Deputy Director 2: Eco-DRR Landscape Management

This position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A postgraduate qualification in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, of which 4 years’ should be in first-line management position(s).

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Technical experience in designing, planning, or overseeing ecosystem restoration interventions; managing large, multi-site environmental or natural resource management projects, including budgets, contracts, and reporting; project management; maintains sound interpersonal relations; be in possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one-year practical driving experience; and a willingness to travel.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Lead the technical design and coordinate the execution of the assigned project outcome;
• Provide guidance to district teams and implementing partners, and lead co-creation processes to ensure delivery of outputs and promote integration across outcomes;
• Support knowledge generation, documentation, and adaptive management;
• Coordinate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning and safeguards functions on delivery and performance tracking; and
• Contribute to capacity building, technical planning, and quality assurance.