Country Director Cameroon Programme

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world, active in almost 100 countries. It has been working in the Congo Basin in Central Africa for more than 20 years. Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

For our country operation in Cameroon – one of the largest in the Central African Region - we are looking for a dynamic and committed Country Director who will drive high performance of our Country programme with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff, and strong financial resources, delivering conservation impact on issues and in places that are key for WWF’s global Network Initiatives and conservation priorities.

Location:

Yaoundé, Cameroon

Main responsibilities:

• Leads and ensures that the WWF Cameroon Country Operations are managed effectively and efficiently in all key areas – Conservation, Finance and Administration, People & Organizational Development, Partnership Development, Fundraising, Advocacy, and Communications – fulfilling WWF Central Africa Regional Programme Office (CARPO)’s vision and delivering on the targets set for its Key Performance Indicators in Cameroon;
• Leads on the development and effective implementation of WWF Cameroon’s country strategy in line with the Central African Regional Programme Office/Green Heart Of Africa (CARPO/GHOA) Strategic Plan;
• Establishes strong partnerships for WWF in Cameroon and effectively represents the organization towards internal and external stakeholders;
• Establishes and implements effective internal organizational / management structures and ensures that the related policies and processes are in place and properly implemented;
• Ensures that WWF Cameroon’s legal and reporting requirements are met and that WWFs policies, procedures, standards and Code of Ethics are being adhered to;
• Contributes to the regional management team and the efficient management of WWF in its Central Africa Region.

What you need:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s degree in Business Management, International Relations / Development, Environmental /Conservation Management or other related fields;
• At least 10 years professional experience in a leadership role, 3-5 years of which ideally would be in the Central Africa region.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing large-scale programmes and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related fields;
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary and multi–cultural teams;
• Knowledge of the institutional, legal and policy framework in Cameroon and Central Africa;
• Fluency in French and English;
• Excellent leadership abilities and capacity to manage human and financial resources, with experience in leading change and driving the vision of the organization;
• Decision making skills with strong business acumen and drive for results;
• High level negotiation and influencing skills, and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels in the business, not-for-profit, scientific and political communities;
• Track record of building organizational talent by nurturing performance culture and encouraging empowerment and delegation;
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals (individual donors, business leaders, public figures, WWF staff), within a broad range of cultural environments;
• Excellent team management and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated fundraising skills, and experience working with donors;
• Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies and WWFs code of ethics;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to recruitcarpo@wwfcarpo.org
The subject should read CCPO-CD.
Deadline for applications: November 29th, 2012.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up.

Female and African nationals applicants are encouraged.