Program Director of Policy (GM063)

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My client is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Program Director of Policy to represent the organisation in high-level policy and technical dialogues with government agencies, multi-lateral institutions and other stakeholders in the United States with the aim of generating public support and partnerships for landscape-level conservation and development programming in sub-Saharan Africa. This position will work closely with field-based program teams, cross-site technical staff, and fellow program design team members. The person hired will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be confident and capable presenter, have excellent diplomatic skills, a track record in effective advocacy, and a sound understanding of contemporary conservation and development issues in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Representing the organisations approach and programs to targeted institutions at high and technical levels
• Being up to date at all times on activities and best practice across its portfolio of landscapes
• Tracking and coordinating responses to all US Government funding sources as well as emerging opportunities with multi-lateral institutions such as the GEF, World Bank, UN, and others
• Developing and implementing a targeted legislative strategy to increase awareness of the organisations work and role as an effective implementing partner of donor agencies
• Representing the organisation in Washington-based conservation consortiums such as the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group, International Conservation Caucus Foundation, and others.

Qualifications

• Reputable Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in relevant field (e.g. economics, business, conservation, natural resource management, rural development).
• Substantial experience working at a responsible level, including direct experience in conservation and/or development in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in high level relationship development, management and outreach with public institutions.
• Experience in advocacy will be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and write succinct project and policy briefing reports, white papers, etc.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet Explorer).
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Fluency in French and African language(s) an advantage.
• Willingness to travel (within the US occasionally and internationally two to three times per year).

A competitive salary (based on knowledge, skills, experience and ability) and relocation package is offered for this position

To apply, please send your 2-3 page CV, cover letter and a sample of original, written work in word format to graham@caenviro.co.za quoting the reference number GM063

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.