East Atlantic Flyway Initiative Project Manager
BLSA is looking for a qualified and knowledgeable East Atlantic Flyway Initiative (EAFI) Project Manager to support the RSPBs with the implementation of its conservation and species monitoring projects along the East Atlantic Flyway in Africa. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in the natural sciences, display good administrative and leadership skills, be a team player, have the ability to work independently, be strategic and innovative, and be a passionate conservationist.
Avitourism Project Manager
BLSA is looking for a qualified, dedicated and dynamic Avitourism Project Manager to:
• Work collaboratively with other organisations, both regional and internationally, to further
the avitourism and bird conservation cause.
• Spearhead BLSA’s avitourism work through innovative approaches to increase marketing and
employment opportunities for the BLSA-trained community bird guides and creating job
opportunities through the biodiversity economy.
• Develop and implement a sustainable business model for BLSA’s avitourism work and the
BLSA trained community bird guides.
• Identify and develop partnerships with industry (tour operators, birding routes, tourism and
wildlife colleges, birder friendly establishments and other businesses) and ensure alignment
with South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP).
• Market South Africa as an avitourism destination, both nationally and internationally
Policy And Advocacy Programme Manager
BLSA is looking for a qualified, dedicated and dynamic Policy and Advocacy Programme Manager to head the organisation’s Policy and Advocacy Programme. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in environmental legislation and policy writing, be strategic and innovative, display good administrative and leadership skills, and be a team player, with a passion for conservation.
