Conservation Practitioner, South Africa
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Conservation Practitioner provides technical leadership and support to conservation programs plans and coordinates restoration programs and stewardship. The CPV addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species fosters cross-site learning among the conservation community and supplies restoration teams with site and landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The CPV develops and implements conservation strategies and employs a full range of restoration tools to reach conservation objectives. The CPV reports to Greater Cape Town Water Fund Manager and will be based in Cape Town
Were Looking for You:
Want to help save the planet Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007 The Nature Conservancys vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africas shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.
In South Africa TNC works with government private sector NGOs and community stakeholders to restore priority catchments and conserve important landscapes freshwater ecosystems and oceans.
Key responsibilities
Collecting baseline data to inform and plan restoration activities.
Quality control of invasive plant control and active terrestrial and freshwater activities.
Planning restoration activities including coordination and deployment of work teams
Building the capacity of field teams to improve execution of restoration activities and methodologies.
Providing guidance to field teams to improve worksite management and site safety.
Coordinating training interventions to develop the skills of local field teams.
Preparing progress reports monitoring progress of work teams and capture key lessons to improve nature-based activities.
Field surveys to determine condition of native vegetation and soils.
Checking that the health and safety compliance procedures in field are adhered to and corrected as needed.
Organizing planning and hosting workshops
Collect evidence of work completed through monitoring reporting and verification such as the repeat photography field and socio-economic surveys.
Work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors degree and 3 years experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience capturing and analyzing data.
Experience managing work teams.
Experience of broad ecological processes and biodiversity management
Must have a valid code 8 drivers license and over one years driving experience.
Desired skills
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Over 5 years experience in natural resource management similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
Familiarity with principles of Protected Area declaration and post declaration support.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation land management and natural resource management.
Ability to identify biological threats and present suitable solutions.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience with communication via written spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience of using common software applications (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Web browsers).
Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners including government officials internal scientists local communities.
Experience in data capturing and analyzing.
This position requires a valid drivers license and compliance with TNCs Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles rental cars or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement which may include a review of the prospective employees motor vehicle record.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.
What We Bring:
Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits retirement benefits parental leave paid time off life insurance and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please send a note to with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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