Deputy Director : Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning -Ecosystem-based EDRR

Job title : Deputy Director : Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning -Ecosystem-based EDRR

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

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 provide leadership and coordination of the monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and social process facilitation programme of work for the Eco-DRR project.
• This position requires a degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Botany, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 in a relevant field will be 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 : keen interest in Climate Change Adaptation and environmental / developmental issues; extensive project management experience including results-based management, monitoring and evaluation; certification in project management in the development field would be ideal; experience in project content writing, reporting writing and minute-taking; knowledge and familiarity with the GCF funding modality is an added advantage; strong team leadership capabilities; proven ability to work with diverse teams and individually whilst under pressure but being quality, cost, compliance and safety conscious; experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and relationship management; understanding of government procedures, policies, and legislation; excellent communication (Fluency in English) both verbal and written and interpersonal skills; excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous. 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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