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Posted 2019-02-12 01:04:02
BUFFER
ZONE COMMUNITY MANAGER
Agroforestry,
Mukushi, Central, Zambia
Our
client, a player in the agroforestry industry is looking to employ a Buffer
Zone Community Manager. The Buffer Zone Community Manager will design, develop,
implement, and maintain financially sustainable community livelihood programs
in the Buffer Zone, to ensure the development of the residents both socially
and financially and to develop their support and understanding of the
importance of the protection and conservation of the buffer zone.
JOB
SPECIFICATION
REPORTING
STRUCTURE
Reporting
To: Project Manager
Supervision Of: General staff in the buffer zone
Interacts With: Core Zone Conservation Manager and the Administration Manager,
Chiefs, District authorities
JOB
DESCRIPTION
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Ensure
the protection and development of the Core Zone through the financially
sustainable development of the community by way of community engagement and the
creation of alternative forms of environmentally sustainable income generation.
§
Build
and maintain positive relationships, liaison and collaboration with chiefs and
district authorities locally and with relevant Ministries, civil society and
partners locally and nationally.
§
Utilize
existing community structures established under Zambian legislation, namely
Village Action Groups (VAGs) and Community Resource Boards (CRBs), recognising
that VAGs are the most localised community institutions and the building blocks
to functional CRBs.
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Contribute
to the development of annual and 5-year work plans, budgets, reporting and
monitoring systems for the Buffer Zone.
Implement and manage the Annual and 5-year Work Plans for the Buffer Zone as
directed by the PM.
§
Contribute
to the development of annual and 5 year work plans, budgets, reporting and
monitoring systems for the Buffer Zone.
§
Develop
an apprenticeship program to give opportunities to Zambians under and
postgraduates to gain work experience in the field.
CANDIDATE
SPECIFICATION
Experience:
2 years
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: BA or BSc in Social Work, BA or BSc in Development Studies or a
related degree
Software: Job Related
Equipment: Job Related
Knowledge Of: Community Development, Community engagement, Sustainable
community livelihood programmes
Skills To: Develop, implement and work plans, Budget, Monitor systems
Ability To: Train, Build sustainable relationships, Coordinate and manage staff
Personality: Out going, passionate, driven
Other: Must have a valid driving license
ORGANISATION
Industry:
Agroforestry
Culture: Established
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 30 and 50 years of age
TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Mukushi, Zambia
Nationals Only: Yes
Remuneration: Between $3,000 and $4,000 USD
Fringe Benefits: Medical Cover and Housing