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Program Manager at Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Job Overview

WCS Tanzania

Program Manager at Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Program Manager

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Zanzibar

The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society.

Job Description

Title: Program Manager – Blue Action Fund

Location: The position is based at the WCS’s offices (marine program -Unguja/Zanzibar)

Reports To: Marine Program Director

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee the work of field teams and provide guidance and support to staff during implementation
  • Monitor and document progress toward programmatic goals
  • Manage the program budget and ensure that all expenditures are within limits
  • Review and write narrative reports on the program’s activities and progress
  • Support procurement processes and review of deliverables from consultancies
  • Represent the organization to external stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and other NGOs
  • Maintain close communication with the donor and represent WCS at official events when required

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in environmental management, marine science, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in managing complex marine conservation programs
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to track budgets, timelines, and milestones
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken
  • Experience working in Tanzania or East Africa

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in grant writing and fundraising
  • Experience managing EU-funded projects
  • Diving certification and experience in coral reef monitoring
  • Experience with ESMS and community engagement
  • Experience with GIS and other data analysis software
  • Conditions of Employment
  • Successful candidates will be subject to a successful reference check and a criminal background check before starting work.
  • Working Conditions and Physical Effort
  • Moderate Travel
  • Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment and outdoors
  • Program Manager Job Vacancy at Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should send:

Cover letter and CV Only

Applications should be sent via email to:

WCS Tanzania addressed to the County Director at: [email protected] with the heading: “Application for Program Manager – BAF Vacancy ”

Applications should be submitted by: December 12th 2023 5:00 PM EA TIME

The position is open for Tanzanian Nationals and foreigners
Note: WCS Does not receive money in exchange for employment. Should you be asked for

money in exchange for an interview opportunity or a job, please contact the police immediately.

All WCS job applications will be received through [email protected] and not otherwise.

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