PROJECT COORDINATOR -HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE BOTSWANA

VACANCY

HPP BOTSWANA EXTERNAL VACANCY

HPP Botswana is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization that has been operating in Botswana since 2001. The organization works to promote actions in the fight for development in areas of health, education, human rights, food security and economic empowerment. Our work towards development is guided by social cohesion and respect for humanity, driven by innovative and cost-effective programs. The activities of HPP Botswana are aligned with the Government of Botswana’s National Vision 2036 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
HPP Botswana is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following positions:
* PROJECT COORDINATOR x1

Duties

• Facilitate the establishment of Looloogane tree nursery.
• Promoting forest and range resources development through production and distribution of tree seeds and seedlings for various tree planting programs.
• Conducting public awareness campaigns on forest and range resources conservation and management.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring strategies and programs in the conservation, management and utilization of plant resources within the Thotayamarula conservation area.
• Conducting regular inventories of plant populations and their habitats and monitor changes therein within the Thotayamarula Conservation area.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

• Advanced/Higher Diploma in Forestry and Range Ecology
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in tree seedling production, range management or any environmental field.
• Experience in planning, management and coordination of conservation projects will be an added advantage.
• Ability to produce project activity reports
• Ability to work with local communities and local trusts
• Experience in project management and coordination is an added advantage.

Competency
• Knowledge of tree seedling production and nursery establishment.
• Extensive knowledge of agroforestry practices.
• Ability to conduct a range of resources, inventories and monitoring.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent writing, reporting and presentation skills.
• Computer skills.