Posted on May, 12 2016

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Main responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and coordinates the WWF Cameroon Country Programme Office (CCPO) conservation and policy programme in Cameroon. Advises the Country Director on pertinent issues in Cameroon and provides essential input for the Programme’s supervision, review and evaluation;
• Within the Congo Basin, the Conservation Director will contribute to the development and implementation of coherent regional transboundary programmes and conservation programmes embedded in the CCPO;
• Coordinates the contribution to the Global Practices and the work of the Focal Points;
• In collaboration with the Fundraising team, actively fundraises for approved projects;
• Manages and coaches direct reports;
• Coordinates the implementation and management of WWF projects in Cameroon, and provides them with technical assistance. This includes performing on-site supervision to evaluate specific project progress, organizing and participating in meetings to help determine conservation priorities;
• Ensures adequate and timely technical reporting internally and to relevant donors;
• Following established WWF guidelines, ensures that appropriate monitoring & evaluation systems are implemented;
• Ensures the revision and implementation of the CCPO strategic plan. 

What you need:

• At least a university degree in an appropriate field (conservation / environment / natural resource management wildlife / forest / terrestrial ecology).  Additional academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong asset;
• At least 8 years professional experience in a project management role, 3 years of which should be in Africa with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams;
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of forest and wildlife ecology and Management principles and/or poverty alleviation and development issues;
• Familiarity with WWF and funding agencies, especially the World Bank, EU, Government and Aid Agencies;
• Proven track record in successfully developing, leading and managing projects in the field of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related.Required skills and competencies
• Proven leadership and team management skills;
• Fluency in English and French;
• Skilled in negotiation, liaison and in relationship and conflict management;
• Strong skills in project planning, proposal writing, financing, management, implementation, and evaluation, and experience working with donors;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong vocational interest in nature conservation;
• A working knowledge of financial management, especially of projects;
• Excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and with local communities, government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, the scientific community, the business community and the WWF Network;
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 
• The position requires travelling from time to time within and outside the country.

How to apply?