Experience / Training
- A brilliant, analytical mind that grasps complex issues facing the people living with and surrounding the reserve and finds the most pragmatic, practical and optimum ways to respond to the issues within the environmental context of the reserve
- Ability to communicate and explain complex processes and ideas effectively and efficiently
- A minimum of a master’s degree in social sciences, or environmental sciences
- Five or more years of proven field experience implementing community development projects in Central Africa and preferably in DRC
- Ability to build and manage a diverse team of people
- A strong desire to work in a collaborative environment, with an ability to maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of colleagues
- Outstanding communication, organizational and coordination skills
- Excellent understanding of and practical experience with international safeguarding standards in a development context; experience with Environmental and Social Management systems preferred
- Experience working on US government and/or bilateral/multilateral funded projects is an advantage
- Ability to work, present trainings and write in French and in English; Kiswahili is an advantage
- Ability to operate in remote areas under challenging living conditions
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply by emailing a detailed application/cover letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references to: [email protected]. Please include “Community Development Lead, Okapi” in the subject line of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you have any queries related to this position please contact: [email protected]
Application Deadline: The position needs to be filled as soon as possible and WCS will receive applications until the position is filled
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