Experience / Training
- The Program Manager should have at least a level of higher education equivalent to Bac+2 in any technical field such as communications, social and environmental sciences, development management, economics, public finance, law. A level of study Bac+5 (Masters) would be desirable
- At least five years-experience working in an international NGO or equivalent work environment in Africa
- Proven experience of large program management, personnel management, operations, systems and administration
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, experience in working in multi-cultural environments and a solution-focused work ethic
- Proven experience of grant report writing
- Interest in wildlife conservation and environmental issues in Africa
- Excellent, fluent spoken and written English and French
- Excellent command of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- The ability to conduct planning, results-based management and reporting.
- The ability to plan and prioritize urgent tasks and maintain a good organization of one’s work
- Be rigorous, available and methodical
- Good ability to work under tension and manage stress
- Good ability to work in a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Discretion and confidentiality.
How to apply
Interested candidates with the above qualifications, skills and experience should email a detailed application/motivation letter (that can be in French) and CV (only in English), along with the names and contact information of three professional references to [email protected].
Please include “DRC Program Manager” in the subject line of your email. The Application Deadline is 30 April 2021
The International Organization Wildlife Conservation Society-DRC, like other international agencies, promotes gender equality and equity. To this end, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only applications in which WCS has expressed interest will be considered.
About WCS
WCS is an international NGO headquartered at Bronx Zoo in New York City working to save wildlife and wild lands and to meet global challenges in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the world’s oceans. Our work in Africa employs approximately 1,100 staff in 12 country programs focused across three major regions (Central Africa and Gulf of Guinea, Sudano-Sahel, and East and Southern Africa-Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean).
Our MISSION is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education and inspiring people to value nature. Our VISION is a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. Our GOAL is to conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world’s biodiversity. Our VALUES are Respect, Accountability and Transparency, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Integrity.
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