iSimangaliso GEF 7 Communication and Knowledge Management Assistant Manager at iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Reporting to GEF 7 & PMU Manager, a vacancy for GEF 7 Communication and Knowledge Management Assistant Manager exists. The incumbent is expected to undertake communication and knowledge management within the iSimangaliso GEF 7 project node. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for integrating the project work with that of iSimangaliso communication team, giving impetus to the implementation of the Park’s communication work.

Job Requirements and Competencies:

• A minimum of three-year Diploma or Degree in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/ Marketing or equivalent 
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a multi stakeholder projects or similar assignment
• Experience in interacting with diverse range of role players.
• Stakeholder oriented person who understands stakeholder needs and concerns.
• Experience in facilitating communications and strategy for community or conservation projects, and liaison with relevant local government organizations, national and international organizations.
• Knowledge of all relevant conservation and environment legislation including government processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Communications and Media Landscape including Corporate Communication. 
• Ability to explain complex concepts in layman’s language.
• Ability to produce good quality project documents and knowledge management systems.
• Familiarity with topical issues pertaining iSimangaliso Wetland Park challenges with regards to neighboring communities and attitudes to conservation in the Protected Area is an added advantage.
• Valid Driver’s License

Required Skills and Behavioural Attributes:

• Advance Computer Skills in publishing and web software packages; Interpersonal and Presentation Skills; Communications Skills written and spoken; Negotiation and Advocacy Skills; Interpretations Skills; Project Management Skills; Diplomatic Skills and Report Writing Skills. Energetic and highly motivated individual with passion for development and conservation; Ability to work effectively within a team. Individual Initiative with less supervision; Strategic thinker with acute business acumen.

Key Performance Areas and Scope of Work:

• Responsible for day-to-day communication of the GEF 7 project within the iSimangaliso Node
• Maintaining communications output standards and quality to adequately represent the project to all participants. 
• Regular communications on various communication platforms including web based and social media spaces, digital and print.  
• Design and develop communications plan for stakeholder consultation and citizens engagement to enhance service delivery and smooth implementation of project objectives and parks imperatives.
• Provide communication support to iSimangaliso GEF 7 stewardship programme.
• Participate in knowledge exchange and national strategic processes. 
• Communicate and align all research currently taking place within iSimangaliso to be part of the Biodiversity Economy Node Strategy and Master Plan. 
• Create a platform for the various role players within the project to exchange knowledge across project nodes and capturing learning on community stewardship and biodiversity economy. 
• Creation of knowledge products on biodiversity stewardship and biodiversity economy livelihoods and knowledge learning events to foster learning exchange within the various project nodes.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and submit to relevant offices within stipulated deadlines. 
• Assist with the delivery and reporting co-finance contributions for implementation of project components and other related GEF 7 activities

.Delivery outputs include.

• Biodiversity Economy Knowledge Products
• Biodiversity Stewardship and Biodiversity Economy Research Products
• Biodiversity Economy and Stewardship Learning and Exchange Events
• Biodiversity Economy Node Communication Strategy.