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Description du poste

University Degree in environmental management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, conservation, natural science related discipline or a relevant field; At least 5 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and/or protected areas management, ideally involving terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, at national and/or regional levels; Experience in communicating and collaborating with management agencies, academic institutions and local, national and regional stakeholders to achieve agreed collective outcomes; Proven experience in project administration; Demonstrated experience on small grants management; Demonstrated experience in capacity building and working as a facilitator or trainer in a multi-cultural setting; Sound French and English (verbal/written) with excellent communication and presentation skills; Proficient in using office applications (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and other web-based management systems

Mission

The technical assistant is expected to assist the project coordinator by: Developing a thorough understanding of the BIOPAMA including the Action Component mechanism in West and Central Africa. Providing guidance to the global team on regionally tailored approaches for an effective communication program to promote and explain the grant mechanism opportunity to stakeholders across the region. Working effectively with the BIOPAMA regional and global team to deliver regional BIOPAMA communication products and communicate results. Providing regular technical advice to the BIOPAMA regional coordinator and assist in work planning and the preparation of reports. Supporting the establishment and running of the BIOPAMA protected areas Observatories for West and Central Africa; Identifying key regional and national networks and organizations and develop and maintain contact lists and liaison. Providing advice on due diligence assessments and screening of applicants in consultation with the global team. As necessary, providing direct technical support for capacity building, particularly of local-level civil society organizations and mentor applicants and grantees through aspects of grant management, from the initial proposal design and submission process, to assisting with project monitoring and evaluation. Convening meetings and workshops to enable information sharing, capacity building and exchange between grantees and other stakeholders Monitoring performance through communication with grantees and through site visits where appropriate. Ensuring close synergies between the grants program and the regional observatories’ roles in BIOPAMA particularly in regard to management effectiveness assessments and activities that will improve the quality of baseline PA information and ensure that relevant information derived from grant projects is accessible to the sub regional observatories. Contributing to project publicity, promotion, updates and knowledge products suitably branded and attributed. Supporting the Protected Areas Coordinator as required through engagement on regional network groups, task forces and committees; representing IUCN and BIOPAMA at relevant fora, meetings and workshops at all levels; contribution to IUCN PACO program planning forums, advisory committees and, project reviews. Contributing to information sharing, lessons learning and documentation of project and program experiences. Drafting contracts and terms of reference as requested by the project’s coordinator or the unit’s coordination for consultancies and workshops Contributing to organizing event Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Please Note: The above TORs contain the main responsibilities and duties of this position. However, in an ever evolving organization

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