Avis de recrutement : WWF recrute un(e) Responsable de la conservation basé au Gabon.

• Coordinates the operational implementation of the WWF Gabon strategic and
  Conservation Plans: leads conservation staff in developing annual work plans, and
  oversees and ensures implementation of those plans;
• Provides advice and support to the Country Director for conservation aspects;
• Promotes the vision and objectives of the strategic and Conservation Plans to external and WWF stakeholders, and participates in strategic partnership-building/fundraising approach in collaboration with the Country Director and other leaders in the region as appropriate;
• Develops regularly reviewed and updated project monitoring tools- data collection,
  formats, check-lists of program activities and procedures;
• Streamlines reporting systems- provide assistance to program managers and project
  leaders, including external offices in the process of completing the different reporting
  formats;
• Manages and coaches conservation staff and provide them with technical assistance;
• Monitors projects progress and problems encountered and correction measures to be
  taken;
• Ensures that all reports (technical and financial) are submitted and posted on WWF
  database in due times;
• Provides leadership in the development on the conservation Plan by identifying and
  designing new projects through participatory processes.

Required Qualifications :

• More than 10 years of professional experience of which at least 5 years in a management
  role in Central Africa, with demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams;
• Minimum Master’s degree in an environmental/conservation field. An additional university
  degree and training in business management, international relations/development or other
  related fields would be a strong advantage;
• Proven experience in developing, leading and managing large-scale programs and/or
  institutions in conservation, natural resource management, international development
  and/or other related fields;
• A proven leader with experience leading and managing conservation programs in Gabon
  and the region, including cross-border conservation programs;
• Good knowledge and understanding of conservation priorities and programs in the subregion and in Gabon in particular;
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English and French.

Required Skills and Competencies :

• Proven leadership and team management skills;
• Fluency in English and French;
• Demonstrated skills in project planning, proposal writing, financial management,
  implementation, evaluation and experience working with donors;
• Strong vocational interest in nature conservation.

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Deadline for sending applications: February 28th 2023.