Senior Specialist 2: Biodiversity Monitoring System Technical Lead
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The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
- experience and knowledge of spatial and non-spatial data analysis and data science methods and processes, including the use of programming languages (preferably R or python), version control, relational databases, and statistical and spatial analysis methods; experience in data science in the environmental sector – preferably working with biodiversity/environmental-related indicators; proficiency in Microsoft 365 is essential; understanding of research processes and outputs, ideally related to state of biodiversity assessment and reporting; knowledge of international biodiversity-related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity; project management experience, including coordinating teams of staff and external contributors, and managing donor-funded project finances and reporting to donors; and knowledge of government, human resources, procurement, and financial management policies at project management level would be an added advantage.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
- Manage the donor-funded National Monitoring Support Initiative project finances, governance and reporting.
- Design and implement the South African national biodiversity monitoring system to ensure effective reporting against the monitoring framework of the GBF and NBSAP.
- Oversee the sourcing, developing and management of data to be utilised for the national biodiversity monitoring system, and manage relationships with data providers.
- Oversee and manage development and implementation of indicator-related data analyses and other workflows; ensure appropriate databasing; ensure correct computation of indicators.
- Implement and drive change, human capital development and transformation.
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