Policy Advisor Job at Development Bank of South Africa in Johannesburg

Job Reference Number: GF006

Job Title: Policy Advisor x2

Business Unit: ODE: Strategic Partnerships

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg

Job Type: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)

Application Type: Internal & External Applicants

Number of Positions Available: 2

Application Closing Date: 3/6/2012

Key Responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE

This position entails researching and developing strategies for the Green fund to positively transform the natural and built environment. The incumbent will report to the Secretariat Manager in the Green Fund Unit

The incumebent will be expected to:

Undertake policy research, analysis and strategic advisory in the environmental sector
Engage productively in the environmental policy space, providing sound technical inputs into appropriate external sector initiatives and policy forums, including on policy analysis, reform, and monitoring and impact evaluation
Mobilize internal and external resources for environmental sector road-mapping and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders, and play a leading role in positioning the Green Fund through value-add interventions
Carry out incisive case studies encapsulating sector experiences and lessons, and prepare papers and publications on sector best practice and emerging development issues
Advise Green Fund management on environmental issues, and provide the leadership and strategic direction for ensuring that the DBSA keeps abreast of best national and international practices and trends in the sector
Conceptualize an approach, research, tools that will advance the support for the mainstreaming of greening of built and natural infrastructure
Conceptualize project/programme, in key environmental programme areas e.g. water, sanitation, energy, waste
Participate in National and International workshops, conferences relating to environmental issues related to natural and built environment.
Expertise & Technical Competencies:

A Masters degree in environmental, project management or development related field of study
Masters degree in Environmental Science or engineering or relevant development field
Working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and budgeting processes
Have at least 5 years professional experience in a relevant environmental area
Ability to work with the public and private sectors
Ability to analyse national and provincial policies, planning and budgeting processes, develops and design models for interventions
Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS
Outlook)
Required Personal Attributes:

Analytical skills
Independent and logical thinker
Communication, presentation and strong interpersonal skills
Strong integrative skills
Customer focus
Persistence and perseverance
Results driven
Action orientated and sense of urgency
Collaborative, and team player
Emotional Maturity
Equity Statement:
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General:
The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.

The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

Apply to:

http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/