Assistant Director: Project Development

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is looking for a self-motivated individual to support SANBI’s Adaptation Policy and Resourcing Division in the process to develop funding proposals for the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund.

This position requires the candidate to be in possession of a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or equivalent qualification with NQF 7.  Postgraduate or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 6 years’ experience, 3 years of which should be in supervisory position.

The successful candidate will have the following competencies:

• Sound understanding of climate change adaptation and particularly ecosystem-based adaptation;
• Experience with developing funding proposals, including proposal writing and stakeholder engagement;
• Strong project management skills, ability to successfully support and manage competing demands and ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, strong writing and communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences; and
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Support the technical development of SANBI’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) project proposal pipeline;
• Support stakeholder engagement process in support of Green Climate Fund (GCF) project proposal pipeline development;
• Support the coordination of broader APR stakeholder engagement; and
• Undertake project management activities and support Division: APR with identified operational activities.

This position is made possible through a grant from the Government of Flanders.

Application procedure:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

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, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms. Glynnis Webb on Tel: +27 (0)21 799 8635/8800 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za

Postal applications must be addressed to:

Deputy Director: Human Resources
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.