Director - Namibia Nature Foundation
The Board of Trustees of the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) is looking to appoint a Director.
The NNF has been one of the most effective and influential environmental organisations in Namibia over the last 25 years, with a large portfolio of projects and programmes (see www.nnf.org.na). Its mission is to promote sustainable development, to conserve biodiversity and natural ecosystems and to promote the wise and ethical use of natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future. The NNF has a highly skilled and experienced staff of some 25 people, and additional consultants.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's activities, performance, development and growth, and reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees is looking for an inspired leader in the broader environmental sector; strong technical and communications skills, and an excellent motivator. Applicants must have strong management and fund-raising skills, and a good understanding of financial management. A good post-graduate qualification in a relevant field is a requirement, preferably at the level of PhD.
A detailed job description can be downloaded here.
If you are interested in this position please send your CV and a covering letter of not more than two pages, carefully explaining how you meet the above requirements, to the e-mail address below. Your e-mail must have in the subject line "NNF Director: your name". Only e-mailed applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The Chair, Namibia Nature Foundation. c/o sw@nnf.org.na
Closing date: Friday 31 July 2012
The NNF has been one of the most effective and influential environmental organisations in Namibia over the last 25 years, with a large portfolio of projects and programmes (see www.nnf.org.na). Its mission is to promote sustainable development, to conserve biodiversity and natural ecosystems and to promote the wise and ethical use of natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future. The NNF has a highly skilled and experienced staff of some 25 people, and additional consultants.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's activities, performance, development and growth, and reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees is looking for an inspired leader in the broader environmental sector; strong technical and communications skills, and an excellent motivator. Applicants must have strong management and fund-raising skills, and a good understanding of financial management. A good post-graduate qualification in a relevant field is a requirement, preferably at the level of PhD.
A detailed job description can be downloaded here.
If you are interested in this position please send your CV and a covering letter of not more than two pages, carefully explaining how you meet the above requirements, to the e-mail address below. Your e-mail must have in the subject line "NNF Director: your name". Only e-mailed applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The Chair, Namibia Nature Foundation. c/o sw@nnf.org.na
Closing date: Friday 31 July 2012
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