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1: Portfolio Manager, Coastal and Ocean Resilience, Dar es Salaam
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direct supervision of the Country Representative, Tanzania (and advisory support from the regional heads of Coastal and Ocean Resilience and Land Systems), the Portfolio Manager, Coastal and Ocean Resilience will work closely with designated focal points from relevant Ministries, Government Institutions, Academic and Research Institutions, partner NGOs and donor.
The Portfolio Manager, Coastal and Ocean Resilience, will move the COR portfolio from a collection of projects to a strategically integrated programme platform that: Apply systems thinking and adaptive management
REQUIREMENTS
• Position requirements: Education;
Advanced degree with 12 years’ experience in environmental  sciences, natural resources management, strategic management, sustainable development or any other discipline that is relevant to nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Work Experience;
We’re looking for an outstanding, hands-on, highly motivated, autonomous, innovative, solution-oriented, result-driven and resourceful individual with the following progressive experience: 12 years of progressive leadership experience in conservation, climate resilience, or environmental programme management.
Experience in leading multi-project or multi-donor portfolios, including strategy development, systems thinking, and long-term programme visioning.
Demonstrate proven track record in designing and securing large-scale donor-funded programmes
Experience and knowledge in policy engagement and governance reform, including representation in high-level national or regional fora.
Expertise in integrated coastal/landscape-seascape management and cross-sector coordination
Experience applying adaptive management, Theory of Change approaches, and results-based frameworks aligned with global biodiversity/climate targets.
Demonstrate proven team leadership and organizational strengthening experience, including senior leadership experience and ensuring high-quality programme delivery.
Language requirement;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision-making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional competencies;
Adheres to IUCN core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability.
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational, administrative, reporting and communication skills.
A motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of output.
A team player with a strong interest to work in an international environment.
2: Ruvuma Transboundary Landscape Coordinator, Kiko Ave, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
The Role : The post holder will provide leadership, strategic direction, coordination, collaboration and support fundraising for the effective management and implementation of the Ruvuma Transboundary Programme, in line with the Ruvuma Transboundary Landscape strategy to 2030 and relevant WWF Country Office and Regional Strategic Plans. The broad vision for this programme is ‘ an ecologically flourishing and resilient transboundary landscape with people thriving in harmony with wildlife and ecosystems; by protecting the landscape through an integrated approach that balances development and environmental needs, the programme enhances climate resilience, safeguards biodiversity and ecosystem services and supports the coexistence of human and wildlife populations.’
Qualifications
A Master of  Science degree (MSc) in a relevant discipline (e.g. natural sciences, social sciences, conservation biology, landscape ecology, economics, conservation planning or related field). Holding a PhD will be an advantage.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Ruvuma Transboundary Leader has line management responsibility for the Ruvuma Landscape National Coordinator in the host country office (Tanzania). In the Mozambique office the Transboundary Leader is linked to the structure via the organogram via a dotted line relationship to the Terrestrial Landscape Coordinator and Ruvuma landscape staff, with whom it is imperative that s/he creates effective working relationships. In addition, the Leader works closely and consistently with landscape and country office staff in Tanzania and Mozambique, National Offices and across the WWF Network to ensure effective delivery of the Ruvuma strategy.
S/he is also responsible for managing certain project budgets directly, especially for transboundary projects as well as the budget for Ruvuma Landscape programme costs which include Ruvuma staff, office and some field activities, including sub-grants to local partners. The role also maintains oversight to help ensure that individual field project workplans and budgets within the Ruvuma geo-scope are aligned with and support the overall Ruvuma strategy.
Working Relationships
Internal : Interacts with other WWF staff daily, and as required coordinates and interacts with the WWF Mozambique and WWF Tanzania Country Directors, Conservation Directors and other Programme Leads as well as WWF Regional Office for Africa, WWF International, supporting WWF offices and other WWF Network staff.
External : Interacts with delivery partners and other stakeholders which may include local/county/district governments, national government and South African Development Community, staff at different levels, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, donors, and specialists/consultants.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the nature of tasks anticipated proactively from the Ruvuma Transboundary Leader. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
3: Northern Tanzania (NOT) Landscape Programme National Coordinator, Kiko Ave, Mikocheni, Dar es salaam
Profile and Required Experience
A minimum of a master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Wildlife, Forestry, environmental and/or natural  sciences. An advanced degree (PhD) will be an added advantage.
Energetic and self-motivated person, good leadership and people management skills, strong ability to work with minimum supervision and a character focused on team building and motivation of others.
The candidate is required to have a sound demonstrable technical background and experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, field coordination, staff management, fundraising, donor relations and management of multi-stakeholder projects and programmes.
The candidate must have experience in managing teams of different cultures, behaviours and multiple technical disciplines.
The candidate must embrace WWF Core Values, Behaviours and other guiding policies for maximising and delivering conservation impacts on the ground.
At least 7 years’ experience of working on complex programmes with multiple and diverse implementation partners and stakeholders, including high-level political engagement, community livelihood initiatives, including cross-cutting themes and delivering on multiple objectives.
At least 7 years’ experience in programme development and management, including preparing and managing sizeable and complex budgets, technical and financial reporting, matrix working, programme monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements for implementation.
Good management, leadership and coordination skills and experience in leading and supervising remote teams.
Proven experience in coordinating and monitoring projects including good M&E skills and experience in writing technical project reports.
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to build coalitions, negotiate, manage conflict with high-level diplomacy, solve problems and overcome obstacles.
Demonstrated ability to drive multi-stakeholder engagement processes including stakeholder workshops, and to build capacity of multiple stakeholders to engage in landscape planning and management.
Experience and skills in training, transfer of knowledge,  communication and facilitation skills.
A good understanding of governance structures in Tanzania.
Willingness to work in the field and travel to remote areas within the region.
Knowledge of computer software packages for word processing, databases and spreadsheets and use of the internet.
Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent knowledge and use of English and Swahili language.
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