Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Project Manager (Blue Economy)Western Indian Ocean (WIO) will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the WIO Blue Economy project work plan, including direct supervision of several TNC project staff. The Project Manager (Blue Economy) WIO shall also maintain administrative and budgetary oversight for all project-related activities. The role requires strong working knowledge of Marine Spatial Planning processes, as well as community-based and industrial fisheries practices in the region. The Project Manager WIO will direct TNC work-streams related to MSP in Kenya, Tanzania and possibly Mauritius, and fisheries management initiatives in Kenya and the Seychelles. The country-specific MSP and related activities are to be implemented in cooperation with relevant government agencies and programmes and potentially embedded within government led initiatives (e.g. the KEMFSED World Bank project in Kenya), where coordination with local agencies will be essential in order to achieve common goals.

This program of work is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government, and therefore the maintenance of communications and reporting with the funding body will be a necessary part of the role (in collaboration with the Program Lead WIO and Africa Ocean Strategy Director). The 5-year German government funded project is the focus of this new role, which will be a 2- year contract position with possibility of renewal, depending on funding arrangements. This position will report to the Program Lead – WIO and work closely with TNC’s Africa Fisheries Team and Global Oceans Team. The position will be based at TNC’s office in Mombasa, Kenya or Tanzania and may involve significant domestic and international travel. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labor employment requirements

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
• Are you looking to further your career in support of nature and people? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative and durable solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.
• We’re looking for someone who is passionate, creative and a problem-solver. By joining our regional Africa team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with: a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. Join us!
• Roles & responsibilities
• Coordinate TNC work-streams related to MSP in Kenya, Tanzania and possibly Mauritius, and fisheries management initiatives in Kenya and Seychelles to advance MSP and fisheries management.
• Facilitate integration and representation of local community and stakeholder interests across all related TNC activities in the region.
• Work closely with the project implementation team to provide oversight of project deliverables – FishPath, Tuna Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning, Mangrove’s habitat restoration.
• Establish and maintain optimal performance standards for project implementation.
• Monitor and review the implementation of the MSP project following the workplan.
• Supervises staff based within Mombasa and Dar es Salaam office as well as at remote locations.
• Ensure timely compilation of all donor related reports from within Kenya, Tanzania, and Seychelles.
• Maintain project records including minutes and workshop reports.
• Maintain database of all project activities.
• Prepare contract documents for the project and follow through on its execution and implementation.
• Organize and follow up timely implementation of the workplan, budgeting and execution of project activities.
• Oversee preparation, planning and managing of workshops and seminars.
• Responsible for knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of project staff
• May involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in marine conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under tight deadlines.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in marine spatial planning and ocean conservation.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data on fisheries and fisheries performance as well as ecosystem interactions.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Desired Qualifications:
• 5-7 years’ experience in marine conservation or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of MPAs, biodiversity conservation needs, coral reef fisheries, related ecosystems, ecosystem processes preferred
• Strong project management knowledge and skills, conversant with project management cycles and project planning and management tools.
• Good knowledge of and demonstrated experience in spatial planning, related policies and GIS as applied to marine ecosystems.
• Experience in the management and implementation of multi-stakeholder projects/processes. Proven capacity as team player and team builder.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine conservation.
• Ability to work independently including keeping timelines.
• Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences including through strong writing skills
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Politically savvy.
• A passion for ocean conservation.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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