Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The candidate will report to the Project Manager, and the Project Site Community Manager will be responsible for:

• Co-ordinating and implementing the aspects of the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem based
Adaptation (EbA) project in iSimangaliso and surrounding communities, related to the aspects of the project aimed at
delivering benefits to local communities living in and around the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and creating awareness about
the ocean and the need for conservation to underpin benefits from natural resources.

• The establishment and running of community hubs, supporting local community involvement in monitoring and survey
activities, planning, and facilitating learning workshops & community awareness days, facilitation of community
monitoring activities, providing skills training and mentorship in development of small enterprises, and mentoring youth
to be active custodians of the environment.

• Engaging with the community leadership structures and park authorities manage staff, keep accurate and up to date
records and provide regular (weekly, monthly and annual) reports as required by the Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent level Diploma in a field relevant to marine ecology/conservation, environmental
management/education, community development or small business development.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with communities, implementing field-based conservation or development
projects or a similar role will be required, as well as experience with staff supervision and management of implementation
of activities according to a Work-Plan.

• The candidate must be a team-player, passionate about working with youth, empowering communities, and about the
custodianship of the natural environment.

• Outstanding communication and people skills, proficiency in IsiZulu.

• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines and able to respond effectively to changing priorities, excellent
organizational and multitasking ability.

• Excellent administrative, technical, communication, financial management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and
coordination skills, as well as a good grasp of all Microsoft office software, especially Excel.

• A driver’s license is imperative with experience in driving a 4x4 an advantage.

• The candidate must be willing to work away from home regularly, travel on rough roads, into remote areas and to stay in
basic accommodation, that requires self-sufficiency and self-catering.

Please send your resume/CV