Forest Programme Officer at WWF Kilwa

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The WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), an international conservation organization, is seeking for a

competent and highly motivated Forest Programme Officer, to be based in Kilwa. The Forest Programme Officer will have major Functions of coordinating the project implementation in the following districts namely, Kilwa, Rufiji, Tunduru and Namtumbo Districts.

Major Functions Under the supervision of the Forest Programme Coordinator, The project Officer will assist in supporting the management and execution of forest programme activities within the forest landscapes. In collaboration with identified key stakeholders, take a lead in the process of describing and delineating the agreed forest landscape boundaries, and assess issues related to forest gaps, connectivity, and buffer development functions.

Assess and identify forest activities in the landscape plan followed by identification of strategic development interventions to initiate and support Village Land Use plans, creation of Local Authority Forest Reserves and Village Land Forest Reserves (VLFRs).Lead the process to develop a participatory Forest Work Plan with Civil society and local district. Facilitate implementation processes of agreed Conservation plans with key indicator baselines completed and new area Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METE) scores completed and constantly monitored and reported. Support development of practical forest management plans, Village land use Plans associated by-laws and support implementation of these plans with targeted Communities. Carry out training and staffing needs assessment at all levels.

Plan for direct capacity building interventions based on training/capacity needs of partners. Support In-service training courses developed and implemented at all levels within both forestry and associated sectors and within NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in priority forest landscapes. Collaborate with Mpingo Conservation Project plus other Civil Societies in the Landscapes to join and scale up Group Certification Scheme under MCDI.

Required Qualifications and skills:
Relevant university degree, at least a BSc. in Forest sciences, a MSc in Environmental Sciences will be an added advantage; Minimum of 2 years working experience at grass root level in forest related projects and/or environment, particularly in facilitating Participatory Forest Management, Village Land Use Planning, Biodiversity surveys and supporting income generating activities; M&E related environmental issues and development context; Good co-ordination skills, with experience of technical project implementation; Excellent interpersonal skills and good team work spirit; Experience in writing project reports and management plans; A high level of computer literacy is preferable. Additional information, including Terms of Reference, can be obtained in the offices of WWF Tanzania Country Office in Dar es Salaam. Applications must include a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Development Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz. org by Friday 16° September 2016 at 4:30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the interviews will take place in Dar es Salaam.