and Conflict Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional approach to all
• Good administration skills
• Creative thinking
• Pleasant personality with ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Available to work long and flexible hours (may incl. Weekends)
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Fluent in isiZulu
• Valid driver’s license