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South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Regional Coordinator, WESSA/WWF SA ECO-SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) are the sole implementing agents of this prestigious international environmental education programme, and is a membership-based Non Profit Organisation of over 80 years’ standing whose mission is to promote public participation in caring for the Earth.    

A vacancy exists for an individual who is passionate about and has experience in the environment and education within schools, who can relate to a wide sector of the community.  This position requires someone who is well organized, self-motivated and is able to work on their own and with people.   A person who is professional and who has vision and enthusiasm to lead the Region in achieving its identified targets is required.  The Regional Coordinator will be responsible for the general running, facilitation and administrative management of the programme within the KwaZulu-Natal Region, and the liaison between different organizational structures in the support and development of the programme.  The KwaZulu-Natal Regional Coordinator will report directly to the National Coordinators based in Howick, KwaZulu Natal.  The location of the position is still to be determined but may be based at the Eco-Schools national office in Howick.  This is a ¾ month position not full time.

Job description:
The Regional Coordinator will be required to manage:
•    Achievement of identified goals and targets
•    Overall management of regional tasks as laid out in the working guidelines
•    Support and development of the programme regionally
•    Professional development needs relating to the programme for supporters
•    Finances/ budgets
•    Attendance of meetings annually
•    Liaison with National Office, other WESSA Regions, Branches and related Organisations/ institutions
•    Liaison with partners, NGOs and the public
•    Reporting requirements internally and for project funders
•    Support of node coordinators

Experience, qualifications and attributes required:
•    Commitment to conservation/ environmental education and caring for the Earth
•    Commitment to promoting public participation in caring for the Earth
•    Tertiary qualification (preference given to education or environmental background)
•    Ability to manage accounting and bookkeeping functions
•    Project management training and experience (advantageous)
•    A positive, problem-solving approach
•    A people-oriented person who can work independently and has initiative
•    Good communication and facilitation skills
•    Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and email
•    Sufficiently up-to-date technologically to be able to identify improvements needed in the Region
•    Knowledge and experience of environmental education would be an advantage
•    A valid code 08/ B drivers licence and own vehicle is a pre-requisite for this position

This position would suit a person who has held a management post in the Public or Private sector and who is passionate about environmental education and conservation.

Terms and Remuneration:
The job is offered as a one-year renewable contract, based on performance and the availability of funding. 

Please send a covering letter, concise CV and contact information with two referees to Caroline Conway-Physick at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or facsimile 086 501 3974.   The closing date is 28 March 2008.  We reserve the right not to make an appointment.  If you have not been contacted within three weeks after closing date then please consider yourself unsuccessful.
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