South Africa Oceans Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, 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.

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Africa Oceans Strategy focuses on securing large scale ocean protection by supporting effective marine spatial planning and community-based conservation approaches. Our work seeks to establish sustainable financing (e.g. through Blue Bonds - debt conversion-based instruments) to enable conservation outcomes at large marine ecosystem scale, by supporting policy and regulatory frameworks, as well as local capacity, with emphasis on linking science and communities to habitat protection and management. TNC’s work on fisheries aims to safeguard productive marine and freshwater fisheries for ecosystem health and as important foundations of food and livelihood security. TNC has established partnerships with several non-government and government agencies to support fisheries and coastal community-based conservation throughout Africa.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join TNC’S South Africa Program as the South Africa Ocean Program Manager Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful Country f South Africa, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks

**Role scope and key responsibilities**:

- Manage the establishment and elaboration of the Oceans Program for South Africa, consistent
- Lead TNC’s support for and relationship with the national government to assist national ocean conservation priorities and objectives
- Advancing national-level planning efforts that increase ocean conservation outcomes, including climate mitigation and resilience plans, marine spatial plans, and coastal zone plans.
- Supports efforts to create and advance community-based strategies for better-managed coastal fisheries and marine areas.
- Assists in developing reports, presentations, and assessments on related topics, as well as internal and external communications materials that reflect the program’s objectives and priorities.
- Leads and manages local project team to support and improve marine conservation efforts.
- Works within a budget to complete projects negotiate contracts with vendors and assist with budget development.
- Supports fundraising by contributing to proposals and representing the Africa Ocean Program where/when needed.
- Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs.
- Builds cooperation from outside parties and strategic partnerships to accomplish program goals.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

Frequently makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in marine conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and/or government agencies

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
- MSc degree in relevant field and 7+ years experience in marine conservation practice or related field.
- Experience with marine spatial planning, including stakeholder engagements and implementation of ocean protection initiatives.
- Familiarity with South Africa’s coastal and marine ecosystems, communities, and related governance systems.
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine conservation, especially within the region.
- Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related fields.
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
- Experience negotiation and being politically savvy.

**WHAT WE BRING**:
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