CEO- Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund
Type of Vacancy: Expired Notices / Other
Details of the Post
The Dominica National ConservationTrust Fund Inc. (DNCTF) requires the services of a Chief Executive Officer.
Background
The Dominica National ConservationTrust Fund Inc. (DNCTF) is a not-for-profit company formed under the Companies Act 21 of 1994 of Dominica and incorporated in September 2022. The DNCTF is intended to provide a sustainable source of funding to support the conservation, restoration and management of Dominica’s marine and terrestrial natural resources. Some support will come from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), in the form of annual funding from investment returns from an endowment fund with fund deposit dedicated for Dominica from KfW (German Development Bank). Fundamentally, the DNCTF will receive funding from additional funding sources. It will award grants to government agencies, NGOs and other qualifying entities to support the effective management of management projects in Dominica.
Main Duties:
- The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) will be responsible for coordinating the activities directly related to the transformation of the DNCTF into a fully operational grant-making institution. The process of operationalizing the Fund will be done in close collaboration with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and other partners in Dominica. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for leading the ongoing development of the DNCTF and its daily operations, which includes the mobilization of additional funds to support operations (fundraising), administration, and monitoring and evaluation of Grants. The CEO will also be responsible for reporting on both the pre-financing agreement and the Partnership Agreement as stipulated by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund.
Qualifications
All candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer must provide evidence of the following skills and abilities:
- A university degree (Master’s preferred) in the field of natural resources management, environmental management, conservation, business administration, public administration, or any other related field.
- At least a certificate in project management.
- At least 3 years of experience at senior management level.
- Demonstrated skill, experience and success in marketing and fundraising with an emphasis on raising funds from regional and international donor agencies, Funds, and corporations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and experience working with groups and organizations, governmental and non-governmental. Experience in working with international aid and development agencies, Funds and corporations will be of great importance.
- Be a highly energetic, self-starting, entrepreneurial and creative individual who can express/recognize ideas, opportunities, and communicate goals and objectives clearly.
- Exemplary verbal and written skills in English. Fluency in a foreign language would be an asset.
- Demonstrated organizational and management experience in administering staff, developing and implementing a detailed budget and other resources.
- Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors, interacting with Board members and submitting memoranda and reports thereto.
- Familiarity (or the ability to quickly achieve familiarity) with biodiversity conservation issues and Protected Area management activities.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
Remuneration Package
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process
Please submit an expression of interest and curriculum vitae with at least three (3) references by November 18, 2022, to: The Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund Inc., C/o Mr. Jullan Defoe, The Fisheries Division, 2nd Floor, Government Headquarters, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau, Dominica, Email: info.dnctf@gmail.com, defoej@dominica.gov.dm.