Senior Programme Officer: Adaptation Policy and Resourcing

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide SANBI’s Adaptation Policy and Resourcing Division (APR) with communications and stakeholder engagement support.

This position requires a degree in Environmental, Natural sciences or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. Postgraduate qualification in Environmental, Natural sciences or equivalent qualification with NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of work experience in relevant field of Climate Change Adaptation or similar work environments.

The successful candidate must have the following competencies:

• An understanding of climate change adaptation and particularly ecosystem-based adaptation;
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to interact effectively and persuasively with diverse audiences;
• An interest in stakeholder engagement processes and with science communication; and
• Valid driver’s license and one year driving experience.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Support implementation of the APR’s Communication & Knowledge Dissemination Strategy;
• Facilitate connections with relevant climate change youth leadership programmes;
• Support stakeholder and governance processes within the APR; and
• Provide project management, logistic and general support to the APR.

 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. Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks.

In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorised verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks.

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.

Applications consisting for any queries related to seeking clarity on this position. Applications consisting for any queries related to seeking clarity on this position. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications must 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.

Enquiries:
Ms. Glynnis Webb
Tel.: +27 (0)21 799 8635/8800