Chemonics International seeks a\u00a0Biodiversity Specialist,
\nOrganizational Development\/ Capacity Building Manager,\u00a0and\u00a0Program Coordinator\u00a0for the USAID-funded Resilient Waters Program. This five-year program aims to build more resilient and water secure Southern African communities and ecosystems through improved management of transboundary natural resources and increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The positions will be based in Pretoria, South Africa. Fluency in English is required for all listed positions.<\/p>\n
Job Title: Biodiversity Specialist<\/strong> The biodiversity specialist will oversee activities to promote biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, and improved natural resources management in key biodiversity areas of the program\u2019s footprint. He or she will use knowledge of proven climate change adaptation strategies to promote climate-resilient policies and planning at the regional, national, and local levels. He or she will help key institutions improve critical habitat management, mitigate and monitor threats to biodiversity, and apply more resilient practices to biodiversity conservation approaches. Building on established relationships, he or she will work with Resilient Waters\u2019 partners, target municipalities, and local authorities to ensure biodiversity considerations are entrenched in their systems and policies. Illustrative tasks and activities include developing and conducting and\/or developing biodiversity monitoring, strategic environmental assessments and climate change adaptation strategies,supporting the development and implementation of wildlife monitoring systems,identifying opportunities for data-sharing and enhanced integrated monitoring,facilitating private sector integration into river basin management approaches,developing and strengthening management plans for key protected areas and buffer areas,collaborating with communities to identify and facilitate implementation of co-management approaches,working with key stakeholders to apply information-based land-use decision-making.<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/p>\n To apply to this position, please use this link:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2OR2wWX<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Organizational Development\/Capacity Building Manager<\/strong> The organizational development\/capacity building manager will work with the Resilient Waters Program\u2019s institutional partners to develop capacity in transboundary governance, planning, operations and management, especially as related to transboundary natural resources management, WASH, biodiversity and climate change adaptation. He or she will work with SADC, river basin organizations (RBOs), and transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs), government as well as community organizations, municipalities, utilities and other project partners, to develop and apply capacity needs assessments, create capacity building plans, and define organizational development impact pathways and strategies. He or she will be responsible for providing strategic guidance, oversight and management of RWP\u2019s project staff embedded in RBOs, TFCAs, and other beneficiaries at national and local levels. He or she will facilitate development of tools for application within beneficiary institutions with a view to enhance capacity and design necessary trainings to improve operations and management within key partner organizations. To apply to this position, please use this link:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QWG6oL<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Program Coordinator<\/strong> The program coordinator will collaborate closely with the technical component leads to coordinate activities and initiatives aligned with program\u2019s work plan and key objective areas while ensuring effective integration of multi-disciplinary approaches. He or she will work closely with operations, Grants? procurement and finance teams to properly develop specific plans of action and timelines to ensure scheduled program technical activities are implemented successfully and according to schedule. The program coordinator will collaborate with the technical team to plan and prepare concept notes and estimated budgets for program activities and assist with drafting scopes of work and identification of short-term consultants as needed. The program coordinator will contribute to the planning and implementation of the monitoring and reporting activities. He or she will ensure program activities and technical developments and achievements are shared with the communications specialist, and will provide input into work plan development and quarterly, annual and other progress reports.<\/p>\n Requirements:<\/p>\n To apply to this position, please use this link:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2AeBFyP<\/a><\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/strong>: Apply online at the links below by\u00a0December\u00a005, 2018.<\/strong>\u00a0This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please.<\/p>\n Application for Biodiversity Specialist:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2OR2wWX<\/a><\/p>\n Application for Organizational Development\/Capacity Building Manager:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QWG6oL<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJob Location:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Pretoria<\/p>\n\n
\nJob Location:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Pretoria<\/p>\n
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\nJob Location:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Pretoria<\/p>\n\n