Deputy Director : Programme Management - Green Climate Fund

Job title : Deputy Director : Programme Management - Green Climate Fund

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 19, 2025

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• The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is leading the implementation of a project entitled “Scaling up Ecosystem-based Approaches to managing climate-intensified disaster risks in vulnerable regions of South Africa” (the Eco-DRR project). The USD 40.1 million project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with cofinancing from SANBI, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), for a period of 8 years from 2025 to 2033. The goal of the project is to improve the resilience of communities that are vulnerable to climate change-exacerbated floods, droughts and wildfires through the implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction measures. SANBI is looking for a self-motivated individual to develop, manage, coordinate, facilitate and support partnerships for SANBI’s Green Climate Fund programme of work according to the applicable legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, frameworks, and the funder’s aspirations.
• This position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7. A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, 4 years of which should be in the first line management position(s).
• The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position : advanced project management skills (work plans, monitoring & evaluation, etc.); certification in project management in the development field would be ideal; advanced knowledge on the management of donor-funded projects; in-depth understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation; comprehensive knowledge about legislation pertaining to biodiversity conservation; advanced knowledge and skills on national and global policies on skills development; in-depth project management knowledge and skills to ensure deliverables are done according to contracts, work plan and budget; advanced knowledge on the management of organisational and project finance, including procurement and financial management policies; proven ability to handle financial management external to SANBI – budgeting for proposals, report to donors, budgeting and reporting, etc; comprehensive knowledge about public sector policies including Human Resources, including recruitment and performance management; understanding of government sector and partnership models to achieve goals; being highly organised and efficient; a clear-thinker able to solve problems and see all sides of a situation; ability to manage high pressure and juggling multiple stakeholders each with their own challenges whilst multi skilling across multi projects simultaneously; project content writing, reporting writing and minute-taking for high-level meetings; proven ability to perform monitoring & evaluation of multi projects; advance knowledge and experience for planning, organising, and report writing skills; exceptional organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills; outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written); excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook); The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

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