CAR: Conservation Manager

Nov 13, 2022 | World Wide Fund for Nature
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The World Wide Fund for Nature Inc. is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.


Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do


We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
 

Location: Bangui, CAR


Mission:

Lead the development, implementation and coordination of WWF's conservation programs in the CAR. Ensure the continued alignment of WWF CAR's strategic and conservation plans with national priorities, including the successful achievement of conservation key performance indicators at the WWF CAR Country Programme Office.
 

Main responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the operational implementation of CAR's strategic and conservation plans: lead conservation staff in the development of annual work plans, oversee and ensure the implementation of these plans;
  • Provide advice and support to the Country Coordinator for conservation aspects;
  • Promote the vision and objectives of CAR's strategic and conservation plans to external stakeholders and WWF, and participates in the strategic partnership building/fundraising approach in collaboration with the National Coordinator and others regional leaders, if any;
  • Manage, coach conservation staff and provide them with technical assistance;
  • Provide leadership in the development of the conservation plan by identifying and designing new projects through participatory processes.

Which translates into 5 key areas of intervention:

  1. Conservation Program planning and development
  2. Project design and proposal development
  3. Project implementation and monitoring
  4. Reporting
  5. Liaison, lobbying, and policy-influencing.

What you need:

Required Qualifications:  

  • Minimum Master's degree in an environmental/conservation field. An additional university degree and training in business management, international relations/development or other related fields would be a great advantage;
  • More than 10 years of professional experience of which at least 5 years in a management role in Central Africa, with demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams;
  • Proven track record in developing, leading and managing large-scale programs and/or institutions in conservation, natural resource management, international development and/or other related fields;
  • A proven leader with experience leading and managing conservation programs in Congo and the region, including cross-border conservation programs;
  • Good knowledge and understanding of conservation priorities and programs in the sub-region and in Africa
  • Superior oral and written communication skills in English and French.

Required skills and competences:

  • Proven leadership and team management skills;
  • Fluency in English and French;
  • Demonstrated skills in project planning, proposal writing, financial management, implementation, evaluation and experience working with donors;
  • Strong professional interest in nature conservation;
  • Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Interested candidates should prepare and submit: a cover letter and a curriculum vitae to the following e-mail address: recruitment@wwfcar.org

Deadline for applications: 18th November 2022.

The subject should read “Application for the position of Conservation Manager”. 

Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce!