The Senior Regional Director is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and direction for our work in Africa. This includes oversight of the TRAFFIC offices for Southern Africa (located in South Africa), East Africa (located in Tanzania), and Central Africa (located in Cameroon), which are headed by Programme Office Directors. The deadline for applications is 18 October 2024.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
- A university degree and preferably a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in Africa at a senior level related to nature conservation, sustainable development, intergovernmental processes, policy dialogue, public-private partnerships, and the range of issues affecting the conservation, use and trade of wild species.
- A good understanding of the socio-political context and development aspiration of the region.
- Excellent strategic planning, project management, and partnership development skills, with significant examples of generating impact and influence related to nature conservation in Africa.
- High-level representational skills and gravitas in a regional and international context, with strong diplomatic, political, cross-cultural, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for mission-driven leadership: building powerful collaborations, being authentic and creating trust, learning continuously and listening deeply, acting with courage, managing complexity and uncertainty, and caring for self and others.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, coach and lead a team with diverse skills, personalities, and backgrounds, and strong track record in effective delegation and empowerment of direct reports.
- A clear, inspiring and authoritative communicator with high-level English skills; working knowledge of at least one additional language in the region is beneficial.
- A significant track record of fundraising from regional and international donors
- Demonstrated commitment to TRAFFIC’s mission and values.
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