Manager 2: Eco-DRR Mainstreaming, Preparedness and Response

The South African National Biodiversity Institute is seeking a Manager 2 for Eco-DRR Mainstreaming, Preparedness and Response in Pretoria. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, with 8 years of experience, including 4 in management. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, partner management, and oversight of disaster preparedness initiatives. Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
This position requires a degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Development Studies, Disaster Management, or an equivalent qualification at NQF 7. The position also requires eight 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, four 4 years of which must have been in a first-line management positions. Demonstrated experience in managing external partners, MOA-based relationships, or inter-institutional delivery arrangements is essential.


The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:




experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, environmental management, development planning or related fields; technical experience working with all spheres of government in the development, planning and implementation of policy relating to biodiversity, climate change and ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction; experience in mainstreaming environmental and climate resilience considerations into municipal and sector planning, policy and budgeting processes; understanding of global and national biodiversity conservation, climate change and disaster management policies and legislation; sound understanding of disaster management Early Warning Systems EWS and their role in disaster preparedness and response; project, financial and risk management skills; experience in managing formal inter-institutional agreements, including MOAs or equivalent arrangements, with national or provincial partners; familiarity with Green Climate Fund or equivalent international climate fund reporting requirements will be an advantage; excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including report writing, presentation, interpersonal and workshop facilitation skills; ability to influence, motivate and collaborate with others; advanced knowledge of compliance and risk management techniques, including budget and financial management skills; proven ability to work under pressure with diverse teams while remaining cost, quality and safety conscious; ability to develop partnerships and manage multi-faceted stakeholders from various backgrounds and cultures; and advanced planning, organising and problem-solving skills.


Key Performance Responsibilities include:




Provide strategic leadership, partner management and overall Component 2 delivery;
Manage and provide oversight of the disaster preparedness and early warning systems workstream under Component 2;
Lead the mainstreaming of Eco-DRR interventions into municipal disaster risk management, asset risk management, environmental policy and spatial planning, while promoting coordination across project components;
Coordinate and provide strategic oversight of the municipal capacity-building and institutional strengthening programme under Component 2 and beyond; and
Contribute to cross-cutting project governance, monitoring and evaluation, institutional learning post project sustainability