Manager Grade 2: EcoDRR Disaster Preparedness and Response Lead

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R1 101,468.00.

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a self motivated and professional individual to lead the development, management, coordination and facilitation of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Outcome of the Ecosystem based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco DRR) project, in line with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, frameworks, and the funder's expectations.

• Degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Disaster Management, or equivalent qualification at NQF 7.
• Postgraduate qualification at NQF 8 is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years in a first line management position.

• Disaster Preparedness and Response: technical experience working with sub national government in the development, planning and implementation of policy relating to biodiversity, climate change and ecosystem based disaster risk reduction.
• Working knowledge of project management, process development and project execution, and effective people, budget and financial management.
• Ability to influence, motivate and collaborate with others; exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and policies.
• Understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation, climate change and disaster management policies and frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of compliance and risk management techniques; advanced computer literacy with GIS, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Outlook.
• Valid driver's licence (minimum B) with at least one year of practical driving experience and willingness to travel.

• Lead the technical design and coordinate the execution of Outcome 2 of the Eco DRR project.
• Provide guidance to district teams and implementing partners, and lead co creation processes to ensure delivery of outputs and promote integration across project outcomes.
• Support knowledge generation, documentation and adaptive management.
• Coordinate with Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting and safeguards functions on delivery and performance tracking.
• Contribute to capacity building, technical planning and quality assurance.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, under the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.