Projects Co-ordinator – Africa

About Us:

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.

Role Overview:

ZSL is seeking a Projects Coordinator to help ensure ZSL’s Africa Conservation Programme projects meet and donor requirements, by providing support to the Africa Programme Management team and working closely with other programme staff both in the UK and overseas. A significant part of the role will be support to the Kenya country programme. The post will contribute to all aspects of the Programme including assisting with administration, financial management, project development and oversight, fundraising, support to overseas programme staff, and communications.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The post holder will provide administrative support to the programme, including but not restricted to: preparation of monthly programme summary reports; keeping the ZSL Projects Database up to date; sourcing, procuring and inventorying equipment and materials; preparing and reviewing MoUs, contracts and agreements; arranging travel requirements.
• The post holder will provide financial support to the programme, including but not restricted to: the checking of receipts against expenses, checking expense allocations to grants, monitoring of spend and reconciling expenditure.
• The post holder supports the programme management team, and other programme staff in tracking project activities to ensure that deliverables are achieved according to the grant contract, work-plan and budget.
• The post holder will liaise on a regular basis with programme staff to coordinate on and assist with the delivery of tasks.
• The post holder will work with other programme staff to produce communication and promotional materials and keep the ZSL website up to date.
• The post holder will contribute to and support on the identification of fundraising opportunities and the preparation of fundraising proposals
• The post holder supports project staff in the compilation of technical and financial reports to donors (and any ad hoc special reports) to satisfy ZSL or donor requirements.

 Person Specification:

• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of technical and financial report writing.
• Experience of contributing to fundraising proposals is desirable.
• Financial management experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively with teams.
• A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent level of work experience in a relevant field.

NB: A high degree of flexibility is essential in situations where planned tasks are superseded by unscheduled events that require priority.

Please note: The position will be based at ZSL’s offices in London and will involve significant travel overseas.

To Apply:

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the ZSL website. If you have any queries regarding this position or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 14^th October 2016.

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