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South Africa: Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve Co-ordinator
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve Company (KBRC) seeks the services of a Coordinator
to play a leading role in institutionally strengthening the KBRC to direct, guide,
facilitate and co-ordinate the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve (KBR) project based on the
Strategic Management Framework and Management Plan. Specific focus will be placed
on the current project as financed by the Global Environmental Facility through the
World Bank. The position will be based within the KBR area.

The ideal candidate is one who is well organized and shares the vision of the KBRC and
who has the ability to not only work independently but also as part of a dynamic team.
Language proficiency in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape together
with excellent interpersonal and report writing skills are a requirement.

Applicants from a range of academic fields may apply, particularly from Natural
Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Resource Economics and
Environmental Sciences. The incumbent will interact with both landowners and the
diverse, multi-skilled and integrated project management team.

Key qualifications include a relevant graduate degree or equivalent experience. The
preferred candidate will be computer literate, have some experience of financial
management, conflict mitigation, and have presentation skills. Some knowledge of the
UNESCO biosphere reserve concept and its implementation, as well as the role of the
CAPE Programme and other landscape initiatives within this programme will be a
distinct advantage.

The appointment will be for a period of 18 months. A competitive remuneration package
is offered based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.
Applications and information requests from suitably qualified and experienced
candidates should be sent to: Chantal Minnaar, KBRC, P.O. Box 200 Kleinmond, 7195,
South Africa; or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or tel: +27 28 271 4792, fax: +27 86 611
5900 by the closing date of 15 February 2008, before 14:00. Candidates should be
available for interviews on a date and time as determined by the KBRC.

If no response has been received within 21 days of the closing date, candidates may
assume that their applications did not succeed.
 
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