BACKGROUND:

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Tanzania is seeking for a competent and motivated Project Executant(PE) for the East Usambara Restoration Project to be based in Tanga, Tanzania.

Major Responsibility:

The Project Executant will work for the overall project coordination of the East Usambara Restoration project (EURP) including engagement with implementing partners. This position will essentially involve considerable interaction with partners in Central and Local Government, National Government Authorities, Private sectors, National and Local Civil society organizations (CSOs), Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), Research institutions and local communities.

Specific Duties:

1. Implements the above-named project and prepares monthly updates, quarterly and annual technical progress reports.
2. Development of project annual work plan, budget, fund advance request and concept notes
3. Ensure smooth cooperation with WWF Switzerland, other project staff and parties to accomplish project activities and goals.
4. Financial responsibility may include working within available budgets, managing field budget and
5. allowances for stakeholders and partners.
6. Creation of high-quality field stories, data bases and undertakes project monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Communications Officer.
7. Ensure compliance with WWF internal policies and external requirements.
8. Actively engage and supports proposal development for other projects within WTL
9. Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
10. Responsible for his/her project performance management, through training and career development with the help from the WWF TCO Forest Coordinator, and responsible of ensuring performance management of the Field officer as well
11. Supervise and guide the field implementing partners including participating villages
12. Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
13. Undertakes any other assignment as assigned from time to time by the Forest Program Coordinator and WTL Lead.
14. Ensure the project adhere to WWF ESSF procedures developed for the WTL.

Required Qualifications

Holder of bachelor degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Science or any other related field. A Master degree can be an added advantage. Five years relevant professional experience in natural resources management, forest landscape restoration and community-based conservation projects and experience in coordinating and facilitating trainings and meetings. Strong knowledge and understanding of the Theory behind Forest Landscape Restoration, Climate Change and application of Nature-Based Solutions for impactful restoration and community benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional information: Interested applicants may get the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) through the following websites: https:// www.wwf.or.tz/jobs_and_opportunities/jobs/ Applications must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Friday, 22nd July 2022 at 17h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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