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IUCN SADC-TWIX Project Manager Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
IUCN South Africa looking for “SADC-TWIX Project Manager”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 10th March 2024.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN’s mission is to “influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”.
The IUCN has published a job vacancy announcement on 21st February 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of SADC-TWIX Project Manager to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
Specific Duties
- Maintains and grows contact with wildlife law enforcement agencies and other relevant representatives in SADC Member States;
- Manages the SADC-TWIX mailing list, which includes but is not limited to keeping the mailing list active, managing the server of the mailing list, liaising with the server provider in case of problems, and ensuring that all queries on the mailing list are addressed;
- Manages the SADC-TWIX database of seizure which includes liaising with wildlife enforcement agencies in relation to the transfer of their seizure data to the database, and the cleaning and uploading of seizure data,
- Manages all components of the SADC-TWIX website and provides support related to future IT developments;
- Undertakes trips to SADC countries, as required;
- Seeks national-level support for the SADC-TWIX system in all participating countries and enlarges the number of its users;
- Works closely with the Secretariat of SADC, partner states, inter-governmental organisations and other stakeholders in the implementation and running of SADC-TWIX;
- Convenes, facilitates and/or chairs meetings and workshops, and consolidates relationships with project collaborators;
- Promotes SADC-TWIX among its target audiences and externally and provides assistance to SADC-TWIX users in relation to the use of the system;
- Produces meeting reports detailing agencies/persons consulted and meeting outcomes;
- Engages with other TRAFFIC staff on SADC-TWIX and the co-ordination of TWIX platforms; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Eligibility Criteria
- A university degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline demonstrating understanding of the subject area;
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience working in wildlife policy, conservation or law enforcement, with government, an international non-governmental organization (NGO), inter-governmental organization (IGO), or research institution;
- Strong communication and networking skills and ability to work with sensitivity in different cultural contexts
- Experience working with law enforcement agencies;
- Familiarity with wildlife conservation issues in SADC region
- Fluency and excellent writing skills in English essential, with competency in Portuguese and/or French an advantage
- Willingness and ability to travel widely and frequently and to work under pressure
- Good IT literacy and experience with Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical skills, and an ability to articulate complex issues clearly; and
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Other Details
- Vacancy #: 6758
- Unit: TRAFFIC Southern Africa
- Type of Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IUCN SADC-TWIX Project Manager Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy………
The Closing Date: 10th March 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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