PROGRAMME AND POLICY MANAGER - CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

Conservation International

Programme and Policy Manager

Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa

Reporting to the Executive Secretary of the GDSA, the Programme and Policy Manager is responsible for GDSA programme management and liaison with the Focal Points of the GDSA countries in all matters related to the GDSA consultation, coordination, and programme and policy implementation processes.

Requirements

Responsibilities

1. GDSA programme management and liaison with GDSA Focal Points and support GDSA interactions with the Government of Botswana and other national and regional organizations (e.g. SADC, World Bank, UNDP) on matters related to the implementation of the GDSA commitments incl. reporting
2. Analyse national and sub-national legal, policy and institutional frameworks and conditions related to the mainstreaming of sustainable development, green economy, Natural Capital Accounting, and biodiversity conservation into national development, identifying gaps and proposing strategies and innovations for moving forward.
3. Support regional information exchanges in GDSA focal areas through research and analyses, and preparing information for the GDSA website.
4. Lead preparation and participate in national and regional meetings to support GDSA programme implementation and related training, capacity building, communication and information exchanges.
5. Lead and support fundraising efforts for regional and country programme implementation for such outputs and interventions as reflected in the GDSA work plan.

Qualifications / skills

• Masters or PhD in Environmental, Political or Social Sciences, with five or more years’ experience in policy analysis and programme management.
• Solid knowledge and experience in sustainable development, environment and natural resource management policies and programmes in Africa
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, liaison, communication and writing skills
• Experience in the use of MS Offi ce and other common offi ce software packages
• Fluency and proposal writing skills in English. Ability to read and work in other languages of GDSA signatory countries (French, Portuguese) is a distinct advantage
• Experience in multi-sectoral programme fundraising and management of institutional partnerships is an advantage.

Company profile

Conservation International recognizes that to change the global development path we must engage and influence all sectors of society. This approach is based on our recognition that global economic development – which has the potential to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people in poverty around the world – also has the potential to erode the healthy ecosystems and ecosystems services upon which sustainable development ultimately depends.

Closing date and application instructions

The position is based in Gaborone, Botswana at the GDSA Secretariat offices and requires regular travel to GDSA countries (up to 40%). Applications include: cover letter, CV and references should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, GDSA and submitted totbabili@conservation.org.

Deadline: December 4, 2015