Tuungane Project Manager The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states within the United States and more than 33 countries worlwide. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The organization is looking for a talented individual to fill the post of Tuungane Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Tuungane Project Manager is responsible for implementing strategic activities in partnership with Pathfinder International and Frankfurt Zoological Society, managing staff, developing and managing budgets, growing the support network and helping to raise funds to achieve project objectives in the Greater Mahale Ecosystem of western Tanzania. She / He works closely with the Africa Region staff, other divisions of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Pathfinder International, Frankfurt Zoological Society, government agencies, regional institutions, NGOs, multilateral and bilateral agencies, land and water managers, communities and the private sector to develop, coordinate and implement project strategies.

The integrated project is officially just beginning although all these organizations have presence on the ground currently. The Project Manager is employed by The Nature Conservancy and is charged with creating and implementing annual work plans and reporting project outcomes and challenges to an executive team on a quarterly basis. She/he is also responsible for gaining Government support and for helping to secure additional funding. This will require the Tuungane Project Manager to meet frequently with District and Regional Government officials in Kigoma and Mpanda as well as Dar es Salaam. Building relationships with Overseas Development Agencies and private donors will also help increase project funding. Both government and private fundraising will be supported and coordinated by existing TNC fundraising staff in Tanzania and America.

Essential functions include:
•Oversee development and implementation of annual project work plans.
•Manage and build capacity of project staff by organizing study tours and trainings
•Maintain and establish key partnerships with international, regional, national and local governmental, multilateral, bilateral, and
Non-governmental organizations that can help advance project objectives in the Greater Mahale Ecosystem. Raise awareness of
Project’s mission, goals and capacity among key government, multilateral, bilateral, NGO and local authority officials.
• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of practical and innovative strategies by TNC and project partners.
• Help raise private and public funds for the project by helping write and edit grant proposals and conducting donor visits.
• Develop policy statements and documents for conferences and coordinate staff participation in priority conferences.
The Tuungane Project Manager works closely with TNC, Pathfinder and Frankfurt Zoological Society staff in Arusha and Dar es Salaam, as well as TNC’s Conservation Lands Program, Freshwater, Marine and Climate Change teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree and 7 years experience in conservation or reproductive health care practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, supervising multiple staff, including coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.).
• Experience leading rural develop or conservation projects in Tanzania.

BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: TUUNGANE PROJECT MANAGER Applications must be submitted by Tuesday January 24th, 2012 to be considered.