Regional Programme Manager, Wildlife Programmes

The Regional Programme Manager will play a role in securing programme funding, developing project proposals and managing funding relationships with various partners. S/he will be expected to regularly represent CI and build alliances with key external stakeholders including government and NGO officials, donors and other parties critical to programme success
This position does not manage staff. Duties are performed under general direction and subject to general review.
Key Responsibilities
General (60%): This role is responsible for the strategic support and management of a portfolio of conservation, livelihoods and enforcement projects across the Africa region and includes amongst others these tasks:
Provide technical and coordination support for the development and implementation of projects across the region
Develop program strategies, objectives, work plans and metrics.
Monitor, measure, and provide periodic progress, metric and concept reports.
Ensure compliance with CI policies, funding agreements and local requirements.
Identify capacity building needs and support efforts to address capacity gaps.
Promote information sharing. Build stakeholder understanding and support by developing fact sheets, statistics, and related conservation, enforcement and livelihoods materials.
Present at conferences and other events to share best practices and lessons learned.
Effectively engage stakeholders including donors, government and NGOs, technical colleagues and other partners important to program success.
Represent the organization externally and serve as a trusted point of contact for CI.
Identify opportunities for program growth and development.
Support program financial sustainability by identifying funding opportunities. Partner with CI and HQ staff on funding proposals and contribute to regional/global fundraising efforts.
Organise regional meetings, working groups, and trainings as required
Assist with CI content for websites and social media and various other contributions to CI global activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Regional Support(40%): This role will provide technical, monitoring and advisory support to the CI country programs in Madagascar, Liberia, South Africa and Botswana and at times to the EPI member states in relation to:
Wildlife and forestry conservation
Wildlife, forestry and marine laws, policies, crime, trafficking and enforcement
Human Wildlife Conflict
Livelihoods and conservation
Support to the Executive Director on the EPI program
Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Environmental, Biological or Conservation Sciences, with not less than 5 years or more related work experience.
Program or project management experience, preferably in the conservation and wildlife crime and enforcement fields
Familiar with working with NGOs and Government authorities up to and including Ministerial level
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing project managing livelihoods programs
Demonstrated success in influencing and partnering with key stakeholders
Demonstrated success in development of project proposals, and raising funds for programmatic initiatives within donor and governmental arenas
Strong technical and analytical skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Team player and able to work effectively with diverse works groups in a multicultural environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proven ability to multitask and meet priorities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision
Preferred Skills
Experience in Human-Elephant and/or Human-Wildlife-Conflict mitigation programs
Experience in the use of GIS software and the creation of site specific maps
Experience of working across several diverse African countries
A working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent (not less than 40%) local and international travel across difficult terrains within Africa and to CI Headquarters.
Will need to be able to work in remote locations under difficult conditions.
This position is based at Conservation International Office in Nairobi, Kenya
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization:
Passion : We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all its forms.
Respect : We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
Integrity : We act with integrity and accountable to others for our actions.
Optimism : We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
Courage : We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork : We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.