QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a restoration management role in landscape restoration, agricultural value chain development, conservation conservancy, rangeland, animal health or livestock management, and climate adaptation and mitigation. Experience in ecology, geography, rangeland, animal, or conservation science, or similar. Experience in project management and reporting, including the management of funds, deliverables, and stakeholders.
• Up to 2 years of supervisory experience.  
• Working knowledge of rangeland management, and experience in the implementation of both climate change and conservation programs.
• Experience in staff recruitment and management of teams.
• Self-driven with strong leadership and team management experience, including the ability to motivate, reach consensus, set objectives, and manage performance.
• Proven ability to work in and lead a diverse team in a rural setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience with monitoring and reporting on donor projects.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Practical community engagement experience with an understanding and passion for working with rural people.
• English and working knowledge of at least one vernacular language (Tsonga, Sepedi, or Siswati).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Right to live and work in South Africa.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in the implementation of land management and land restoration projects.
• Experience in the implementation and management of livestock (agricultural) value chain interventions.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.