Qualifications and Requirements for the TRIDOM Program Management Role
Essential Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resource management, conservation, agriculture, or related disciplines.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in natural resource management, forestry, or agriculture sectors, with substantial work in Central Africa.
- Proven senior-level experience with international or transboundary initiatives.
- Prior experience working with WWF is an advantage.
- Proficient communicator in both English and French, with the ability to effectively translate and communicate information across disciplines.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel) and online communication platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and establish relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
- A strong team player, with significant experience in collaborative working environments.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating working groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate multinational virtual teams.
- Excellent negotiation, diplomacy, and lobbying skills.
- Ability to exhibit WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
- Alignment with WWF’s organizational behavior model: Striving for impact, listening deeply, open collaboration, and fearless innovation.
Mission of the Department:
The Tri-National Dja-Odzala-Minkebe (TRIDOM) Landscape is a critical conservation area, encompassing nearly 10% of the Congo Basin rainforests (178,000 km²) in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo-Brazzaville. With 11 protected areas covering 42,319 km² (24% of the TRIDOM area), this landscape is vital due to its unique biodiversity, including the largest elephant population in the Congo Basin and critical species such as western gorillas and central chimpanzees.
TRIDOM’s 250,000 residents, including 10,000 Baka indigenous people, rely on the landscape’s resources. Despite its impressive 97% forest cover and a low deforestation rate (0.2% per decade), TRIDOM faces growing threats, including illegal logging, artisanal mining, and poaching. The WWF Network is committed to supporting this vital landscape and addressing these challenges.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction:
- Lead the coordination and redesign of TRIDOM’s strategy, ensuring alignment with WWF objectives.
- Deliver on TRIDOM’s program goals, collaborating with WWF Country Offices and technical experts.
- Serve as the main point of contact for engaging with WWF entities, government agencies, donors, and partners.
Management and Implementation:
- Oversee the line management of TRIDOM’s regional staff, including performance evaluations and staff development.
- Supervise the preparation of TRIDOM’s annual work plan and budget, ensuring timely delivery of program activities.
- Coordinate efforts between the TRIDOM program and the wider WWF network.
Partnerships & Fundraising:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with NGOs, research institutes, and universities to foster innovation.
- Lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy for TRIDOM and manage donor relationships, including organizing VIP visits.
Communication and Knowledge Management:
- Develop and implement a TRIDOM communication strategy in collaboration with the Congo Basin communications team.
- Ensure the establishment of a comprehensive TRIDOM database in collaboration with WWF’s database managers.
- Write and distribute technical briefings to raise awareness of TRIDOM’s key issues among donors and stakeholders.
Governance:
- Act as the secretariat for the TRIDOM Steering Group, ensuring the timely submission of reports, including quarterly updates.
- Actively participate in the Congo Basin Support Group and the ROA Landscapes Group.
By adhering to these responsibilities and demonstrating alignment with WWF’s core values, the TRIDOM program aims to sustainably manage and protect one of the world’s most important landscapes.
