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PLANNING OFFICER (D1) X 2

ZIMPARKS

Expires: 01 Nov 2024

Full Time

Matabeleland North

Other

job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the posts which have arisen within the Authority. The posts are based at Northwest Matabeleland and Mid-Zambezi.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties of Position: shall include the following:
Update and develop 10 – year Protected Area Management Plans (PAMPs),
Update and develop 5 – year Species Specific Plans (SSPs),
Define, describe, delineate ecosystems/ produce zonation plans,
Develop and manage spatial data database,
Big data management (collection, collation, storage, manipulation and analysis)
Produce inventories of species,
Collaborate and engage with stakeholders,
Mobilize resources for producing PAMPs, SSPs, implementation, monitoring and evaluation exercises,
Prepare and produce monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reports, baseline survey reports, consultation reports, meeting minutes and any other reports
Craft and conduct monitoring and evaluation of various PAMPs,
Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings/ workshops and events,
Produce annual work plans and budgets,
Any other duties as assigned by the Protected Area Planning Manager

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Geoformation Science and Earth Observation, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management or related field of study,
Master’s degree holders in the above or related fields of study will have an added advantage,
Demonstrate ability to apply GIS/ RS tools in planning,
Ability to use Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) and Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET), World Heritage Outlook in monitoring plan implementation
Strong social and scientific data collection skills
Good writing skills
Fluency in English

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their written applications together with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resources Manager

Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

P.O Box CY 140

Causeway

Harare

Or email to: [email protected] or hand deliver to Head Office’s Registry Section on or before the 14 October 2024

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Job overview

  • Location

    Matabeleland North

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    01 Nov 2024

  • Date Posted

    02 Oct 2024