SANCCOB
SANCCOB, a leading marine conservation non-profit organisation, seeks to employ a Preparedness and Response Manager to join their dynamic team in Table View, Cape Town. The Preparedness and Response Manager will be responsible for the management of SANCCOB’s crises preparedness and response portfolio and will report to the Head of Conservation of SANCCOB.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the preparedness and response department at SANCCOB.
- Ensure that SANCCOB is ready to respond to an oiled wildlife response or other seabird crises both nationally and internationally.
- Assist other environmental stakeholders and seabird management authorities with preparedness and response.
- Promote the development of preparedness and response plans and source consultancy contracts from governments and/or the oil industry.
- Develop preparedness and response plans for SANCCOB and persons or companies who have contracted SANCCOB.
- Ensure alignment of the preparedness and response plans with the Incident Command System.
- Develop and facilitate training and exercises for SANCCOB and persons or companies, who have contracted SANCCOB, to be able to respond to an oiled wildlife incident or other seabird crises.
- Facilitate the identification and purchase of response equipment, and ensure the equipment is audited and serviced according to policy.
- Develop and maintain a robust knowledge of relevant conservation legislation and the institutions and processes necessary for the effective implementation and enforcement of relevant laws and processes.
- Remain up to date with oiled wildlife and seabird crises preparedness and response strategy, policy and legislation.
- Maintain and develop effective working relationships with key partners including NGOs, science and policy experts, government(s), oil & gas industry, and shipping industry both nationally and internationally.
- Assist with the organisation of events and conferences when required.
- Write information articles for SANCCOB and other media as may be required from time to time.
- Supporting efforts to raise public awareness about oiled wildlife response and other seabird crises through, for example, presenting at conferences or media interviews.
- Where required, engage in fundraising support activities including developing concepts and proposals for funders and assist with activity reports.
- Manage all aspects of the Robben Island Museum Seabird Ranger project.
- Serve on SANCCOB’s internal ethics committee.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in the environmental, conservation or environmental law field. A post-graduate qualification in these fields will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ working experience in the environmental, conservation or environmental law field.
Competencies
- Leadership capabilities.
- Ability to develop high quality written content.
- Ability to help lead response teams in an emergency situation.
- Passion for seabirds and/or marine conservation, with a mission-driven work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Ability to represent and promote SANCCOB at meetings, stakeholder working groups and public events.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team but also to execute work independently and take initiative when required.
- Problem solving skills often in challenging situations.
- Emotional intelligence, including strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Presentation and negotiation skills.
- A strong command of English as a working language is essential, and a written and spoken capability in at least one other official South African language is preferred. French or Portuguese language skills are also desirable.
- Valid Code 8 driver’s license.
- Ability to travel independently nationally and internationally, often at short notice.
Please send your CV (max. 3 pages) with contactable referees and a letter of motivation for attention: Nicky Stander at nicky@sanccob.co.za
Closing date for applications: Monday, 15 November 2021 by 17h00
Management will not accept telephonic applications and will only correspond with applicants chosen for interviews.