Job Title: East African Regional Manager
Organisation: International Crane Foundation (ICF) and
Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT)
Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT)
Project Name: African Crane
Conservation Programme (ACCP)
Conservation Programme (ACCP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
The African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP), a partnership between
the International Crane Foundation and Endangered Wildlife Trust, aims to have
stable wild populations of the four threatened crane species resident to
sub-Saharan Africa (Wattled, Blue, Grey Crowned, and Black Crowned Cranes).
Moving towards the ICF/EWT strategic vision for 2025, three regional manager
positions will be established, namely Southern Africa, East Africa and West
& Central Africa Regional Managers. The second of these positions is the
ACCP East Africa Regional Manager. This position will be jointly managed by the
ICF/EWT Partnership and Nature Uganda.
the International Crane Foundation and Endangered Wildlife Trust, aims to have
stable wild populations of the four threatened crane species resident to
sub-Saharan Africa (Wattled, Blue, Grey Crowned, and Black Crowned Cranes).
Moving towards the ICF/EWT strategic vision for 2025, three regional manager
positions will be established, namely Southern Africa, East Africa and West
& Central Africa Regional Managers. The second of these positions is the
ACCP East Africa Regional Manager. This position will be jointly managed by the
ICF/EWT Partnership and Nature Uganda.
Job Summary: The East African Regional Manager will
steer the strategic planning, management and implementation of the ICF/EWT
Partnership’s strategy in East Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for
the operational management and the fulfillment of the strategy for the East
African region, working on behalf of the Grey Crowned Crane occurring in the
region and the grasslands, wetlands and catchments on which they depend. This
East African Regional Manager will drive an approach that integrates science
with conservation action; secures cranes in the region; improves the protected
status of key sites; improves the ecological integrity of key sites and their
catchments; addresses and incorporates community needs and livelihoods at each
of the key crane sites; provides education opportunities to achieve the ACCP
objectives. The person will also work strategically both within in Uganda and
regionally, exploring opportunities for collaboration and the development of
partnerships and strong networks that contribute to the ACCP objectives
steer the strategic planning, management and implementation of the ICF/EWT
Partnership’s strategy in East Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for
the operational management and the fulfillment of the strategy for the East
African region, working on behalf of the Grey Crowned Crane occurring in the
region and the grasslands, wetlands and catchments on which they depend. This
East African Regional Manager will drive an approach that integrates science
with conservation action; secures cranes in the region; improves the protected
status of key sites; improves the ecological integrity of key sites and their
catchments; addresses and incorporates community needs and livelihoods at each
of the key crane sites; provides education opportunities to achieve the ACCP
objectives. The person will also work strategically both within in Uganda and
regionally, exploring opportunities for collaboration and the development of
partnerships and strong networks that contribute to the ACCP objectives
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide input into the ACCP and
NatureUganda strategies and develop, monitor and annually review the ACCP:
East Africa strategy and associated documentation. - The incumbent will provide leadership and
overall direction and coordination for all conservation activities, and
facilitate and support the delivery of conservation targets within the
East African region. - Compile an annual ACCP: East Africa report
and oversee the development and monitoring of annual work plans, project
management plans and individual action plans. - Supervise the Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
Country Coordinators, and ensure adequate coordination of all projects and
activities with ACCP partners in East Africa. - The incumbent will ensure that the skills
and capacity available for projects are adequate to fulfil the strategy,
which includes the fostering of staff by upskilling, leading, mentoring
and supervising. - Oversee the database management for the
ACCP, and manage specifically data from the East African projects. - Overall accountability for the financial
sustainability of the ACCP: East African projects, including budget
development, monitoring and management; the development and implementation
of a fund raising strategy; and appropriate and relevant donor servicing,
in collaboration with the ICF, EWT and NatureUganda’s fundraising teams. - Formulate and prioritize relevant research
and conservation projects across East Africa. - The jobholder will also lobby nationally
in Uganda and regionally to achieve species and habitat conservation
objectives. - Actively seek opportunities to gain
exposure for the work of the East African projects, and represent the
ICF/EWT Partnership and NatureUganda at appropriate local, regional and
international meetings. - Provide inputs to communications
products/campaigns to ensure that accurate information is published to
promote the image of the programme, organisation and its conservation
activities. - Develop and maintain a network of partners
and experts and actively seek to build strategic alliances with other
relevant organisations and / or individuals to promote and implement the
goals of the ACCP generally and more specifically the ACCP: East Africa
region. - Provide support in the implementation of
the AEWA International Single Species Action Plan for Grey Crowned Cranes
in the region and the National Action Plan for Grey Crowned Cranes in
Uganda. - Ensure at least one-peer reviewed
publication is produced annually from the East African region.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a four-year degree
in the natural sciences or other relevant field. - At least five years’ experience working in
a relevant field and a proven track record in management. - Strong management and supervisory skills,
including an ability to, provide oversight and mentorship to staff. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
wetland ecosystems and knowledge of tools to monitor the ecosystem
services and species, and ability to analyse data. - Proven ability to network effectively, and
collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and staff at all levels of organizations,
including the free sharing of information and technical expertise as
needed. - Attentive to detail and thoroughness.
- Strong writing and verbal communication
skills including the ability to effectively write reports or develop
strategic plans.. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of
programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Competency in GIS and
spatial analyses. - Flexibility to work the number and
schedule of hours needed to accomplish regular and ad hoc job
responsibilities. - Possession of a valid driver’s license,
and suitable driving experience. - Ability to travel regionally and
internationally, spending time in other countries in Africa at least 10
times a year.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications addressed to the Executive Director NatureUganda with an updated
CV and covering letter via E-mail to: [email protected] or deliver to
NatureUganda Offices on Plot 1 Katalima Crescent Lower Naguru, P.O. Box 27034
Kampala, Uganda
applications addressed to the Executive Director NatureUganda with an updated
CV and covering letter via E-mail to: [email protected] or deliver to
NatureUganda Offices on Plot 1 Katalima Crescent Lower Naguru, P.O. Box 27034
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 12th March 2017 by 5pm
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