Technical Grant Manager

Salary Level: 12

Climate Funds Unit 

SANBI is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to lead the project management and oversee processes of the USD 2,5 million Adaptation Fund Small Grant Facility project on contract for a period of 18 months as a Technical Grant Manager.

Description

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to lead the project management and oversee processes of the USD 2,5 million Adaptation Fund Small Grant Facility project, including coordination of governance, financial management and reporting processes, and the provision of project management and technical support.

Requirements

This appointment requires the candidate to be in possession of a post-graduate qualification in development studies/ environmental management/public administration or equivalent, which is enhanced by at least 5 years’ of relevant project management experience. An understanding of the context of Climate Change Adaptation is required, and experience in small grant project development, costing and reporting, as well as in working with community organisations, is essential. It would advantageous to have local knowledge of the Mopani and Namakwa District Municipalities, as well as experience with supply chain and financial management processes in the public sector.

The successful candidate should have excellent spoken and written command of English, excellent 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:

• Provide technical support to the Adaptation Fund Small Grant Facility project;
• Lead processes to monitor compliance of and report on the Adaptation Fund Small Grant Facility project;
• Capture learnings from the Adaptation Fund Small Grant Facility project;
• Support SANBI’s Green Climate Fund pipeline development and operationalization processes;
• Provide ad hoc support to SANBI’s Climate Funds Unit as needed.

Benefits

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R779 295.00.

Read more about SANBI's remuneration and benefits.

Application

Please Note:

1. 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). 
2. A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
3. Applicants must also provide the full names, address and telephone number and if possible e-mail address of at least three referees.
4. An application form must accompany the CV and motivational letter. 
5. 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) 799 8635/8800 or preferably, apply on line at www.sanbi.org or 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.

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