Programme Assistant, Katavi – Mpanda, Tanzania
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BACKGROUND:
Established in 1948, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the input of more than 10,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. IUCN has had its operations in Tanzania for more than four decades working with many partners and supporters to implement a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects ranging from management of protected areas, forest ecosystems, coastal resources, aquatic ecosystems, and climate change resilience.
Currently, Tanzania is implementing a suite of integrated projects in sustainable agriculture, coastal and ocean resilience, landscape restoration and water resources management that incorporate biodiversity conservation, gender, and climate change as a cross-cutting pillars.
IUCN Tanzania is seeking the services of a Programme Assistant to support the administrative and operational delivery of the current and planned portfolio of projects including: The Restoration Initiative, Bahari Mali, ReSea, SUSTAIN Eco, Sustain Pro, Integrated Water Resources Management, and Inclusive Conservation Initiative.
Under direct supervision of the SUSTAIN Programme Manager, the Programme Assistant is responsible for delivery of SUSTAIN Eco, The Restoration Initiative and Integrated Water Resources Management initiative in the Sumbawanga – Katavi Landscape in addition to complementing the operational and coordination requirements of other country projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project technical support;
Based in Mpanda - Katavi, the incumbent will be a key liaison between the programme headquarters in Dar es Salaam and partners throughout the other priority landscapes identified.
The incumbent will also support knowledge management efforts, digitization, and communications.
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for implementing project output areas related to Knowledge Management of integrated water resources management, catchment planning, conservation, restoration initiatives, carbon trading related piloting activities, water allocation planning, and climate-resilient initiatives.
Assist with preparation of annual work-plans and production of progress reports as required by IUCN and collaborating partners.
Organizes, coordinates and moderates’ knowledge sharing events such as multi-stakeholders’ forums, workshops, and conferences.
Provide technical information to support projects, business development efforts, knowledge base and other work products, as requested by supervisor and colleagues.
Track partners and contractors to ensure that project activities are delivered on-time.
Contribute to the development of communication materials to support information dissemination as well as development of case studies, data collection and surveys.
Programme operational and administrative support;
Assist the management of the project related expenditures in accordance with IUCN procurement procedures;
Acts as the contact person during the absence of project heads, following up on any priorities with appropriate staff and partners;
Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and documentation in the absence of project leads, and draft preliminary versions of correspondence;
Takes minutes of regular team meetings and other meetings as required;
Workshops and Events management;
Liaise with government, members of other organizations to coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops that take place in the landscape and beyond;
Liaise with and assist partners and consultants as required to ensure smooth functioning of activities in the landscape;
Coordinate and disseminate all internal and external material, including publicity and background documents for local and regional events;
Prepare training kits or information packages and sends material to participants in a timely manner.
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• POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education; A University degree in a relevant discipline including forestry, water resources management, natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, environmental management, agriculture, community development, or related fields. Knowledge of Issues related to environmental, natural resource management, climate change, community development, will be an added advantage. Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools; Work Experience; At least three years of professional experience in conservation, forest and natural resources management and governance, sustainable agriculture, or community development. Knowledge of conservation, natural resources governance and sustainable development issues Experience in the design of work plans and budgets Practical experience in the implementation of field projects as well as in organizing and facilitating project events – meetings, workshops, and field trips. Experience in the production of communication materials. Language Proficiency; Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal). Core Competencies; Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team. Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive, and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives, and values in a diligent and professional manner. Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach. Functional competencies; Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability Excellent report writing skills Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, power point) use of internet and online communication tools Highly motivated and results driven Excellent interpersonal skills Must be a strong team player Committed to continuous learning towards self-development; Willing to travel and work in rural areas frequently within Tanzania to other landscapes when IUCN operates. |
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IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
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Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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