Livestock Marketing and
Grazing Manager Job Vacancy at The Nature Conservancy Tanzania | Deadline: July
20th 2018
Livestock Marketing and Grazing
Manager at The Nature Conservancy Tanzania, June 2018
Job Title: Livestock Marketing
and Grazing Manager
Job ID: 46637
Location: Tanzania
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION: Arusha, Tanzania
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Founded in 1951, the Nature
Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the
lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create
innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature
and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving
lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water
sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is
our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and
culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50
United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities,
governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit
www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
The Nature Conservancy offers
competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees,
excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.
We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.
As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation
achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Livestock Marketing and
Grazing Manager will be responsible for the design, execution and monitoring of
a project that protects and improves local rangelands and introduces an
innovative livestock to market strategy that ties livestock markets to
conservation benefits. The manager will work closely with private and public
partners. This position is a one-year, term-limited position for the duration
of a pilot program and he/she will report to the TNC landscape director. The
position is based at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) office in Arusha, Tanzania.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Livestock Marketing and
Grazing Manager designs, leads and oversees a pilot project that focuses on
livestock marketing as a business and rangeland management within the TNC’s
Northern Tanzania program. This new project in priority rangeland habitat aims
to deliver economic incentives to pastoralists in two pilot villages who
implement improved grazing management practices. He/she leads business
planning, technical and program support. He/she serves as the principal contact
to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the
academic community in as far as livestock marketing and rangeland management is
concerned. He/she establishes TNC as a major partner within the area of
livestock marketing and rangeland management; defines priorities in the area of
responsibility, and leads and manages a team of at least two community
coordinators who support and improve livestock marketing and rangeland
management efforts.
The Livestock Marketing and
Grazing Manager develops key partnerships with private enterprises and public
institutions in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely
communicate solutions and best practices, develops innovative scientific
methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address livestock and rangeland
management needs, and engages local community support for local conservation
efforts. He/she negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government
agencies, private enterprises and local communities to conserve and protect
natural rangelands and develop and implement innovative livestock marketing
strategies that tie livestock markets to conservation benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
Designs, implements and monitors
a conservation performance-based livestock business plan with communities and
other key stakeholder input;
Pilots at least one
community-based rangeland management improvement plan linked to the planned
livestock business;
Leads and oversees training and
coaching of two pastoralist communities to implement an improved rangeland
management plan;
Leads the design of a monitoring
and evaluation plan to track environmental, social and economic benefits of the
livestock to market program;
Launches the livestock business,
as well as improved grassland management and monitoring plans in the two pilot
villages before June 2019.
Supervises at least two staff at
remote locations in Northern Tanzania.
Establishes and maintains optimal
performance standards within the approved budget.
Writes requests for proposals for
additional grants or contracts for the program.
Frequently makes independent
strategic decisions based on analysis, ambiguous information and context.
Negotiates complex agreements, in
a political environment.
Frequently travels domestically
and/or internationally, willing to work evening and weekend hours.
Works in variable weather
conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under
physically demanding circumstances.
Coordinates and communicates with
TNC staff in Tanzania and worldwide.
Ensures coordination among
numerous stakeholders, partners, and participants for the project.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree and 7 years’
experience in livestock marketing and rangeland management or related field or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years’ experience with
livestock to markets businesses in East Africa.
At least 3 years’ experience with
rangeland management programs.
Fundraising experience, including
identifying funder prospects and funder cultivation.
Experience designing and managing
a complex project, including managing finances and coordinating the work of
other professionals and partners.
Demonstrated experience in
business development.
Demonstrated supervisory
experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing
performance.
Experience in partnership
development with business enterprises, non-profit partners, community groups
and/or government agencies.
Experience negotiating
agreements.
Strong communication skills, both
interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial
requirements of the contract.
Comfortable with operating in a
non-hierarchical and collegial manner.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
7-10 years’ experience in
livestock and rangeland management practice or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Knowledge of the livestock sector
in Tanzania is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience
influencing, developing and implementing livestock and rangeland management
policies and plans.
Knowledge of current trends and
practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
Ability to develop practical
applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for livestock,
rangeland and conservation purposes.
Knowledge of methods and
standards of livestock and rangeland management information systems and
initiatives or related field.
Communicating clearly via
written, spoken, and graphical means in English and Kiswahili desirable.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number
46637, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload
buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on July 20th 2018.
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position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future
submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure
to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified
from consideration.
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issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity
includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the
leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs
and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization
that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants
from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional
origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must
meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
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