Outreach Manager: N2 Wild Coast Biodiversity Offset Project at Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency

Purpose

• Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Management: N2 Wild Coast Biodiversity Offset Project, the Outreach Manager will support ECPTA by ensuring effective engagement with N2 offset project stakeholders to achieve rehabilitation, long-term conservation, and socio-economic beneficiation in priority areas in the Wild Coast.

Requirements

• A three-year tertiary qualification in Conservation Management, Tourism, Education or Social Sciences plus 5 years’ experience in conservation or community development projects.
• Code EB motor vehicle license – 4X4 experience will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Stakeholder engagement: Manage the Outreach Facilitators and coordinate the N2 Offset outreach programme.
• Community-based biodiversity conservation: Negotiate with stakeholders to participate in the development and implementation of rehabilitation and biodiversity conservation plans and projects.
• Institutional support: Facilitate negotiation, drafting and signing of Agreements.
• People Management: Monitor adherence to ECPTA policies and procedures and manage subordinates by assigning work/duties and assessing progress and performance.
• Financial management and budget planning: Manage allocated budget and ensure work plan is in line with budget.