JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
TECHNICAL
Support to the AfESG membership and its ongoing activities
Respond to all technical queries made to the AfESG Secretariat from within and beyond the membership, or direct them as appropriate.
Liaise with and assist the co-Chairs on all issues related to the work of the AfESG on human-elephant conflict.
Liaise with and assist the co-Chairs and members of the AfESG Data Review Working Group on al l aspects of the AfESG ‘s data needs
Coordination of technical undertakings of the AfESG staff.
Under direction from the co-Chairs, coordinate the day-to-day work of the AfESG Secretariat to deliver on all AfESG technical needs
Fundraising for the AfESG
Draft funding proposals to support activities related to the operations of the AfESG including fundraising to cover core operating costs for the AfESG Secretariat.
Assist the co-Chairs with other fundraising activities
Other technical undertakings.
Liaise with members and partners on the formulation of national, sub-regional and continental conservation strategies for the African elephant
Update and maintain a collection of recent, published and unpublished documents covering all aspects of African elephant conservation and management
Help to maintain a computerised bibliographic database of all relevant literature
Oversee technical preparation for AfESG meetings
Oversee the write-up of the proceedings of the AfESG meetings, including articles for Pachyderm , the minutes of the formal AfESG meetings (e.g. various meetings of the membership and Task Forces) and any other technical outputs from the meetings
Help solicit and collect articles for Pachyderm, the biannual journal of threeSpecialist Groups (African Elephant, African Rhino and Asian Rhino) and liaise with the Editor of Pachyderm on all stages of the production and distribution of issues
W rite and submit regular reports to Species, the Newsletter of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
Write reports to the co-Chairs of the SSC, as and when requested
Oversee and control the quality of the technical content of the AfESG website
Work with partners on delivering technical documentation to policy audiences, including CITES
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of the AfESG offices, staff and administrative matters
Under direction from the co-Chairs, co-ordinate and oversee the day-to-day work of the AfESG Secretariat to deliver on all AfESG administrative needs
Oversee and monitor all incoming and outgoing contracts of the AfESG
Administer and oversee compliance with the Internal Agreement between the AfESG and IUCN ESARO.
Reporting
External reporting
Organize, co-ordinate and/or write technical progress reports to all AfESG donors
Internal reporting
Coordinate the preparation and delivery of al l reports and updates to the Co-Chairs from the AfESG Secretariat including weekly briefing documents and monthly reports
Liaise with the Administrative Officer on matters concerning the tracking and reporting of all AfESG finances, including the maintenance of accounts for all ongoing projects
Serving the Membership and Partners of the AfESG
Maintain regular correspondence with the appointed membership
Respond to all administrative queries made to the AfESG from within or beyond the membership p, or direct them as appropriate
Correspond on a regular basis with current and potential donors and donor agencies on the activities of the AfESG
Act as the AfESG focal person and, as and when requested, act as the Secretary to the AfESG Task Forces and Working Groups
Preparation for AfESG Meetings
In close collaboration with the co-Chairs, and the staff of the AfESG, organise and oversee all logistical preparations for AfESG meetings (e.g. various meetings of the membership p, Task Forces and Working Groups)Liaise with Administrative Officer on preparation of relevant administrative and financial documents for the meetings
Other Administrative Undertakings
Liaise with the Global Species Programme office on al l matters of mutual concern
Abide by the Internal Agreement between IUCN ESARO and the AfESG
Abide by the Guidelines for the operation of SSC Specialist Groups with relation to geographical areas in which there is a permanent IUCN Representation, when these become available
GENERAL DUTIES
Perform other assignments and tasks at the request of the co-Chairs of the AfESG.
REQUIREMENTS
An advanced degree: preferably, Masters in biological sciences with five years of experience in conservation in Africa
An ability to work co-operatively with others, both in an office situation and with members of the voluntary network
A good grounding in conservation biology and taxonomy
A good understanding of the practical aspects of biodiversity conservation
An excellent command of verbal and written English is essential; a good working knowledge of French would be advantageous experienced in species conservation policy
Demonstrated editing experience
A good command of computers, including working knowledge of MS office
Experience with and knowledge of website management, including Google Apps
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