Coordinator Job in Dar es Salaam Tanzania - WWF China

China-Africa Trade & Investment Coordinator
 

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) - the international conservation organization - is seeking a competent and motivated China-Africa Trade & Investment Coordinator for its Coastal East Africa Global Initiative (CEAI) in Tanzania, based in Dar es Salaam.
 

Main tasks: 

The coordinator is a cross-cutting advisory role situated in CEAI, with added support to other parts of the Eastern and Southern African Programme region. 

The role of the coordinator is geared at improving governance of natural resources with a specific focus on environmental due diligence in trade and investment activities emphasizing on China-Africa relations.

The coordinator will lead the implementation and further development of the sustainable trade and investment strategy of the CEAI.

S/he will also develop, maintain, and support strategic partnerships related to trade and investment in the CEA region in specific, and the wider Eastern and Southern African region in general. 

S/he will facilitate and provide strategic and technical guidance on the implementation of the Africa-China work streams.

Requirements: 

• A minimum degree of MSc in environmental management, economics, trade, business or a relevant field. 
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the international / regional policy environment with proven ability to engage at senior levels of business and government. 
• Strong understanding of trade and investment flows between Africa and Asia, environmental standards and trade, business and sustainability. 
• Outstanding communication, negotiating and analytical skills; 
• Proven experience and sensitivity of working with different cultures

Additional information, including Terms of Reference, can be obtained on request from the email address indicated below or through http://wwf.panda.org/who_we_are/jobs/. 

Applications must include a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Development Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Thursday, 15th November at 4:30 pm. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.