Programme Leader, Sabah Terrestrial Conservation Programme (Sabah - Kota Kinabalu)

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the programme in strategic and operational aspects for its effective and efficient implementation.
• Provide technical inputs and source required expert advice for making evidence-based decisions and achieving science-based conservation.
• Perform periodic reviews of the programme for prioritization of activities, to assess effectiveness of outputs, monitor outcomes and carry out adaptive management of the programme.
• Ensure that all the objectives and thereby the conservation outcomes planned in the programme are achieved.
• Engage with collaborators, partners and other stakeholders and coordinate joint activities for effective implementation of the programme.
• Co-ordinate with WWF network partner offices and collaborate with global programmes of the network.
• Obtain reviews and other technical inputs for the programme from peers within and outside of WWF-Malaysia.
• Provide supervision to and share with the deputy project manager the administrative and finance management responsibilities of the programme.
• Prepare periodical reports for the programme, assisted by the deputy manager.
• Provide supervision to programme staff in preparing and monitoring quarterly workplans and in carrying out the planned activities.
• Provide inputs to the Conservation Geographic Information Systems Unit (CGIS) in developing various mapping products and in monitoring forest loss and degradation.
• Involve in senior level engagement with government agencies in Sabah, particularly related to implementing spatial conservation planning and other parts of the programme.
• Take part in implementation of certain components of the programme, particularly the spatial planning, protected areas, species and forest conservation components.
• Enhancing the funding of WWF-Malaysia’s conservation projects by working closely with Head of Conservation, Sabah in fundraising efforts led by the Marketing Department of WWF-Malaysia.
• Provide the Head of Conservation, Sabah inputs as requested in his/her preparation for documents for submission to the WWF-Malaysia’s Senior Management Team (SMT), Executive Committee and Board meetings.

Requirements:

• A Masters degree in the field of biological conservation (e.g., zoology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, etc.) from a recognized university. Having a Ph.D. in the field of biological conservation would be an advantage.
• At least five (8) years of experience, in biological conservation or environmental fieldwork, with the last 3 years at a senior position. Experience of advocacy and engagement work would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge and commitment on the issues of wildlife conservation in Borneo.
• Experience specifically in forest and species conservation will be a basic requirement.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to use appropriate technology for presentation to partners, stakeholders and potential donors.
• Excellent leadership, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Having a calm temperament, with a methodical and meticulous approach to work.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, both in the field and in the office.
• Organization and management skills are required.

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