Lake Tanganyika Program Coordinator at The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

💥Lake Tanganyika Program Coordinator
Job ID 52360
Location Tanzania
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
The
mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity
and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding
mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many
reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
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One
of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so
that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that
their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our
mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the
communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and
skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a
holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
“you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
We
aim to achieve strong and sustained TNC relationship with Lake
Tanganyika Authority (LTA) which delivers conservation efficiency around
Lake Tanganyika riparian states. The Lake Tanganyika Program
Coordinator supports Lake Tanganyika Program Director to cultivate and
maintain relationship with the LTA, respective government agencies,
other conservation organizations and development partners in the basin.
They strengthen lake-wide partnership for a sustained and responsible
fisheries management on Lake Tanganyika and support the Lake Tanganyika
Program Director to guide the implementation of the Lake Tanganyika
Program by fostering strong partnerships with governments and partners
in the four riparian countries. Reporting to the Lake Tanganyika Program
Director and working closely with the Lake Tanganyika Monitoring
Officer, Tuungane Program team, the Africa Freshwater Director, and
Africa freshwater protection staff, this position will be based in
Tanzania at the TNC office in Kigoma with possible relocation to Rukwa.

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The
Lake Tanganyika Program Coordinator supports the design of the TNC
Lake Tanganyika Program strategic plan, and annual action plan
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Main roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership and management of a complex freshwater program.
• Supervise the monitoring of key deliverables, outputs, and outcomes as per work plans.
• Ensure coordination among numerous stakeholders, partners, and participants for the project.
• Coordinate budget management and tracking of Program progress with assistance from the TNC Operations team
• Oversee
  project management for the program, using TNC’s Highly Effective Teams
  and any other approaches to effectively manage key projects and support
  the work of cross-functional, cross-geographic teams towards the desired
  outcome.
• Coordinate work plans, manage consultants, and negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Oversees preparation and implementation of grants and contracts.
• Mentor and manage professional staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development.
• Establish
  and maintain optimal standards of performance for the department or
  program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Supports
  the Lake Tanganyika Program Director to ensure that public and private
  funds are raised to meet program needs, in support of the TNC Africa
  philanthropy team.
• Builds cooperation from outside parties to
  accomplish program goals, particularly with the Lake Tanganyika
  Authority and riparian governments as well as other partners.
• May
  work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult
  and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Frequently makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• English and French language fluency
• Experience
  in building and managing consortia of partners across institutions
  (e.g., communities, NGOs, private and government) and varying sectors.
• Experience with organizational and communication skills.

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience required.
• 5-7
  years’ experience in conservation practice, Natural Resources
  management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation and/or fisheries policy and plans.
• Knowledge
  and experience in fundraising, linking and collaborating with
  international organizations, and fostering Public–Private–Community –
  Partnership (PPCP).
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in inland fisheries and freshwater conservation
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity and fisheries information systems and initiatives
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English, French, and Kiswahili
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and donor-related reporting experience.
• Politically savvy.
• Strong
  understanding of the ecological, social, and economic background of
  Tanzania, Burundi, DRC, and Zambia and fishing communities.
• Knowledge
  of the environmental sector and wildlife management policies, laws, and
  development issues of the Lake Tanganyika four riparian countries

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WHAT WE BRING
Since
1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots
action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most
effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the
dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact
conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and
comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries
where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement
benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability
coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and
well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 52360 submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The
Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to
diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best
advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse
backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status
or other status protected by law.

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TNC
is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If
you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send
a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Where
legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully
vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect
against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to
comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally
mandated exemption.