Chief Field Officer, Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead the implementation of CI’s strategy for Africa which includes unlocking sustainable financing in iconic landscapes while building nature-based livelihoods, building capacity and improving governance of governments, poverty alleviation through nature conservation, and working with indigenous people to fight climate change.

Oversee the Africa Field Division’s operations team and ensure operational excellence including identification of inefficiencies; fully align the operations team with the Africa strategy, vision, and goals.

Oversee project and program design and ensure quality and alignment with vision and strategy, including oversight of programs funded by public and private donors, as well as REDD+ and/or climate financing programs.

Lead annual planning and budgeting for the Africa Field Division in collaboration with CI’s Leadership team.

Build and implement a multi-year plan to increase staff capacity to design and deliver high-quality conservation projects in compliance with CI and donor requirements.

Lead and manage the Africa Field Division’s Executive Management Team with a particular focus on accountability, delivery excellence, staff well-being as well as a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout the Division.

Establish and maintain a culture of compassionate conservation that embraces human-centered design for conservation and supports local- and Indigenous-led conservation.

Identify and pursue new resources for CI’s Africa strategy, and fundraise from individuals, foundations, government, and corporate sources. Identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit high-net-worth private donors in partnership with CI’s Development teams.

Oversee public funding and corporate partnerships and ensure alignment with CI’s Africa strategy.

Communicate progress on regional strategies and action plans internally within CI and externally through media, social media, and targeted communications.

Lead establishment, stewardship, cultivation, and growth of an Africa Council.

Represent CI’s work in Africa with CI board members and other CI bodies to develop high-impact partnerships with private sectors, governments, academia, and other non-governmental organizations.

Represent CI with high-level government officials and private sector leaders.

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