Democratic Republic of the Congo: Country Director

Feb 12, 2015 | World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
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The WWF Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) programme has a large portfolio of field programmes in different landscapes, including Salonga, Lac Tumba, Virunga, Itombwe and Bas Congo, as well as different thematic programmes on sustainable forest management, climate, Protected Areas network assessment, and extractive industries. The main areas of work follow four main conservation strategies based on WWF strategic plan for the region: reducing illegal offtake of wildlife; partnering for new, effective and sustainable protected areas; advancing a green economy; and building durable mechanisms to retain biodiversity, forests and carbon.

For our country operation in DRC, one of the largest in the African Region - we are looking for a dynamic and committed Country Director, with knowledge and experience in the region to develop and lead WWF-DRC Country Office so that it is highly influential; is able to shape the sustainability agenda of DRC domestically and globally to deliver on WWF’s global priorities; and plays a leadership role within the WWF Network. The Country Director will also ensure the development of a high performing WWF DRC Country Office with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff, and strong financial resources, delivering conservation impact on issues and in places that are key for WWF’s Network Initiatives and other global conservation priorities.

Location:

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Main responsibilities:

• Provides effective leadership and line management in all key areas - Conservation, Finance and Administration, People & Organizational Development, Partnership Development, Fundraising, Advocacy, and Communications – fulfilling WWF Africa Office’s vision and delivering on the targets set for its Key Performance Indicators in DRC;
• Provides thought leadership on all key issues at the highest organisational level and manages key partnerships in and outside DRC to ensure optimal communication and mutually beneficial relationships;
• Leads on the development and effective implementation of WWF DRC’s country strategy in line with the Green Heart Of Africa (GHOA) Strategic Plan
• Establishes strong partnerships for WWF in DRC and effectively represents the organization towards internal and external stakeholders;
• Establishes and implements effective internal organizational / management structures and ensures that the related policies and processes are in place and properly implemented;
• Ensures that WWF DRC’s legal and reporting requirements are met and that WWFs policies, procedures, standards and Code of Ethics are being adhered to;
• Contributes to the regional management team and the efficient management of WWF in its Central Africa Region.