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AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Job Summary
The
primary role of the Marketing & Sustainability Manager will be to
develop existing and new revenue streams for communities managing their
VLFRs. In addition, the appointee will support also MCDI with
self-generated revenues to ensure that the NGO (and the VLFRs it
supports) existence is guaranteed and that its impact effectiveness
continues improving
Full Job Description
Job Title: MARKETING & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Reporting to: Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative (MCDI) Management
Duration:
Kilwa Masoko, Lindi Region, TZ Mid June 2019 12 months, with potential
to renew depending on funding availability & performance
BACKGROUND
Mpingo
Conservation and Development Initiative (MCDI) is a pioneering
Tanzanian NGO with a mission to drive forest conservation and rural
development in the country by promoting sustainable and socially
equitable uses of forest resources. Since MCDI was established in 2004,
working with District Authorities and other partners, it has supported
43 rural communities in eight districts to sustainably manage over
413,700 hectares of forests by setting up Village Land Forest Reserves
(VLFRs) under Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM). It facilitated
the first and so-far the only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certification of community-managed natural forests in Africa.
Furthermore, through responsible hardwood timber sales, to date MCDI has
supported 21 communities to earn over TZS 1.54 billion ($762,000) to
finance their VLFR management and local development.
ROLE
The
primary role of the Marketing & Sustainability Manager will be to
develop existing and new revenue streams for communities managing their
VLFRs. In addition, the appointee will support also MCDI with
self-generated revenues to ensure that the NGO (and the VLFRs it
supports) existence is guaranteed and that its impact effectiveness
continues improving.
KEY DELIVERABLES
1.Develop
a long-term market strategy for FSC-certified timber (and perhaps other
forest products) from VLFRs, including a market study on local and
international wood demand and opportunities for introduction of new
lesser-known species in community forests
2.Develop
and begin implementation of an effective forest products (timber)
production and sales strategy for VLFRs, identify and secure strong
interest and sales from at least 10 new buyers for FSC-certified
community timber.
Develop
and begin implementing a long-term sustainability strategy for MCDI
that will, by 2020, enable the NGO to cover at least 25% of its costs
with self-generated revenues.
KEY SKILLS
Required
Required
Bachelors
Degree in relevant discipline (Marketing, Business Studies, etc.).
Masters Degree in relevant discipline would be an added advantage.
3+ years of experience in a senior role in a relevant discipline (marketing/business development)
Experience
marketing natural resources products, including domestic and/or
international forest products (timber, NTFPs) marketing and sales
Proven experience with sustainability/business strategy development and planning
Experience in developing novel financing models and accounting protocols
Experience working in or in partnership with non-profits in the natural resources sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili language
TO APPLY
In order to apply, submit both your CV, Cover Letter (max 2 pages) and contact details for 2 references (incl. name, affiliation, telephone number and email address) to jobs@mpingoconservation.org by Wednesday 29th May 2019.
In your Cover Letter, ensure to include details of why you are interested in the position and to what degree you meet the key skills/selection criteria outlined above (include examples from previous work experiences). Applicants who do not address all of the above selection criteria will not be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in the first week of June 2019, with an option to conduct interviews in person in Kilwa Masoko (highly encouraged)
