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South Africa: Director: Climate Change Co-Ordination, Communication & Policy, SANBI
SANBI requires the services of a specialist in this field to provide strategic direction and co-ordinate activities to achieve SANBI’s goal to lead the country’s research, policy development and communication on the bio-impact of, as well as adaptation to climate change. This cross-cutting function is aimed at strengthening the response to climate change through identifying strategic priorities, synchronising and co-ordinating activities within SANBI’s various divisions, developing and strengthening partnerships with other organisations, and providing a framework for policy inputs and communication.

Reporting to the Chief Director: Climate Change & BioAdaptation, the successful candidate will: • ensure effective co-ordination of activities (within SANBI, the SANBI-managed network, and with key collaborating institutes) to generate research results on climate change and related global change issues with relevance to biodiversity • facilitate the development and dissemination of information products, and application of analytical tools for climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation for regional, national and international stakeholders, especially those that flow from SANBI co-ordinated research activities • inform regional, national and international-level policy and decision makers about the outcomes of research related to biodiversity in the context of climate change and compound threats, through written and verbal communication products • provide co-ordinated policy support to appropriate government departments, and especially DEAT, on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation • advise the Chief Director: Climate Change & BioAdaptation on all issues defined above.

Appointment requires at least an MSc degree (but preferably a PhD) in a relevant discipline, backed by a strong proven track record in climate change and global change policy and research, as well as the ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Self-motivated individuals with the above skills, who are able to work with limited supervision and have at least five years’ relevant work experience in a managerial position, are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively nationally and internationally, and display sound communication skills in English as well as one other official language. Further requirements for this position are substantial mentoring experience, computer literacy (MS Word suite) and well-developed budgeting and administrative abilities. The possession of a valid Code 08 (EB) driver’s license is essential.

South Africa boasts an exceptionally rich biodiversity. SANBI, a public entity operating in nine different centres, is mandated with the study, conservation and promotion of an entire country’s fauna, flora and their ecosystems.
These career opportunities are available to appropriately qualified and experienced scientists.

SANBI offers all-inclusive salary packages of R540 429 per annum.

Please Note: 1) Applications must be accompanied by a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position. 2) A competency test may be conducted during the interview.

All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Applications submitted by employment agencies, will not be considered.

SANBI reserves the right not to fill these positions.

Contact Ms Ofentse Masisi on 011 844 0197 or, preferably, forward a letter and concise CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 086 635 9931. Postal applications are to be addressed to Ms Ofentse Masisi, LR Strategic Placement, P.O. Box 98, The Woodlands 2080.

Closing date: 5 May 2008

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.
Visit www.sanbi.org for more information on the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
If no response has been received within 21 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
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