Gabon Program Coordinator

About the role

The Gabon Program Coordinator provides day-to-day program management support for the TNC Gabon program, covering freshwater, ocean and terrestrial ecosystems conservation at national scale. The coordinator tracks projects through the project cycle, ensures resources are allocated and progress is monitored and evaluated. Reporting to the Gabon Deputy Director, the position is based at the TNC office in Libreville.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and track multiple project plans and workstreams across teams, monitoring status in project management software and driving timeliness and accountability.
• Maintain project records, report to donors and partners, and help develop project plans, budgets, metrics, schedules and reports.
• Organize internal meetings and trainings, attend program meetings, draft minutes and follow up on action points.
• Develop documents, presentations and other materials, and coordinate events and consultancies with external partners.
• Manage a shared document system, oversee document management, and support internal contract tracking.
• Support logistics of stakeholder meetings and workshops, and plan program trips with staff and partners.
• Collate and organize financial and biological data, and help prepare event materials and reports.
• Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions, comply with internal policies and external requirements, and handle confidential information sensitively.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree and 5 years' experience in natural resource management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements and working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
• Desired: knowledge of conservation in Gabon, project management certification, experience supervising staff, interns and volunteers, and organizing workshops.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program; employees must sign a Vehicle Use Agreement.

Required skills

• Excellent written, spoken and graphical communication in English and French.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and web browsers.
• Interpreting guidelines and analyzing and interpreting data.