Deputy Director: Programme Management - Green Climate Fund

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

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: advanced project management skills (work plans, monitoring & evaluation, etc.); certification in project management in the development field would be ideal; advanced knowledge on the management of donor-funded projects; in-depth understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation; comprehensive knowledge about legislation pertaining to biodiversity conservation; advanced knowledge and skills on national and global policies on skills development; in-depth project management knowledge and skills to ensure deliverables are done according to contracts, work plan and budget; advanced knowledge on the management of organisational and project finance, including procurement and financial management policies; proven ability to handle financial management external to SANBI – budgeting for proposals, report to donors, budgeting and reporting, etc; comprehensive knowledge about public sector policies including Human Resources, including recruitment and performance management; understanding of government sector and partnership models to achieve goals; being highly organised and efficient; a clear-thinker able to solve problems and see all sides of a situation; ability to manage high pressure and juggling multiple stakeholders each with their own challenges whilst multi skilling across multi projects simultaneously; project content writing, reporting writing and minute-taking for high-level meetings; proven ability to perform monitoring & evaluation of multi projects; advance knowledge and experience for planning, organising, and report writing skills; exceptional organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills; outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written); excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook); The possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key performance responsibilities include:

• Support effective planning, coordination and management of SANBI’s GCF programme;
• Effectively manage programme funds, assets & human resources;
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reporting as per set systems and procedures in SANBI, the GCF and other donors;
• Support stakeholder liaison, communication and management; and
• Facilitate human capital development, change and transformation within the scope of the GCF programme.