Environment Forestry And Agriculture Jobs at The Nature Conservancy

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Who we are
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it is career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life inside TNC. Want better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.

TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for local communities people, strengthening leadership and resource management, and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socioeconomic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development, and sustainable food production working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.

TNC was established in Tanzania in 2009 and implements a range of activities across terrestrial, freshwater and ocean ecosystems. In Northern Tanzania, TNC collaborates with NGOs to sustain the health and connectivity of rangelands critical to Tanzania's wildlife, tourism and overall economic future. In the Greater Mahale Ecosystem TNC collaborates with Pathfinder International to implement an integrated Population, Health and Environment program called Tuungane. The program aims to improve livelihoods, whilst improving natural resource management on land and from fisheries, and conserve critical habitat for chimpanzees and other wildlife. In coastal areas TNC focuses on sustainable fisheries in support of coastal communities and ecosystem conservation. As of more recent, TNC supports the design and development of Marine Spatial Planning in support of the government's aspirations to grow a Blue Economy.







JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities
Activity;
• Educate the community on natural resources conservation
• Train the community on the management of the kitchen in the refugee camp context
• Ensure availability of farm inputs and facilitate their applications
• Undertake supportive home visits to kitchen garden farms
• Facilitate the community for the preparation of inorganic manure
• Weekly and Monthly report compilation

End Results
• Community sensitized to natural resources management over plan
• Community educated on kitchen garden
• Farm inputs available
• Improved knowledge and skills
• Organic manure produced
• Timely and accurate reports shared

Knowledge/ qualifications for the roles
Required Professional Experience
• Experience in working with humanitarian operations and refugees programs,
• Experience in community work, particularly agricultural activities

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
• Holder of a Degree in Agricultural and Livestock at a recognized Institution

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Communication skills
• Self-expression
• Good team player, and self-starter, has the ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Building collaborative relationships

Travel and/or Work Environment
• Refugee camps

Physical Requirements
• Should be physically fit

Language Requirements
• Fluent in English and Swahili

Key working relationship
Contact (within WV or outside WV)
NRC-WASH Supervisor
Reason for contact
Fellow bilateral officer implementing WASH in the camp

Decision making
• The role needs regular discussion making