Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT) - Program Officer Position

Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT) – Program Officer Position

Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT) – Program Officer Position

About LEAT:

Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT) is a registered non-governmental organization based in Dar es Salaam, envisioning Africa with sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. LEAT has entered into an agreement with WWF-Tanzania to implement a three-year (2023 – 2026) “Integrated Approach for Transformation of Tanzania Fuel Wood Value Project – TFWVC.” This project spans across Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Tanga, Tabora, Mwanza, and Pwani regions. To achieve the project’s objectives, LEAT is seeking a self-motivated and experienced environmental and natural resources advocate to lead the execution of its side of Project activities.

Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT) – Program Officer Position

Working Stations: Dar es Salaam region.

Expected Start Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: 8th January 2024, before 17:00hrs

Position Title: Program Officer

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational Background:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, specializing in environmental law, including forestry and wildlife-related fields. An Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) will be highly preferred.

Legal Expertise:

• Substantial experience in legal research, analysis, and interpretation, with a focus on environmental law (forestry, wildlife) and prosecution or defense of environmental cases.

Experience in Forest Management:

• Proven experience in working on projects related to sustainable forest management, including a deeper understanding of key legislation governing natural resources management, challenges in the sector, and practical ways of ensuring successful prosecution of environmental offenses.

Project Management Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including budgeting, planning, and coordination of activities related to legal and regulatory affairs.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, legal documents, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Translation Proficiency:

• Proficient in translation services, particularly related to laws, regulations, guidelines, and other documents relevant to forest management.

Consultancy Experience:

• Previous experience in engaging and managing external consultants, particularly in the areas of legal reviews and sustainable forest management.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Proven track record in organizing and facilitating capacity-building training programs, especially for government officials, legal practitioners, and stakeholders in the forestry and wildlife sector.

Regulatory Review and Validation:

• Experience in conducting reviews and validations of legal frameworks, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.

Workshop Organization:

• Demonstrated ability to organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions, including the preparation of materials and coordination of participants.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, including government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of legal frameworks, identify gaps, and propose recommendations for improvement.

Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, address unexpected challenges, and find effective solutions.

Team Player:

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Ethical Standards:

• High ethical standards and integrity, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines and social and organizational mores.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness and impact of legal and regulatory interventions.

Language Proficiency:

• Proficiency in English and the local language, with translation abilities for effective communication.

Application Procedure:

If you meet the above conditions and possess the requisite skills and qualifications, and you are motivated to work with LEAT, please submit your applications accompanied by relevant education certificates, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a cover letter as a single document detailing three work-related referees and contacts.

Send your application to: The Executive Director, Lawyers’ Environmental Action Team (LEAT), P.O.Box 12605, Dar es Salaam. Email: info@leat.or.tz

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.