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Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP) Jobs 2024
Protection Officer
Protection Officer at Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP) July 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Organization: Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP)
Location: Iringa office, with some fieldwork in Ruaha-Rungwa and Udzungwa-Kilombero-Nyerere ecosystems
Position Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 months with possibility of contract extension
About Us
Southern
Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP) is a leading conservation organization
dedicated to conservation of elephants, habitats and natural resources
in south-central Tanzania. We are currently seeking a highly motivated
and experienced individual to join our team as a Protection Officer.
STEP works closely with several protected areas (National Parks, Nature
Reserves, Game Reserves, and WMA) to enhance the protection of these
areas through support to scouts and rangers. Under
the Udzungwa Landscape Strategy, STEP is scaling up support to
protection of the Udzungwa mountains. Our work also involves
strengthening WMA governance. The Protection Officer will play a crucial
role in implementing and coordinating our protection projects in and
around designated protected areas and work closely with our protected
area partners.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Coordinate
and implement forest protection projects under the Udzungwa Landscape
Strategy with protected area partners, including support for ranger
patrols, ranger and VGS trainings, procurement of equipment, use of
novel conservation technology, and providing technical support to PA
partners including mapping and strategic patrol planning.
●
Coordinate and implement governance strengthening project for a wildlife
management area, including technical support to WMA Management and the
WMA Authorized Association.
● Conduct regular project monitoring and proactive problem-solving.
● Oversee grants, budgets, and work plans for protection projects.
●
Organize workshops and training sessions for village leaders, rangers,
Village Natural Resources Committees, Village Game Scouts, and WMA
partners.
● Maintain Protection department M&E and spatial databases.
● Prepare quarterly and annual technical reports and articles for projects
● Contribute to the development and writing of grant applications.
● Contribute to the development and successful implementation of the STEP protection department strategy
● Establish and maintain professional relationships with government authorities, communities, and partner organizations.
● Assist with community benefits assessments and other protection department duties as required.
● Report to Protection Manager and assist Executive Director in relevant organizational tasks.
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Requirements and Qualifications:
●
Minimum two years of experience in project management, report writing,
and team management, although more years of experience are advantageous
●
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Wildlife Management,
Environmental Science, Conservation, etc.); Master’s degree may be
advantageous
● Proficiency in the use of mobile data collection
applications, GPS, GIS and mapping software, interest in learning other
conservation technologies
● Excellent organizational and communication skills
● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
● Ability to deliver high-quality work independently
● Passion for wildlife conservation and environmental protection
● Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
● Prior experience working with rangers and on WMA governance will be advantageous
● Willingness to move to Iringa
How to Apply:
To
apply for this position, please submit a cover letter explaining your
interest and qualifications and your CV with three professional
references to applications@stzelephants.or.tz Please ensure to mention “Protection Officer Application”
in the subject line of your email. We appreciate all applications, but
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the
selection process. Join us in making a difference in the conservation of
wildlife and natural resources in southern Tanzania and beyond!
Deadline for applications: 8th August 2024
STEP
is an equal opportunity employer. Female applicants are encouraged to
apply, as we strive to promote gender equality and diversity within our
organization.
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