Job ID: 54424
Location: South Africa
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
South Africa
This position will be based in Cape Town for four months, thereafter the Conservation Practitioner will support the partner-led water fund in Kruger 2 Canyons, based in Hoedspruit.
WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy’s 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 world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our 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 valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people, strengthening leadership and resource management and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development and sustainable food production, working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.
The South Africa program is one of TNCs newest country programs on the African Continent. Our goal is protecting the rich biodiversity for current and future generations, supporting government in mitigating climate change and building resilient communities.
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 the South Africa Conservation Manager and will be based in Cape Town for four months, thereafter the Conservation Practitioner will support the partner-led water fund in Kruger 2 Canyons, based in Hoedspruit.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Want to help save the planet? Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s 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 Africa’s 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
- Work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s 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
- 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.
- Must have a valid code 8 driver’s license and over one year’s 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.
WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, retirement pension Stipend, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life, and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 54424, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
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