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Job Title

Senior Technical Coordinator (Sr TC)

Terms

Full timeWorking conditions

Hybrid & in the Field

Challenges

Accuracy; flexibility; adaptability; planned & organised; ability to handle tight deadlines; excellent inproject monitoring, timely completion, and reporting, able to monitor budgets; ability to work with/in a diverse team (local and international)

Benefits

Competitive salary & other benefits, and a learning environment
Conservation International is an environmental organization that has worked in Suriname forthe last 25 years, and 30 years internationally in 40 countries to protect nature for the benefit ofpeople.

About us:VISION: Suriname is the greenest country in the world forever with a prosperous and happy
population.
MISSION: To preserve Suriname’s rich biodiversity and ecosystems for the wellbeing of ourcurrent and future generations.

About the role:

The Sr Technical Coordinator will perform various coordinating tasks and will work closely with theTechnical Manager and the Operations Coordinator to prepare and draft Terms of Reference,comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. S/He will
also closely monitor project progress, contract and grant deliverables, technical and financial
project reports, and donor deadlines.
The Sr Technical Coordinator will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external
stakeholders to deliver results while meeting deadlines and provide the Technical Manager withinformation such as project progress, human and financial resources. S/He reports to theTechnical Manager and oversees the work of colleagues and consultants assigned to the project.

Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities▪ Execute assigned projects activities to ensure delivery against objectives, including financial
management of donor funds▪ Monitor and report identified direct and indirect threats to outcomes and propose solutions▪ Monitor project progress and produce reports for internal and external uses
▪ Develop field trip agendas and manage field trip organization and preparation▪ Travel to field sites to execute and oversee project activities▪ Communicate regularly with partners, donors, community members and government officials inthe course of carrying out duties▪ Assist with the development of proposals and budgets▪ Identify activities and/or adjustments that are important to reach project goals▪ Assist with GIS related tasks to map and visualize threats, key areas for conservation andother activities of interest▪ Assist in capacity building initiatives for government institutions, private sector, and partner
institutions including coordinating and leading workshops▪ Assist in monitoring external partners to achieve conservation outcomes▪ Monitor and maintain updates of programs and activities of HQ Technical Divisions▪ Provide input for Terms of Reference necessary for Contracts & (sub) Grants, monitor thecontract deadlines & acceptance criteria, review & monitor grants & contract reports▪ Monitor expenditure, ensure compliance with CI standards and safeguards

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At least Bachelor’s degree in Conservation a/o Environmental studies is preferred
At least 3 years of experience in management and implementation of conservation projects orthe equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in drafting workplans and set priorities to achieve goals
Experience in project management
Knowledge of biodiversity conservation and national issues regarding biodiversity conservation
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Excellent organization skills
Ability to work with staff, partners, donors, and government officials at all levels
Ability to understand and interpret scientific information/data, models and approaches andapply to achieve practical results
Knowledge of geographic information system (GIS)Proficiency with Microsoft office and other business applications
Aptitude for using computer applications
Fluency in Dutch, English and Sranan Tongo is required
Ability to comply to strict policies and procedures
Nature-conservation minded

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter at the latest by June 12th, 2022, 4.00pm, to CI
Suriname, Kromme Elleboogstraat 20, Paramaribo or email to ci-suriname@conservation.org – Subject “Applyingfor Sr TC TWTIS”