Senior Programme Officer

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Description

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• Represent the TRAFFIC Central Africa Office team in the strategic development and
• management of TRAFFIC’s Programme Strategy;
• Collaborate with senior colleagues across TRAFFIC in developing and marketing projects
• necessary to deliver the TRAFFIC Programme Strategy as a co-ordinated effort, including
• development of funding proposals and budgeting and scheduling planned activities;
• Ensure sound financial management of projects, especially those under his leadership, based on the TRAFFIC network’s financial policies and procedures including the preparation of budgets and regular financial reports.

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission to TRAFFIC and other relevant partners including donors and the governments in the COMIFAC countries of high-quality technical reports;
• Ensure there are synergies between the different approaches under the green and red streams of work;
• Establish and maintain good relations with key partners including the national forest Authorities in Central Africa, relevant regional and international bodies such as COMIFAC, ECCAS, ITTO, CIFOR, FAO, ATIBT, CBFP, OFAC, WCO, etc., representatives in the CITES Scientific and Management Authorities;
• Entertain close working relations with TRAFFIC’s programme leaders in other regions, and with the respective regional focal points within the WWF and IUCN networks on wildlife trade related work;
• Represent TRAFFIC in the area of primary responsibility and maintains links and good working relationships with relevant WWF and IUCN offices, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, major donors and relevant NGOs;
• Ensure proactive liaison with others in TRAFFIC and with relevant WWF and IUCN programmes and offices about events, developments and activities related to wildlife trade and utilisation.

• Supervise projects/programmes managers, junior regional staff, consultants, and field assistants as required, handling personnel issues including performance promptly and proactively supporting staff development;
• Ensure preparation and submission of technical reports on activities and achievements (including six-month and annual activity reports) and project reports for funding agencies;
• Lead by example by actively demonstrating TRAFFIC’s values and supporting the collaborative culture of the organisation;
• Participate in TRAFFIC’s Programme forum, actively taking a ‘big picture’ approach to the organisation’s development.

• A University degree in relevant discipline (biology, botany, forestry and/or forest conservation and wildlife monitoring) or an equivalent field and educational experience;
• Strong management skills in programme planning, project development and the delivery of timebound and quality assured project outputs;
• Excellent interpersonal, team management and leadership skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a small team, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches;
• Broad international experience and familiarity with conservation and socio-economic issues in the area of primary responsibility, preferably with several years of working experience in more than one country and with an international non-governmental organization (NGO), experience in wildlife law enforcement and capacity building are advantageous;
• Strong financial management skills and proven experience of effectively developing and managing budgets;
• Strong research and analytical skills, and an ability to articulate complex issues;
• Relevant and proven experience in project cycle management (i.e. coordinating large projects, including overseeing consultants and managing project budgets and reporting);
• A good understanding of CITES, CBD and other international nature conservation laws and agreements, of wildlife management and sustainable development issues, and of Central African policies regarding the conservation, use of and trade in biological resources;
• Fluency in English and French, preferably a strong working ability in at least one other relevant local language, and excellent writing skills;
• Strong communications skills and experience of working with the media;
• A willingness to travel widely and frequently and work under pressure;
• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and with electronic communication technology.

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