Vacancy: Project Manager, Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd
Added to website: 06 November 2007
Location: near Zanzibar town
Project description:
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is a renowned sustainable private conservation project based in Zanzibar/Tanzania with not for profit objectives. The company has established and now manages Chumbe Island as a nature reserve. The project is made financially sustainable through the establishment of an award winning eco-lodge. The park includes a protected reef sanctuary and forest reserve. There is also a visitors? centre with a working classroom used for environmental education. Ecotourism supports park management, research and education programs for local schools.
Job description:
The project manager is based near Zanzibar town and reports to the project director. Leading a team of two expatriates and thirty-eight Tanzanian employees, he/she is expected to:
- Liaise with the Government of Zanzibar (Ministry of Agriculture,Departments of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry and Commission for Tourism, Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency, Immigration and Labour) along with other relevant institutions (Institute of Marine Sciences of the University Dar es Salaam, local and international NGOs and conservation organisations, volunteer and donor agencies etc.).
- Keep up to date with policy changes, regulations and administrative practice relevant to the Chumbe project, and produce the required monthly and quarterly reports to government (ZIPA, relevant ministries, tax authorities).
- Manage project staff and be in charge of recruitments.
- Promote continuous relevant skill-based training of staff.
- Oversee the departmental managers in their work.
- Oversee all office-based activities and administration.
- Oversee financial management, cross-check accounts and produce analytical evaluations for the Director.
- Supervise donor-funded activities, including proposals, reports and accounts to the funding agency.
- Oversee evaluations recommended in the Chumbe Island Management Plan 2006-2016 every six months
- Promote research opportunities in the park and utilize research findings in park management and reports where appropriate
- Promote educational opportunities and oversee the education program in the park
- Liaise with the media to promote the Chumbe project
- Represent the Chumbe project nationally and internationally in close coordination with the Director.
Qualifications needed:
- Bachelors degree essential, Masters degree preferred in the fields of environment/development/ management.
- Minimum 3 years experience working in conservation/ecotourism related field in East Africa with familiarity of institutional frameworks in the region.
- Personnel management experience and skills.
- Familiarity with budgeting and accounting analysis.
- Fully computer literate.
- Experience in marine related issues and good knowledge of marine ecology and coral reef biology.
- Experience in educational development or teaching.
- Experience working within an Islamic society.
- Understanding of technical issues in maintenance of buildings and equipment (solar energy, water, sanitation).
- Able to be a determined negotiator whilst remaining diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
- An organized, pragmatic, problem solving mind.
- Strong leadership skills required and keen interest in sustainable management.
- Enthusiasm, energy and initiative. Sense of humour and commitment to the project imperative.
- Fluent in English/KiSwahili
Package includes:
- Minimum contract length two years, renewable
- Visas/permits covered
- AAR Health insurance
- Flight ticket to region of employment once every two years (annually if combined with sponsored duty travel close to home country)
- Accommodation and food provided whenever on the island, lunch in the office
- Secure accommodation provided
- Use of car evenings and weekends
- Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Interested applicants should send covering letter and CV to:
Sibylle Riedmiller
Project Director
Chumbe@zitec.org
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd.
P.O.Box 3203
Zanzibar
Tanzania
East Africa
www.chumbeisland.com for more information
E fax: +44-870-1341284
Closing date: November 20th 2007
Applicants will only be contacted if considered.
