Stakeholder Engagement Officer - Robertson, South Africa - CapeNature

CapeNature

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Robertson, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Division

Conservation Operations

Business Unit

Landscape South

Minimum experience

Entry Level

Company primary industry

Environmental Services

Job functional area

Operations

Salary

R R per annum
This position is suited to a dedicated self-motivated conservationist who will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity through protected area expansion, environmental awareness, and stakeholder engagement in Landscape South

RESPONSIBILITIES:

LANDSCAPE GOVERNANCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Establish and maintain Protected Area Advisory Committees in the Landscape to promote cogovernance mechanisms.
Integrate planning and service delivery at Landscape unit level by participating in Reserve Management Committees and key forums within the Landscape.
Establish and support cogovernance mechanisms for protected areas.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Develop and maintain a Landscapebased Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Management Plan.
Establish an effective stakeholder participatory structure that will meaningfully engage CapeNature on community conservation matters.
Develop and maintain a Stakeholder Engagement Communications protocol.
Develop and maintain a Landscapebased Stakeholder Database.
Managing resources effectively and efficiently, in relation to stakeholder engagement.
Mitigate perceived conflict with stakeholders through sound conflict resolution mechanisms.
Managing relationship with Natural Resource User Groups.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Management of strategic implementation plans with the focus on Stakeholder Engagement.
Cocontribution to METT actions for nature reserves in the Landscape.
The management of communitybased partnerships and projects to advance biodiversity conservation, environmental education & awareness.
Provide extension services to communities and landowners, with regards to Biodiversity Stewardship in the Landscape.
Support the implementation of Sustainable Harvesting and Access protocols.
Assist in implementing Youth Development and Job Creation Projects in the Landscape.
Facilitate initiatives in support of SMME development in the Landscape for neighboring communities.

ADVOCACY

Leading the implementation of brandbuilding initiatives at a Landscape level, in support of the corporate advocacy strategy.
Leading the implementation of Environmental Education, Awareness, and various outreach efforts at Landscape level, in support of the corporate strategy.
Influencing stakeholders in respect of biodiversity conservation and environmental resource management programmes by establishing innovative partnerships in the Landscape.
Support the implementation of an Access Strategy at Landscape level, by facilitating access and interventions which advances communitybeneficiation.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Leading the implementation of Environmental Education Commemorative Days/Social Days/Calendar Days.
Initiate and enable Social Science Research to deepen the understanding of communitybased networks, governance, and decisionmaking processes.
Establish and manage a group of Honorary Nature Conservators with capacity building initiatives.
Facilitate initiatives in support of Local Economic Development, in particular training of local SMME's.
Effective facilitation of volunteer groups and stakeholder capacity building initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Natural/Social Sciences or Economic Management Sciences.
At least two years' experience and involvement in community liaison and project development.
Above average interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Good understanding of the Conservation Economy and the National People and Parks program.
Good understanding of environmental education approaches and conservation principles.
Experience in stakeholder engagement processes.
A good understanding of landscape community dynamics and networks.
Understanding of broader government priorities and policies on EPWP, environment and economic development.
Bilingualism in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
A valid driver's license with proven driving experience
No criminal record

COMPETENCIES:

Experience in awareness raising, environmental education and community projects.
High levels of personal responsibility and accountability.
Conflict resolution skills.