There is a fixed-term contract position of GEF 6 Programme Coordinator, at the Kruger National Park. The position will be stationed at the KNP Phalaborwa Office. The successful candidate will be reporting to the General Manager: Regional Integration, KNP.
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.
Location
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.
Please Note
- NB. It should be noted that the positions are externally funded.
- The position is expected to stay outside the Park since there is no accommodation, hence the package is inclusive of housing allowance.
- Total Cost To Company Package: R28, 354.91 (incl. Car Allowance) per month. In addition, the Incumbent will be paid Cell Phone Allowance amounting to R600.00 per month.
- SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDI)/ Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA)
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Mr Mixo Mashaba
Human Capital Management
- Email: mixo.mashaba@sanparks.org
- Telephone: (013) 735 4047
- Postal Address: Private Bag x402, Skukuza, 1350
Documents Required
To apply please provide a cover letter motivating why you should be considered for this position together with a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates/qualifications, ID and driver’s license, with current email addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
Closing Date
20 May 2024