Mohamedi Kamuna

• Vision and Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear vision for CWMAC aligned with its five-year strategic plan.
• Implementation Oversight: Ensure the effective execution of the strategic plan's four focus areas, namely:Governance and management capacity of WMAs.
  Policy reform advocacy for WMA growth.
  Investment and enterprise development in WMAs.
  Strengthening CWMAC as a national umbrella organization.
  

• Representation: Act as the primary representative of CWMAC, engaging with government authorities, donors, and international partners to advocate for favorable policies and reforms.
• Partnership Building: Foster collaborations with stakeholders, including NGOs, private sector investors, and community leaders, to advance WMA objectives.
• Community Engagement: Maintain close ties with member WMAs to understand their challenges and align CWMAC initiatives with their needs.

• Operational Oversight: Supervise CWMAC's day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with its mission.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and financial management to ensure sustainable operations.
• Governance: Work with the board of directors to ensure effective governance, transparency, and accountability.

• Training and Development: Support member WMAs by providing training, resources, and guidance to strengthen their governance and management capabilities.
• Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of best practices and innovations among WMAs to enhance collective impact.

• Public Relations: Promote CWMAC's achievements and the successes of WMAs through effective communication strategies.
• Storytelling: Amplify the voices of local communities, showcasing their contributions to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

• Performance Tracking: Oversee the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure CWMAC’s impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Use insights from evaluations to refine strategies and improve the effectiveness of programs.

• Funding Opportunities: Identify and secure funding to support CWMAC and its member WMAs through grant writing, partnerships, and other mechanisms.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment of projects with donor priorities.

• Project Planning: Develop detailed program plans, timelines, and budgets for initiatives under CWMAC's strategic focus areas.
• Execution: Oversee the implementation of projects in collaboration with member Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that program activities meet high-quality standards and achieve intended outcomes.

• Collaboration with WMAs: Serve as the primary liaison between CWMAC and member WMAs, ensuring their needs and perspectives are integrated into programs.
• Partner Engagement: Work with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and private sector partners to foster collaboration and secure resources for program success.
• Community Involvement: Engage with local communities to ensure their active participation in conservation and development projects.

• Performance Tracking: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data to track progress, identify challenges, and propose adjustments to programs.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports for internal use, donors, and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Training: Organize and deliver capacity-building workshops and training sessions for WMA staff and community members.
• Resource Development: Provide tools, guidelines, and technical support to enhance the governance, management, and financial sustainability of WMAs.
• Best Practices Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences among WMAs to strengthen collective efforts.

• Budget Oversight: Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Fundraising Support: Collaborate with the CEO and fundraising teams to identify funding opportunities and develop proposals.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that resources are allocated equitably and effectively to program activities.

• Policy Support: Work with the CEO and other leaders to advocate for policy reforms that benefit WMAs.
• Awareness Campaigns: Design and implement awareness-raising initiatives to promote conservation and sustainable community development.
• Storytelling: Document and share success stories from programs to highlight the impact of CWMAC’s work.

• Identify Risks: Anticipate potential challenges and risks associated with program implementation.
• Mitigation Plans: Develop strategies to minimize risks and ensure program continuity.

• Team Management: Supervise program staff, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance goals.
• Motivation: Inspire and guide the team to achieve program objectives effectively.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with other CWMAC departments to align program activities with organizational priorities.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation System Development 2. Data Collection and Analysis 3. Reporting and Communication 4. Program Support and Learning 5. Capacity Building 6. Stakeholder Engagement 7. Research and Innovation 8. Compliance and Risk Management 9. Support for Advocacy and Policy Reform

• Framework Design: Develop M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies to align with CWMAC’s strategic objectives.
• Indicator Identification: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for programs and activities, ensuring they are measurable, relevant, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Data Management Systems: Design and maintain robust data collection, storage, and analysis systems.
• Data Gathering: Oversee the collection of quantitative and qualitative data from member WMAs and program activities.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of data through regular checks and validation processes.
• Analysis: Conduct statistical and thematic analyses to evaluate program performance and identify trends, successes, and areas for improvement.
• Regular Reports: Prepare periodic M&E reports for internal use, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Impact Communication: Highlight success stories, lessons learned, and program impact in a compelling manner to promote CWMAC’s achievements.
• Feedback Loop: Provide actionable feedback to program teams to improve implementation and outcomes.
• Performance Monitoring: Track progress against program objectives, timelines, and budgets, and flag any deviations for corrective action.
• Facilitating Adaptive Management: Work closely with program teams to integrate findings into planning and decision-making processes.
• Knowledge Sharing: Organize learning sessions and workshops to share insights and best practices with CWMAC staff and WMAs.
• Training Development: Design and deliver training for CWMAC staff and WMA members on M&E tools and techniques.
• Empowering Communities: Build the capacity of WMA teams to conduct participatory monitoring and evaluations at the local level.
• Donor Relations: Provide evidence-based updates and reports to donors, demonstrating accountability and the impact of funded activities.
• Partner Collaboration: Work with partners to align M&E approaches and ensure consistency in data collection and reporting.
• Baseline Studies: Conduct or coordinate baseline studies to establish benchmarks for program evaluation.
• Innovative Practices: Stay updated on new M&E methodologies and tools, integrating them into CWMAC’s systems where appropriate.
• Case Studies: Document case studies to provide in-depth insights into program impacts and challenges.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring and evaluation.
• Risk Assessment: Monitor risks to program effectiveness and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Evidence-Based Advocacy: Provide data and insights to support CWMAC’s advocacy efforts for policy reforms benefiting WMAs.
• Outcome Tracking: Evaluate the impact of advocacy initiatives and recommend strategies for improvement.

• Prepare periodic reports highlighting key findings from M&E activities performed.
• Participated in capacity building initiatives related to monitoring and evaluation practices.
• Collect social and ecological data from WMAs to fill in the WWF Monitoring System.
• Collaborate with CWMAC in organizing WMA Monitoring Working Group meetings on a regular basis.
• Support the development of WMA General Management Plans and Resource Zone Management Plans.
• Support WMAs in preparing and managing the annual wildlife quota.
• Support the TCO team in event organizing and coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.