Role Specification | Park Funding and Reporting Manager
Background
African Parks Network (APN) is a South African-based conservation organization and the leading conservation organization in Africa, partnering with governments and local communities in the rehabilitation and management of African national parks and protected areas. The organization currently manages 22 protected areas, totalling 20 million hectares (50 million acres), across 12 countries.
AP secures long-term mandates from national governments to protect these parks and provides comprehensive programming, including biodiversity conservation, community development, and revenue generation, underpinned by infrastructure development and strong management.
African Parks operations are funded primarily from major private donors (high-net-worth individuals), institutional donors (i.e., European Union, US Government, and German Government) as well as foundations, conservation organizations, and increasingly from corporate partnerships. The organization maintains strong relationships with its key donors. Many of them are long-term supporters of African Parks. Fundraising is conducted by account managers across the world with teams in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa and supported by a central Proposal, Impact Reporting and Analysis Team (PIRATE) that facilitates communication and exchanges between front-facing fundraising account managers, head office support functions, and park teams.
The funding and reporting manager (FRM) is a key position within the Park Management Unit and plays a critical bridge between the park team and the fundraising team. Reporting to the Park Manager and working closely with the PIRATE team, the FRM is the focal point for all fundraising-related matters at the park level. This role requires strong leadership, analytical excellence, and project management capabilities as it has to navigate between the park’s long-term strategy, financial and operational realities, funder’s interests, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Key functions and responsibilities:
Required Qualification, Competencies, and Experience for the Role:
This position is a field-based position with a 9-week rotation in the park and subsequent 3-week home leave for expatriates.
Values and Culture:
How to apply
African Parks Network is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, tribe, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or national law. Hence, persons of all gender, race, sex, orientation, age, and identity are encouraged to apply.
Shortlist (www.shortlist.net) is our exclusive recruitment partner for this role. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is closed, though early applications are strongly encouraged. If you believe you meet the attributes and skills above, please apply at the following link: job link. In case you have any questions, please forward them via email along with your updated resume to the following addresses:
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Role Specification | Park Funding and Reporting Manager
Background
African Parks Network (APN) is a South African-based conservation organization and the leading conservation organization in Africa, partnering with governments and local communities in the rehabilitation and management of African national parks and protected areas. The organization currently manages 22 protected areas, totalling 20 million hectares (50 million acres), across 12 countries.
AP secures long-term mandates from national governments to protect these parks and provides comprehensive programming, including biodiversity conservation, community development, and revenue generation, underpinned by infrastructure development and strong management.
African Parks operations are funded primarily from major private donors (high-net-worth individuals), institutional donors (i.e., European Union, US Government, and German Government) as well as foundations…
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