KALAMA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Kalama Community wildlife conservancy is a community based conservation initiative and a member of the Northern Rangeland trust. We are seeking to fill the following position. NATURE OF JOB: 4 YEARS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT Reporting to the Conservancy Board and with a close working relationship with the NRT team, the Conservancy Manager will be responsible for both strategic and operational support to the conservancy. The Manager will be responsible for managing the conservancy and developing it to a self-sustaining model that integrates wildlife conservation, environmental conservation, tourism and livestock; benefits the surrounding communities; protects the ecological integrity of the land and contributes to improvement of the community livelihoods. Operationally this will entail managing the conservancy and overseeing all conservancy activities such as wildlife conservation, livestock programs, security operations and other community development programs. In addition, the position will manage community relations, to ensure long-term self-sustainability, strong conservation and benefits to communities; manage all conservancy staff to ensure motivation, high productivity , supervise, monitor, and maintain conservancy assets at highest level, manage all conservancy logistics to ensure compliance with conservancy regulations and efficiencies, oversee management of all conservancy budgets, expenses and revenue, ensure clear record keeping, accurate budgeting and compliance with NRT and donor financial procedures. The successful candidate should have: A Bachelor’s degree in conservation, Tourism, natural resource management or Community Development A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in community development. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively A strong drive for results with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of team; to work with a diversity of stakeholders and communities; and to effectively coordinate, lead and motivate a multidisciplinary staff. In-depth knowledge and demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation and natural resource management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in remote areas, in cross-cultural situations, with diverse economic and professional background. Excellent verbal and written communications (English and Kiswahili); computer literacy essential. A firm understanding of pastoralist customary livestock practices and community engagement processes. Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are requested to send their detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 28TH JULY 2014 to: THE SECRETARY KALAMA COMMUNITY WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY P.O BOX 434, ISIOLO OR Email: bonysanjir@gmail or: [email protected]
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 14:29:20 +0000
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