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Job Title: Biodiversity And Stewardship Officer: Land Reform & Biodiversity Stewardship Programme<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> \u2022Develop and maintain working relationships with the respective provincial conservation authorities, namely MTPA regional staff involved in biodiversity stewardship; SANBI. Requirements:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Volksrust, Mpumalanga, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> Biodiversity And Stewardship Officer: Land Reform & Biodiversity Stewardship Programme1#
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n24 Months<\/p>\n
\nBackground:<\/strong>
\nThe WWF-SA Land Reform and Biodiversity Stewardship programme has its flagship project located in the Enkangala Grasslands project area (spanning three provinces \u2013 KZN, Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape). The programme has facilitated over 120 000 ha\u2019s of land and engages over 70 000 people under various biodiversity stewardship arrangements and is expanding its influence at a rapid pace. The current staff contingent engages three provincial agencies and works work with rural communities to achieve effective protection of strategic water sources areas in these biodiversity-rich high-altitude grasslands.
\nThis position will report to the Program Manager: Land Reform & Biodiversity Stewardship.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Secure partnership arrangements with relevant stakeholders and role players for the effective implementation of biodiversity stewardship agreements.
\n\u2022Develop and manage biodiversity stewardship agreements with relevant land reform beneficiaries.
\n\u2022Provide a support service to relevant land reform beneficiaries and provincial conservation authorities in developing biodiversity stewardship agreements.
\n\u2022Maintain an effective monitoring system of biodiversity stewardship sites to ensure adequate biodiversity protection.
\n\u2022Provide support in identifying funding opportunities for land reform projects.
\n\u2022Identify new opportunities for biodiversity stewardship expansion in line with project targets and ensure relevant procedures and processes are followed for implementation.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022A recognized tertiary qualification in an environmental or natural science field.
\n\u2022At least three-year experience in the conservation, natural science or related field, preferable with multidiscipline project management experience.
\n\u2022Computer literate – good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. GIS literacy a strong advantage.
\n\u2022The successful candidate should be a good communicator, should be able to facilitate identification of stakeholder needs and develop effective responses.
\n\u2022Strong negotiation and facilitation abilities are required to develop and nurture effective partnerships with relevant landowners, land associations, conservation\/environmental organisations and governmental departments.
\n\u2022Develop and maintain working relationships with the respective provincial agencies
\n\u2022A background in dealing with rural communities would be advantageous
\n\u2022South African Citizen with the ability to speak, read and write English and isiZulu is vital, additional official language would be an added advantage
\n\u2022A valid driver\u2019s license (Code 8 or 10) accompanied by willingness and ability to travel
\n\u2022Self-managed individual with a task-orientated focus that delivers consistent outcomes.
\n\u2022Proven team player, willing to accept additional responsibility, show initiative, and proactively work to exceed targets.
\n\u2022Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.<\/p>\n