Manager - Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships (NGO)
Job Categories:
Program Manager/ Assistants (NGO Sector)
Date Posted:
2019-02-14 01:00:00
Employment Type
Full Time
Website
Location:
Lusaka
Salary:
Negotiable
Phone:
Description:
Job Purpose
Lead the planning, execution and monitoring of Organization policy influencing and governance strategy to secure political commitments and strategic partnerships that support Organisation’s strategic conservation priorities. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Organisation’s partnership approach with government, private sector and CSOs.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;
- Provide technical support in the development of natural resources governance and policy programmes/initiatives in line with national priorities and international governance practice broad goals for transformative change
- Leads and supports the Organisations annual planning and budgeting for its Policy and Governance engagement with government, civil society and partners to deliver specific policy and governance outcomes
- Provides programmatic support and technical advice to project teams and field staff in responding to policy and governance initiatives and opportunities including constitutional, policy and legislative processes;
- Contribute to the development of strategies for building effective Organisations and Civil Society Policy Advocacy capacity to engage and influence county, national, relevant international policies;
- Leads in the assessments, tracking and reporting of progress against strategic goals relating to policy and governance programme implementation and action plans including quality assurance and capacity building;
- Offers effective supervision including mentoring and performance management of staff under the Programme;
- Prepares and presents periodic technical reports on the progress of implementation of conservation programmes and project activities including timely donor reporting in the designated area.
- Lead advocacy and relationship building towards specific policy advocacy and strategic relationship outcomes
- Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, private sector , Civil Society organizations, stakeholders and professional bodies in advancing governance in conservation programmes;
- Champions the domestication of relevant national and regional policy instruments at local level in promoting sustainable natural resource management;
- Leads the development of bankable policy & governance programme proposals as part of the wider resource mobilization strategy;
- In consultation with the finance team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks policy and governance programmes to ensure compliance;
- Leads teams in strategy development and strategy execution to secure policy and public investments commitments to support Organisation’s priorities.
- Coordinates setting of programme work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for programmes staff;
- Liaises with the Human Resource function in carrying out staff training needs assessments and recommends training programs to address performance gaps;
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of the political economy of Zambia, actors and institutions within the and political decision making processes needed to advance natural resource governance
- Policy development and policy influencing skills and experience
- Planning, Program development and management skills of impact and outcomes
- Leadership and people management skills;
- Problem solving and conflict management skills;
- Technical report writing
- Negotiation and contract management skills;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels;
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan and implement strategic initiatives within the context of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related fields.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Public Policy Development or Natural Resource Management Policy Studies
- Master’s Degree in Policy, International Relations And Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Management and training or related field will be an added advantage
- At least a minimum of 7 years of experience at management level in a similar role influencing policy at national, regional and global levels securing political commitments that support natural resource governance or sustainable development outcomes
- Proven track record of successful lobbying and advocacy outcomes through influencing policy making and policy implementation
- Proven record of developing successful teams
- Proven track recording of drafting proposals and securing funding
- Experience working on public, private sector and CSO partnerships an added advantage.
If you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to : jobs@bemconsult.com and Copy-in bemconsult@outlook.com
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