Technical Coordinator – Wildlife Crimes – Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) Secretariat

The Organization

The Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) Secretariat is the designated entity established by the KAZA Partner States to manage the day-to-day operations of the TFCA. Its overall mandate is to develop KAZA TFCA into a world class conservation area and premier tourism destination. This mandate is executed under the guidance of the KAZA Partner States with support from development partners and stakeholders. The Secretariat is a multi-cultural working environment.

JOB VACANCY

KAZA TFCA Secretariat is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly qualified individuals to fill the positions of) a Technical Coordinator – Wildlife Crimes; and Translator (Portuguese & English. Both positions are contractual, with a six months’ probation and tenable at the KAZA Secretariat in Kasane, Botswana

 VACANCY no. 1, 2019- Technical Coordinator – Wildlife Crimes

The Technical Coordinator – Wildlife Crimes, will oversee, lead, develop and ensure the overall delivery of the wildlife crimes prevention component of KAZA TFCA.  S/he is responsible for the development and implementation of combatting wildlife crimes strategies in KAZA TFCA. The position is both strategic and very operational and result oriented. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to the KAZA Partner States, within their respective components of KAZA TFCA and at a transboundary scale, as well as facilitate better coordination of efforts and investments towards combatting wildlife crimes.

This is a contractual position with a duration of two (2) years.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

At least a postgraduate degree or equivalent in natural resource management, international development, or related field of study.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ proven project management capacity in a multi-partner donor-funded project in natural resource management or related sectors;
• effectively work and collaborate with national government authorities and other stakeholders;
• excellent communication and inter-personal skills in facilitating and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners;
• capacity to lead multi-sector and multi-disciplinary teams;
• draft, edit and produce bankable proposals and results-focused reports; and
• excellent understanding of dynamics related to combatting wildlife crimes at global with a specific focus to the KAZA Partner States and the sub-region.
• willingness to work and travel extensively in remote conditions are a prerequisite; and
• experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent understanding of dynamics related to combatting wildlife crimes at global with a specific focus to the KAZA Partner States and the sub-region is a key requirement for this position.

 Eligibility: Applications from citizens and residents of the KAZA Partner States along with the ability to speak and write Portuguese will be added advantages.