Minimum Requirements

The Strategy Delivery Lead should be highly structured, focused, logical, leads teams/ people by example, pays attention to detail, focuses on building functioning and efficient management systems, empathetic, inspirational, and with a commitment to excellence.
An advanced qualification in environmental science, or a suitably-related discipline, and/ or an exceptional track record and experience of operational delivery
At least 10 years, or equivalent in-depth, experience in managing complex multi-dimensional teams, programmes and projects
Highly structured work approach with strong coordination and administrative management capabilities
Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills
A good understanding of the broad range of work undertaken by WWF and knowledge of the relevant institutional landscape in South Africa.
Evidence of working effectively within teams, building and participating in them (either as a leader or as team member), and drawing the best out of people
Operational excellence with solid experience in business process optimisation and financial systems
A demonstrated ability to work independently and without daily supervision and guidance
Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
Strong relationship building and problem resolution skills

Duties and Responsibilities
General:

Establish and maintain ways of working that build greater strategic cohesion, alignment and integration across the various place-based programmes and thematic areas of expertise
Establish and maintain efficient ways of working that drive excellence in project- and programme management across Environmental Programme
Work with the enabling functions of Finance & Business Support to ensure internal operational systems and processes are effective and efficient.
Establish and maintain an Annual Cycle that provides a structured way to align strategic direction, plan resources and capacities, measure and report impact, and learn and adapt strategies and plans (i.e. a structured Annual cycle for Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) that links to Strategic plans, workplans and resource & budget plans)
Drive the integration and adoption of ESSF standards in our work & oversee reporting to WWF network
Provide policies, tools and training in support of Programme operations
Support the development, implementation, management, compliance and reporting of specific large, complex projects (especially Public Sector Partnerships (PSP)
Support complex budget development processes for the Environmental Programme unit and specific large, complex projects (e.g. involving multi-thematic teams; regional initiatives, or PSP processes).
Lead the development of an annual workplan and business plan for the Environmental Programme Unit.

Staff management:

Deploy and manage staff in support of Programme delivery (e.g. administrative, finance and operational staff)
Support appropriate staff development and mentorship

Other:
Perform further duties as specified by the Head of Programme, but including:

external WWF network responsibilities on behalf of WWF South Africa at the behest of the Head of Programme direct operational oversight of programmes or portfolios in need
manage knowledge sharing, learning and development within the unit.
undertake pre-agreed administrative and management tasks as required by the organization.
work until the job is done