African Parks (AP) is looking for a senior, strategic individual that is deeply passionate about Africa and committed to securing its remaining conservation areas for the benefit of her people. AP is searching for an experienced Director of Conservation Funding to develop and execute an overarching Global Funding Strategy that will secure reliable and adequate funding streams to sustain the current portfolio of 19 parks covering 15 million hectares and enable significant growth in line with organisational strategy. This role is core to African Parks’ objective of ensuring 30 of Africa's unique protected areas and spectacular wildlife are secured by 2030. The organisation’s current annual budget is $80m and it expected to rise to $150m by 2030. The successful incumbent will provide strategic leadership and expert management of the global fundraising teams located in USA, Netherlands, Germany, UK, Switzerland and Asia and will be based at its Head Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, with frequent travel as needed. The role reports to the CEO, is a member of the Exco and shall attend all Board meetings.
Job Opportunity: Project Development Manager
The Project Development Manager is a highly valuable and strategic leader in our organization who assumes responsibility for leading the Forest Resilience Bond development team to achieve our visions for scale. As the key and sole financial product of Blue Forest, the success of the Forest Resilience Bond is key to the success of the entire organization.
The primary goals of the Project Development Manager at Blue Forest are to (1) manage the development process of individual forest resilience bond projects from conception to execution, (2) coordinate a diverse mix of partner organizations, governmental entities, tribes, utilities, non profits, and research partners, (3) develop standardized approaches and strategies to support the project development process, (4) support and coordinate other team members in the project development process, and (5) advise the Executive Team regarding strategies to expand the Forest Resilience Bond.
Short-Term Consultancy Opportunity: Feasibility assessment of blue carbon to inform WCS’s approach in the Southeast Asian Archipelago - SEAA - region
WCS seeks a consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment of the potential for blue carbon as an additional incentive to protect coastal ecosystems in SEAA and as a source of revenue to support sustainable financing of marine and coastal management.
Job Opportunity: TNC is looking for a Global Director of Durable Protection
This is an exciting decade to be a part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we rapidly expand the representative, effective, and durable protection of biodiversity and living carbon reserves, through unprecedented collaborations and powerful, permanent deal structures. These innovative deal structures include private transactions of lands and waters and resource rights, debt conversion initiatives, and Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) approaches, all with the goal of durable and lasting protection for nature while providing community development benefits for people. Working in partnership with global to local governments, indigenous partners and local communities, and other NGOs, the Global Director, Durable Protection Strategies will continue to innovate and scale-up these protection approaches. They will lead multi-stakeholder participatory conservation and financial planning, establish long-term sustainable financing, and secure approval and buy-in by all stakeholders to ensure that terrestrial, freshwater and marine conservation can endure in perpetuity. Building on TNC’s legacy of establishing the first two PFPs globally (Great Bear Rainforest and Forever Costa Rica), the Director will grow and oversee a program focused on advancing PFP and other innovative finance opportunities within TNC’s priority areas and galvanizing TNCs technical, political, and philanthropic resources in support of the initiatives. They will also play a leadership role in a new, large-scale, multi-NGO Partnership to accelerate the pace and implementation of PFPs and will ensure TNC’s effective participation in that collaboration. The Director will report to the Global Managing Director, Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters and as an inspirational leader and skilled supervisor, will build and support a team to advance our Durable Protection work. They build relationships and work across The Nature Conservancy to advance these deals from concept to closing and implementation. The location for this position is negotiable within countries where TNC is an already established entity (existing TNC office).
Job Opportunity: CBF is seeking a Program Officer for its EbA Facility
The CBF seeks a Program Officer with a proven record of success in addressing climate change adaptation and conservation challenges. The Officer will provide the program support required to effectively implement the strategic agenda of the EbA Facility, and will work closely with, and report to, the EbA Facility Program Manager.
Job Opportunity: WWF is seeking a consultant with experience in designing CTF
World Wildlife Fund is seeking a consultant with experience in designing Conservation Trust Funds that include grant-based and concessionary investment programs to design a fund that will accelerate the uptake of sustainable natural rubber in the global marketplace. The consultant will assess levels of interest and potential roles of stakeholders, analyze fundraising potential from a range of donors, and explore options for finance instruments including blended finance and standard grants. The analysis will be presented in a comprehensive document that provides clear (turn-key) instructions for a 3rd party to establish the Rubber Trust Fund (RTF). Deadline for application is January 22, 2021.
To apply, please send a cover letter detailing the consultant’s relevant previous experience, proposed approach to the assignment, and CV to michael.stuewe@wwfus.org and amy.smith@wwfus.org by January 22, 2021. Applications from teams will be considered but we will preference applications from consultants working alone.
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Job Opportunity: Senior Program Officer GEF Project Agency - 21016 (WWF)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer (SPO) for the WWF GEF Project Agency. The SPO oversees/leads project development and implementation as a member of the WWF GEF Agency and engages WWF offices, governments and partners around Global Environmental Facility (GEF) opportunities.
This position: (i) coordinates with and guides project development teams developing WWF GEF concepts and projects, to ensure quality and compliance with WWF and GEF policy, (ii) plays an oversight and project compliance role for WWF GEF projects in implementation, and (iii) contributes to WWF GEF Agency strategy and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Project Scoping and Development: Oversee and guide planning, process, and development of WWF GEF projects and programs through GEF project cycle in coordination with WWF offices, governments, GEF Secretariat, and other key partners; Provide strategic GEF and technical guidance for successful project design; Coordinate and ensure compliance of WWF and GEF standards throughout project development
Implementation: Supervise and provide implementation support of WWF GEF projects in coordination with WWF offices, governments, and other key partners; Support project teams in adaptive management, troubleshooting, reporting, and other implementation management duties; Coordinate and ensure compliance of WWF and GEF standards throughout project implementation; Complete GEF Agency project reporting
Representation: Represent WWF GEF Agency at internal and external meetings including project and program steering committee meetings/missions, as well as trainings, workshops, and key international events; Active participation in GEF Secretariat task forces and other ad hoc committees
Coaching: Coach WWF Network, government, and other key partners in understanding of GEF institutions, policies, procedures and tools for the development of transformative ideas into WWF GEF projects and programs in line with GEF priorities
WWF GEF Agency Support: Build overall effectiveness and operation of the WWF GEF Agency by contributing to guidance notes and templates, as necessary
Build relationship with GEF Secretariat and other key GEF stakeholders
Other duties as assigned.
Africa’s Ocean Innovation Summit pitch opportunity!
Africa’s Ocean Innovation Summit pitch opportunity!
Ocean Innovation Africa is looking for African-based startups (or operating in Africa with local offices) with disruptive business models and/or innovative products and services with direct or indirect positive impact on the oceans to feature in the pitch competition at Ocean Innovation Africa 2020.
Know of a potential startup? Let them know!
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Officer, Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Officer, Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust
The Prespa Ohrid Nature Trust–PONT is a German conservation trust fund dedicated to conserving the PrespaOhrid ecoregion and its rich natural and cultural heritage by providing effective long-term funding support to
the national parks and conservation organizations in the region.
PONT is looking for a passionate, organized multi-tasker and creative Fundraising Officer for one year to develop and implement a Fundraising strategy.
Directors for the CORB Fund
The Cubango-Okavango River Basin is one of the jewels of Africa, recognized globally as one of the world’s greatest natural wonders – with a unique inland delta teeming with wildlife and epitomized by its status as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) and UNESCO’s 1,000th World Heritage Site. The countries of Angola, Botswana and Namibia jointly established the Cubango-Okavango River Basin Fund (CORB Fund), as a Company Limited by Guarantee in Botswana to sustain the integrity of this vast and important ecosystem together with the people who live within it. The CORB Fund is a fully independent hybrid fund that aims to enhance livelihoods, improve ecosystem resilience and provide equitable benefits to the riparian states of Angola, Botswana and Namibia, in their shared river basin. The Fund now seeks four highly motivated and experienced people to join the Board of Directors and help to protect the culture and nature of the Okavango and ensure the endurance of its people. The invitation for consideration to join the Board is now available on the OKACOM website and all individuals interested in becoming a part of this exciting and important new member of the conservation finance community can find the information for the Director positions at this web link: