Job Opening - AWEI Programmes Manager
Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University
The African Wildlife Economy Institute
Programmes Manager
Part-time (4/8) Fixed-term Position
Ref. AW15/103/0422
Working in partnership with Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC), the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) aims to be the leading academic institute in Africa for research, teaching, and outreach on wildlife economies.
The study of wildlife economies is inherently multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. It includes the application of business management, economics, law, and science. The academic mandate of AWEI is to work across the faculties of Stellenbosch University, including AgriSciences (where it is located), Economic and Management Sciences, Law, and Science, and with universities across the continent. AWEI collaborates with research institutes and with public and private sector organisations across Africa.
As an academic institution committed to inclusive, sustainable development, AWEI’s values include objectivity, critical thinking, independence, innovation, integrity, and transparency.
The objective of the position is to further the mission of AWEI through:
- The development and implementation of AWEI’s programmes; and
- Ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of AWEI’s impact through its Theory of Change.
The position is at 50% time but may be increased as duties and funding permit. The incumbent will report to the COO and the Director.
Duties:
The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Developing multi-disciplinary AWEI programme and project plans that directly link to the overall strategy of the Institute;
- Developing fundraising proposals for projects that contribute to AWEI’s Theory of Change through multidisciplinary research and engagement;
- Oversight of and accountability for project implementation;
- Building and engaging with networks of researchers from all related disciplines to participate in project and programme multi-disciplinary implementation;
- Coordinating outreach activities;
- Project and programme reporting; and
- Organisation level M&E, learning and impact reporting, developing, testing, and revising Theory of Change and impact assessment in delivering multidisciplinary approaches for conservation and inclusive economic outcomes.
Job Requirements:
- Masters degree, with relevant experience in a wildlife economy-related field, e.g., conservation ecology, policy, law, finance, wildlife economics, or related field;
- Africa-wide conservation-related experience;
- Experience in multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to building wildlife economies;
- At least three years’ experience in programme and project management;
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation;
- Exceptional writing and communication skills; and
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Enquiries regarding this post: Ms Talitha Mostert, Department of Animal Sciences, on
+27 21 808 4742, or at talitha@sun.ac.za
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on
+27 21 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za
Closing date: 27 May 2022
Commencement of duties: 1 July 2022
Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
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