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Project Officer - Integrated Planning to Implement the CBD Strategic Plan and Increase Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change
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More specifically, this will involve:
• Taking the lead on developing local component of the project work plan, in consultation and cooperation with the Technical Coordinator Conservation Areas and Species Diversity (CASD) and the SUSTAIN programme coordinator.
• Managing, implementing and monitoring the technical activities described in Project Work Plan where IUCN ESARO is listed as the responsible party; (including assuring quality of performance & progress, timing and budget);
• Preparing and finalising required (Monthly, Semi Annual, Annual) technical and financial reports of the project, for both Tanzania and Zambia. Ensure collection, collation, and reporting of all project data and documents, and assist with the submission of technical progress reports according to the agreed formats and deadlines;
• Ensure that project budgets are utilized and monitored in accordance with IUCN internal controls and donor agreements;
• Communication and Coordination of activities with various stakeholders that will include implementing partners, other IUCN and non-IUCN projects and potential local donors.
• Supporting learning processes and contributing to ensuring that ESARO and ELC utilizes lessons, experiences and new knowledge gained by the project to inform wider spectrum of stakeholders as well strengthen its Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation Programs.
• Providing technical advice to national consultants; provide technical support and facilitation to project activities and ensure quality outputs that meet the satisfaction of project partners and donors;
• Development of a project M&E framework which capture the aims and objectives of the project; strengthen capacity for M&E within the project, and ensure that all the information related to the implementation of projects is adequately filed, organized and updated for easy access.
• Develop synergies and support implementation of any other projects or activities at TCO, implement other duties as may be directed by TCO Head of Office from time to time
• Support the mainstreaming of the outputs and outcomes of the project (including guidance material, training outputs, policies briefs, lessons leant and others), especially as they relate to integrated planning, in the broader SUSTAIN project. This would involve collaboration and regular communications with the SUSTAIN team at national level, clusters level in Tanzania and potentially at regional level to mainstream the outputs and outcomes.
• Work closely with the SUSTAIN coordinator in Tanzania and the SUSTAIN Sumbawanga and Ihemi/ Kilombero cluster leads (implementing partners) in implementing the project to ensure alignment and added value with SUSTAIN activities
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• A Master’s degree in environmental management, natural resource management, Land use planning or related disciplines • At least 5 years working experience, preferably in the management of projects in Natural Resource Management, rural development or a related field • Experience with results-based project cycle management including monitoring and evaluation methodologies and project budget management • Experience in participatory and community based development or natural resource management approaches • A good understanding of land use planning issues in Eastern and Southern Africa • Experience in interacting confidently with multiple stakeholders including with government officials and local communities • Willingness to undertake regular field visits in challenging environments; • Excellent verbal and communication skills in English is essential. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili is necessary, • Strong motivation for working on land use, biodiversity conservation, climate change and sustainable development; • Ability to work with minimum supervision and function in multicultural and multidisciplinary environment; • High personal integrity especially in matters related to finance, official information and communications; • Excellent communication skills and proven writing ability. • Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint) use of internet and online communication tools; and • Strong organizational and administrative skills; • Strong interpersonal, management and supervisory skills and experience; • Willingness to undertake regular field visits in challenging environments • Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability; |
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