Eastern & Southern Africa Office
Kenyans in joint protest calling for an immediate stop to wildlife crime. (Nairobi, KENYA)
40 years and forging ahead...
WWF has been involved in active conservation work in eastern and southern Africa since 1962, beginning with the purchase of land in Nakuru (Kenya) to allow for the establishment of an enlarged park to help support the conservation of the flamingos of Lake Nakuru.
The first black rhino sanctuary in Kenya was set up in Lake Nakuru National Park at the height of rhino poaching in Kenya (1970s to 1980s).
Eastern and Southern Africa contains some of the world’s most unique and spectacular bio-diversity. It is home to critical places (Coastal East Africa, Africa Rift Lakes, Miombo and the Namib-Karoo) and key flagship species (Great Apes, African Elephant, African Rhinos and Marine Turtles).
The challenges in this vast region are however daunting. Beyond the sheer geographical scale, these include huge population growth, poor governance/legislation, climate change (being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change/variability, aggravated by low levels of adaptive capacity) and overexploitation of natural resources to feed ever-increasing foreign and national demands.
The office helps coordinate activities Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also works closely with projects in Namibia and WWF's office in South Africa.
Eastern and Southern Africa contains some of the world’s most unique and spectacular bio-diversity. It is home to critical places (Coastal East Africa, Africa Rift Lakes, Miombo and the Namib-Karoo) and key flagship species (Great Apes, African Elephant, African Rhinos and Marine Turtles).
The challenges in this vast region are however daunting. Beyond the sheer geographical scale, these include huge population growth, poor governance/legislation, climate change (being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change/variability, aggravated by low levels of adaptive capacity) and overexploitation of natural resources to feed ever-increasing foreign and national demands.
The office helps coordinate activities Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also works closely with projects in Namibia and WWF's office in South Africa.
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Employment Opportunity
Regional Finance Controller
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Our objectives...
Creating an enabling environment
- strengthening governance, institutions, laws and policies
Responding to market forces in high priority sectors
- establishing sustainable natural resource management/market mechanisms and responsible trade/investment in areas most impacting priority landscapes
Securing high value conservation areas
- developing robust and resilient ecological networks and ensuring species success in priority landscapes
Addressing broader climate change, energy and footprint issues
- determining optimum scope, strategy and WWF niche in complex areas
- strengthening governance, institutions, laws and policies
Responding to market forces in high priority sectors
- establishing sustainable natural resource management/market mechanisms and responsible trade/investment in areas most impacting priority landscapes
Securing high value conservation areas
- developing robust and resilient ecological networks and ensuring species success in priority landscapes
Addressing broader climate change, energy and footprint issues
- determining optimum scope, strategy and WWF niche in complex areas
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Priority place
Coastal East Africa
Priority species
African elephants
Black rhinoceros
Marine turtles
Chimpanzees
Gorillas
Coastal East Africa
Priority species
African elephants
Black rhinoceros
Marine turtles
Chimpanzees
Gorillas
Office
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WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (ESARPO),
Nairobi5th Floor of ACS Plaza Lenana Road No 1/1203 Nairobi Kenya
Kenya
+254 20 3877 355
+254 20 3877 389
Contact
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Kimunya Mugo
Director Communication & Branding
WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (ESARPO),
Nairobi+254 20 3877355
Regional Finance Controller (re-advertized)
WWF is one of the world’s largest conservation organizations working together with its partners to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In the eastern & southern Africa, WWF is working in Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Program Office (WWF-ESARPO) is currently seeking an experienced and talented professional as the Regional Financial Controller to provide effective leadership and support in ensuring strong and professional financial management at WWF ESARPO. They will work in close collaboration and coordination with the senior management in the region to develop and ensure implementation of financial/operational plans. They will assist in the regular review of the financial systems in the region and implementation of agreed improvements or new applications. They will support in the capacity building of the finance and administrative staff in the Country Offices;
The candidate should possess a university degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field; possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage; full accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or equivalent. Ten (10) years working experience in a senior Finance and Administration position preferably in a major international organisation/NGO. Good knowledge of fund accounting including reporting requirements of major Bi-lateral Aid Agencies. Hands-on knowledge of a major ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP etc) would be a distinct advantage
The position will report to the Regional Chief Finance Officer and will be based in Nairobi with travel within the Eastern & Southern Africa Region.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply via email through a cover letter and CV with Regional Financial Controller application on the subject line to: Human Resources, WWF ESARPO, Hresource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 4th June 2013.
The full job description can be found on the right panel. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Program Office (WWF-ESARPO) is currently seeking an experienced and talented professional as the Regional Financial Controller to provide effective leadership and support in ensuring strong and professional financial management at WWF ESARPO. They will work in close collaboration and coordination with the senior management in the region to develop and ensure implementation of financial/operational plans. They will assist in the regular review of the financial systems in the region and implementation of agreed improvements or new applications. They will support in the capacity building of the finance and administrative staff in the Country Offices;
The candidate should possess a university degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field; possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage; full accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or equivalent. Ten (10) years working experience in a senior Finance and Administration position preferably in a major international organisation/NGO. Good knowledge of fund accounting including reporting requirements of major Bi-lateral Aid Agencies. Hands-on knowledge of a major ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP etc) would be a distinct advantage
The position will report to the Regional Chief Finance Officer and will be based in Nairobi with travel within the Eastern & Southern Africa Region.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply via email through a cover letter and CV with Regional Financial Controller application on the subject line to: Human Resources, WWF ESARPO, Hresource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 4th June 2013.
The full job description can be found on the right panel. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce
