INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS OFFICER – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority 160 views

VACANCY

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS OFFICER (D3): CORPORATE CENTER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the above vacant post. The
incumbent will report to the International Conventions Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in the implementation of Multilateral
Environmental Agreements (MEAs) including organizing MEAs related workshops and
meetings, complying with reporting requirements and maintaining a database of Stakeholders,
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in producing policy briefs on MEAs and
linking them to the Authority’s priorities identified in the Strategic Plan and Workplan
• Providing support to other Authority Departments in implementing Convention resolutions, decisions, strategies, and action plans
• Contributing to MEAs related capacity building activities, including preparing and participating in MEAs and other related meetings
• Carrying out research on Biodiversity Conservation related issues

 

Knowledge Management and Communication
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in the development of technical concept notes
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in drafting media releases and communication materials to raise the Authority’s profile in the implementation of MEAs.

Qualifications and Experience

● A minimum of a MSc or any Masters degree in Biological Sciences, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Science or Equivalent Qualification
● A relevant PhD will be an added advantage,
● A Clean Class 4 Driver’s License,
● Excellent Communication and Writing skills,
● Good analytical skills,
● Minimum 2 years experience preparation of policy briefs
● Traceable experience in research on Biodiversity or Environmental Conservation issues
● Willingness and Ability to work with minimum supervision.

 

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Officer

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Closing Date

March 1, 2024