Salary Level: 9
Climate Funds Unit
SANBI is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide operational and oversight support for SANBI’s portfolio of approved Adaptation Fund and Green Climate Fund projects on a contract for a period of 5 years as a Project Coordinator.
Description
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide operational and oversight support for SANBI’s portfolio of approved Adaptation Fund and Green Climate Fund projects. The portfolio is currently USD 10 million, and is expected to expand over the next three years.
Requirements
This appointment requires the candidate to be in possession of a post-graduate qualification in development studies/environmental management/public administration/business administration/communications or equivalent which is enhanced by at least 3 years’ relevant working experience. This position also requires experience in grant management, project management, training and development, an understanding of the context of social and economic development in South Africa and a track record building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. It would advantageous to have experience with supply chain and financial management processes in the public sector.
The successful candidate should have excellent spoken and written command of English, good organisational, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills, experience with MS Office and an ability to work well with stakeholders. Possession of a valid Code EB driver's license with at least one year's driving experience is compulsory. This position also requires the candidate to be willing to travel nationally.
Key responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for:
- Support processes to monitor compliance of approved Adaptation Fund and Green Climate Fund projects;
- Provide operational and management support to approved Adaptation Fund and Green Climate Fund projects;
- Support the operationalization of the Green Climate Fund programme of work;
- Coordinate the communication and learning processes of SANBI’s Climate Funds Unit;
- Provide ad hoc support to SANBI’s Climate Funds Unit as needed.
Benefits
SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R458 325.65.
Read more about SANBI's remuneration and benefits.
Application
Please Note:
- An application form (obtainable from our Offices or SANBI website www.sanbi.org must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).
- A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Applicants must also provide the full names, address and telephone number and if possible e-mail address of at least three referees.
- An application form must accompany the CV and motivational letter.
- Failure to submit the requested information may 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 currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
Contact Ms Glynnis Webb on (021) 7998635/8800 or preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax 0865899569. Postal applications are to be addressed to the 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 may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Please note that any emails sent to SANBI must be under 10MB in size.
Closes: 29 March 2018 - 4:00pm
Location: Kirstenbosch