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South Africa: Environmental Educator/Coordinator, WESSA
The WESSA Border Kei Region is looking for an Environmental Educator/ Coordinator to assist with our Fresh Water Programme in schools and communities across the region. 

Areas of Responsibility:
The posts will be based within the WESSA Border Kei Environmental Education Programme, East London (Eastern Cape).

The incumbents will be expected to:
  • Support schools and communities with the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental related projects for improved and healthier fresh water systems including wetlands.
  • Develop school/community training programmes.
  • Coordinate Environmental Education Forum Networks.
  • Develop appropriate activities and tools for EE Centres.
  • Adapt and/or develop resource materials. 
  • Assist in the development, tutoring and coordination of EE short courses.
  • Liaise with other EE partners in the Region.
  • Assist the Regional Coordinator with other EE related activities.

Qualifying Criteria
  • Minimum qualification: Nature Conservation Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in environmental education activities and good knowledge on fresh water (including wetlands) systems.
  • Excellent facilitation skills.
  • Practical skills.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good networking and communication skills (both in English and Xhosa are essential)
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape
  • Computer skills
  • Good interpersonal and team skills
  • A genuine desire to work in an NGO environment

A covering letter, summarised CV and three contactable references should be submitted to:

The Regional Manager, WESSA Border Kei
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fax: 043 7485816

Closing date for applications:  Friday 4th April  2008

Please note that if you haven’t heard from us by 11 April 2008, consider your application unsuccessful.
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