Greater Cape Town Water Fund Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Nature Conservancy Full time

OFFICE LOCATION:

Cape Town, South Africa

WHO WE ARE:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.

As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

We're rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures.

Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.


Established in 2017, The Nature Conservancy of South Africa, works with government, private sector, NGOs and local communities to protect, improve management and avoid degradation of priority landscapes, freshwater systems and oceans.


The Greater Cape Town Water Fund (GCTWF) - currently a TNC led initiative - is a leader in developing and implementing strategies to restore catchments, aquatic habitats and systems, address the impacts invasive species and climate change, and build local specialized capacity to work in remote mountainous areas.

Informed by the GCTWF business case, the Water Fund activities are designed to avoid water losses as a result of catchment degradation caused by invasive plants, wetland and riparian degradation and unsustainable land management practices.

The GCTWF reached the Creation phase - see water fund life cycle - whereby the GCTWF is to be established as an independent legal entity.


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER:


The Greater Cape Town Fund (GCTWF)Manager provides leadership for all aspects of the GCTWF and aligns the work of the GCTWF with relevant regional and national strategies.

The Manager will lead diverse, multi
- disciplinary teams, coordinate multi-stakeholder activities, and supervise a team responsible for implementation and coordination of restoration activities.


The Greater Cape Town Water Fund Manager is responsible for strategic planning, operational oversight, resource mobilization, stakeholder engagement, partnership liaison, community engagement and donor relations.

The position will be based at the TNC office in Cape Town, South Africa.

The position will report to the country Director South Africa Program and will supervise two (2) Water Fund implementation Coordinators.

The role involves frequent travelling domestically and/or internationally, including evening and weekend hours. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU:


Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We're looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. In this role you will

  • Responsible for the overall management and performance of the GCTWF, liaise with different stakeholders and report on progress.
  • Provide technical and program support to the Greater Cape town water fund Program
  • Manage a small team, including performance partnership, professional development, and career planning.
  • Liaise with different stakeholders in a manner that is professional, participatory, sensitive to local needs and socioeconomic context and engage these individuals and organizations on a regular basis to integrate their feedback into the implementation and progress of the program.
  • Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the GCTWF while controlling costs and administering budgets.
- _Coordinate and direct the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, report variances and ensure sound financial management according to internal standards and policies. _

  • Develop and oversee the development of the Water Fund's annual work plans, informed by the GCTWF Business Case, implementation strategy and stakeholder input.
  • Responsible for timely delivery of Water Fund workplan targets and goals and sharing any challenges with the Country Director South Africa and the GCTWF board and relevant working groups for collective action and review.
  • Promote awareness of the work of the GCTWF, cultivate a network of donors, volunteers and partners.
  • Prepare _proposals_ by gathering relevant data to support _grant and/or_ funding proposals, _writing_ drafts, and obtaining approvals.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • BA/BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
  • Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
  • Experience d

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