PROJECT MANAGER – Panthera

VACANCY

Start Date: 25 March 2024
Duration: 1 year fixed-term contract, renewable based on funding and operational requirements.
Background
Panthera is the only organisation in the world that is devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilising the expertise of the world s premier cat biologists. Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperilled species. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind. Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats.

Job Description

The Project Manager of Namibia will oversee all activities that fall under Panthera’s Transboundary Catscape Project, with a specific focus on activities within Namibia. They will be the interface between the Lion Director and Regional Director for Southern and East Africa and partners on the ground, managing logistics and project activities to ensure all activities are aligned with the work plan. This will include but not be restricted to the following duties:
•Manage the overall project work plan for Namibia and ensure project deliverables are met according to timeframe.
•Coordinate activities on the ground with partner organisations in Namibia, Manage the day- to-day activities of field team and oversee project expenses.
•Assist with the planning and management of workshops and meetings led by Panthera.
•Participating in regular internal project meetings.
•Promote cross-regional cooperation, staff exchanges and communications within Panthera.
•Maintain a good working relationship with the Namibia government and act as the point of contact.
•Prepare and submit technical donor reports on activities and maintain and submit detailed, accurate and on-time monthly financial reports.
•Travel within Namibia and surrounding countries.
•Contribute to Panthera research initiatives within Namibia.

Qualifications and Experience

•Minimum M.Sc. degree (or equivalent), PhD preferred, in nature conservation or a related field.
•At least 5 year’s management experience.
•Previous fie Idwork experience.
•Successful track record of collaborating with government and other stakeholders.
•Grant writing and reporting advantageous.
•Attention to detail.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (especially Word and Excel)
•Strong written English skills.
•Ability to work independently for long periods.
•Code B driver’s license (4×4 driving experience is required).