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International Conventions Officer

  • Full Time
  • Harare
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Zimparks -Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

DUE: 01 MAR 2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the above vacant post. The incumbent will report to the International Conventions Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) including organizing MEAs related workshops and meetings, complying with reporting requirements and maintaining a database of Stakeholders,
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in producing policy briefs on MEAs and linking them to the Authority’s priorities identified in the Strategic Plan and Workplan
• Providing support to other Authority Departments in implementing Convention resolutions, decisions, strategies, and action plans
• Contributing to MEAs related capacity building activities, including preparing and participating in MEAs and other related meetings
• Carrying out research on Biodiversity Conservation related issues

Knowledge Management and Communication
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in the development of technical concept notes
• Assisting the International Conventions Manager in drafting media releases and communication materials to raise the Authority’s profile in the implementation of MEAs.

Qualifications and Experience

● A minimum of a MSc or any Masters degree in Biological Sciences, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Science or Equivalent Qualification
● A relevant PhD will be an added advantage,
● A Clean Class 4 Driver’s License,
● Excellent Communication and Writing skills,
● Good analytical skills,
● Minimum 2 years experience preparation of policy briefs
● Traceable experience in research on Biodiversity or Environmental Conservation issues
● Willingness and Ability to work with minimum supervision.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their written applications together with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resources Manager
Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
P.O box CY 140
Causeway
Harare
Or email: recruitment@zimparks.org.zw or hand deliver to Head Office’s Registry Section on or before the 1st of March 2024