Required to support the Project Manager to oversee implementation and monitoring of projects with TFCA`s, which will include providing technical, logistical and administrative support as well as hands-on project and associated financial management.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• project planning and design
• preparation of tender documentation
• project implementation, monitoring and financial management
• Development of project proposals for fundraising as well as report writing to donor agencies
• Assisting with financial planning and budgeting of TCFA projects
• Assisitng with the day-to-day management of staf operational issues

Requirements include:

• National Diploma in Nature Conservation and/or Project Management qualification with a passion for conservation
• Five years experience in protected areas management
• A good command of English, both written and spoken
• Project development and management skills
• Computer literacy with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent time management
• The ability to prioritise and work on a range of different tasks simultaneously
• The ability to perform in a pressurised, deadline-based environment
• Experience in projects in in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary setting would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including good written and verbal reporting skills
• Passport
• A valid drivers licence

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, detailing your interest in and suitability for the position, Curriculum Vitae (including details of your current position and remuneration), with the contact details of three references.

These should be submitted by 12 March 2010. If you do not hear from us by 30 March 2001, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications should be submitted to Lee-Anne Robinson, Peace Parks Foundation, 11 Termo Road, Techno Park, PO Box 12743, Die Boord, Stellenbosch, South Africa.