Project Leader

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa International Union for Conservation of Nature Full time

**Project Leader**:

Vacancy #:

6548
Unit:

TRAFFIC Southern Africa
Organisation:

TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)
Location:

TRAFFIC - Southern Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
Reporting to:

Senior Director - Global Programme Office
Work percentage:

100%
Grade:

P2
Expected start date:

01 September 2023
Type of contract:

Fixed-term (24 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:

07 August 2023
- BACKGROUND

Organisational Background

TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.

Project Background

TRAFFIC is implementing a five-year project, Reducing Trade Threats to Africa’s wild species and ecosystems (RETTA). The project’s purpose is to strengthen actions to conserve and protect wildlife populations, areas of high biodiversity, and communities in Africa threatened by illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade, with a particular focus on trade to Asia. The project duration is 1 September 2020 to 30 September 2025. As the project enters its fourth year of implementation, TRAFFIC is seeking an experienced Project Leader to guide the team in implementing the key activities and pushing for impact based on the research analysis and recommendations that have been produced through the project to date.- Characteristic Duties-
Specific Duties- Lead responsibility for ensuring the successful implementation of the project, working closely with programme office directors for East/Southern and Central Africa, and coordinating a project team based in both Africa and UK.
- Managing staff, donor liaison and reporting, and annual work plans
- Working closely with the Project Admin/Finance Officer to manage sub-agreements and budgets.
- Leading the compilation of reports, briefing papers and other communication materials, including technical review and sign-off, to ensure quality control and timely submission.
- Developing and implementing research partnership strategies in Africa to strengthen international co-operation addressing trade of illegal wildlife stemming from Africa.
- Developing and implementing advocacy strategies to strengthen international approaches to addressing trans-continental trade of illegal wildlife between Africa and other continents with a primary focus on Asia.
- Proactively managing relationships and fostering dialogue amongst an ‘international community’ of wildlife trade stakeholders and potential project collaborators.
- Other duties as required by the line manager.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE- Collaborating and maintaining strong internal relationships with TRAFFIC regional teams in Africa and globally, ensuring all actions are synergistic, complementary and demonstrate value for money.
- Ensuring the technical quality and timely delivery of work plan activities, including conducting a rigorous evaluation of project activities and interventions and suggesting adaptive management approaches to amplify project impact.
- Ensuring adherence to TRAFFIC’s research and data management protocols
- Convening, facilitating and/or chairing meetings and workshops, and consolidating relationships with potential project collaborators.
- Ensuring effective linkages to delivery of TRAFFIC’s wider programme priorities with specific reference to research and building capacity and partnerships to deliver a lasting conservation impact.
- Developing project concepts for potential next phase of funding.
- REQUIREMENTS
- Significant professional work experience relevant to nature conservation and sustainable development, preferably within an international NGO and with work experience in at least one African country.
- Excellent understanding of international nature conservation agreements and laws, and of policies and regulations regarding international trade in endangered species.
- Exceptional ability and confidence in communicating and influencing government and intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organisations, civil society, private sector and other conservation partners.
- Proven skills in project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to strategically identify and expand linkages between ReTTA and TRAFFIC’s wider programme
- Good interpersonal an

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