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  • Posted: Oct 30, 2023
    Deadline: Nov 17, 2023
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  • SANCCOB is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO 003-134) whose primary objective is to reverse the decline of seabird populations through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of ill, injured, abandoned and oiled seabirds - especially endangered species like the African penguin. The organisation works closely with colony managers to identify birds in ...
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    Conservation Impact Manager

    Responsibilities and Scope:

    • Manage all aspects of the African Penguin and Seabird Ranger Project, including stakeholder engagement and fundraising to maintain and expand the project.
    • Ensure effective and streamlined seabird data collection and analysis.
    • Oversee monitoring activities including nest checks, breeding success, predation, disease, and effects of a changing climate.
    • Effectively advocate for the protection of seabirds and their marine environment, including but not limited to food availability, maritime development, and industry expansion.
    • Influence change in policy to protect seabirds and mitigate the multiple threats to seabirds and their marine environment.
    • Collaborate with other conservation NGOs to ensure effective and joint campaigning and messaging.
    • Ensure that SANCCOB’s conservation impact is measured annually.
    • Act as the liaison between SANCCOB and conservation management authorities, and SANCCOB and donors of the project.
    • Ensure that MoU agreements are in place and agreed deliverables are tracked and evaluated accordingly.
    • Participate in webinars, conferences, and other opportunities for sharing of research findings.
    • Ensure that training materials are in line with internationally recognised standards and SANCCOB approved standard operating procedures.
    • Oversee the colony transponder monitoring mechanism.
    • Professional report writing.
    • Provide formal recommendations to management authorities on mitigation measures and conservation interventions.

    Education Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in conservation sciences, environmental sciences, or related field and at least 4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
    • Candidates with a master’s degree in conservation sciences, environmental sciences, or related field and at least 5 years related experience or equivalent combination preferred
    • A qualification and experience in environmental law an advantage.

    Abilities and Experience Requirements:

    • Strong project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
    • Experience in data gathering and interpretation.
    • Experience facilitating meetings, project/program objectives and workshop design.
    • Experience with producing impact reports or similar.
    • Ability to work well in a highly matrixed and collaborative organisation.
    • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is politically savvy.
    • Must be a team player.
    • Self-starter capable of proactively delivering on requirements.
    • Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
    • Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary context.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
    • Critical and analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.
    • Ability to communicate clearly.
    • Ability to quickly explore and decide on solutions to complex issues which may arise.
    • Experience managing complex projects or strategic initiatives alongside governmental partners.
    • Experience developing and/or implementing species plans or activities.
    • MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) skills experience

    Other Requirements:

    • Available to travel locally and internationally at short notice.
    • Valid driver’s license.
    • Willing to receive identified and necessary vaccinations.
    • Physically fit and able to work in inclement weather conditions.
    • South African citizen or valid work permit

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