Project Manager, South Sudan

Salary: CircaUSD 33,500

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Two-year, fixed-term contract

Location: FFI’s office in Yambio, South Sudan. With extended trips to field sites and with domestic travel to Juba as required.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking an experienced conservation professional to fulfil the role of Project Manager, who will assume responsibility for managing implementation and development of one or more of FFI’s field sites in South Sudan.

The successful candidate will have a substantial proven track record in supporting protected area management, ideally with experience of co-management and development models working with community members, in Africa. They will be skilled in providing strategic advice and technical input to the design, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting for projects and will have excellent project, grant and financial management skills.

Excellent people management skills are essential to the role to ensure a professional and motivated team that delivers effectively against project aims, objectives and timelines. The role also requires a skilled and credible communicator, who is confident in developing and managing relationships with partner organisations and relevant stakeholders, and able to write donor proposals and reports. Additionally, the ability to lead and operate in a conflict / post-conflict situation is essential.

The successful candidate will have a substantial track record in project management, fundraising and capacity building, as well as a commitment to organisational, donor and legal compliance.

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The closing date for applications is Monday, 1st August 2022.