GEF 6 Programme Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract of 2 Years) at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Purpose of the Job:
To oversee the coordination of the GEF 6 Programme within the Greater Kruger Footprint. The GEF 6 programme is a partnership programme, which seeks to reduce illegal wildlife crime, whilst supporting community governance and livelihood interventions in three community clusters bordering the KNP.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Environmental / Natural resource management/community development or a similar post-graduate tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in conservation area management and stewardship arrangements. Knowledge of wildlife crime and how it impacts the relationship between local communities and protected areas.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project coordination. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders and experience in conservation projects liaison with local communities, and implementation within rural contexts.
• Conflict Resolution Management.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management.
• Financial management.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• A valid South African resident status.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and should be able to facilitate the identification of stakeholder needs and develop effective responses.
• A background in dealing with rural and agricultural farming communities would be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s license (Code EB) accompanied by a willingness and ability to travel (note: own vehicle required).

Recommendations:

• Strategic thinker.
• Be self-motivated and show initiative.
• Preference will be given to candidates from the Greater Kruger area.

Responsibilities

• Project management: ensure quality coordination, administration, and delivery of Programme activities.
• Stakeholder relationships: develop, strengthen, and/or coordinate actions around the GEF 6 Workplan activities through multi-stakeholder arrangements. This includes engagement with a range of project and government sectors, local community structures, Municipal structures, research institutions, and NGO partners.
• Environmental monitor programme: provide support to the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the KNP Integrated Fence Initiative.
• Stewardship incentives: provide strategic support to the stewardship programme incentives linked to partner projects within the GEF 6 sites.
• Livelihood opportunities: provide support to the GEF 6 programme in identifying livelihood opportunities, and the associated project support to identified initiatives.
• Human capital management: oversee the Management of the Fence Stewardship Supervisors.
• Training and learning: provide support to GEF 6 training and learning activities.
• Complementary funding programmes: provide strategic guidance for complementary outcomes linked to partner programmes, seeking to reduce wildlife crime, improve conservation-compatible livelihoods, and strengthen youth champion networks.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning: maintain effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning system, supported by the GEF 6 partner arrangements. This also includes sharing lessons learned from the three GEF 6 cluster areas and at a national level, for replication and scale-up.