NGO Jobs In Kenya, Conservancy Manager Job Vacancy - Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust

NGO Jobs In Kenya, Conservancy Manager Job Vacancy - Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust
The Northern Rangelands Trust is currently looking to fill the position of Chief Operations Officer, to lead a team of 38 staff and manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation, its financial and human resources, ensuring that all programme activities are implemented effectively.

About Northern Rangelands Trust
The long-term conservation of wildlife in Kenya’s northern rangelands is inextricably linked to the fate of the local pastoralist communities. Yet these communities are politically and economically marginalized, and opportunities for economic growth have been hindered by insecurity and by longstanding ethnic rivalries in the region. 

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a non-profit organisation, has historically acted as a catalyst for the establishment of community conservation initiatives in northern Kenya.In 2004, individuals from Lewa teamed with government, private and community conservation initiatives to develop the Northern Rangelands Trust. This umbrella organization is a home-grown institution aimed at addressing home-grown problems and creating long-lasting local solutions. It connects these different interest groups with a goal of collectively developing strong community-led institutions as a foundation for investment in community development and wildlife conservation.

The Northern Rangelands Trust has an expanding membership of Community Conservancies and encompasses 1.5 million acres. It provides these communities with a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences, and is a technical, advisory and implementing organisation for its members.

Specific objectives of the Northern Rangelands Trust are:
    * Ensure the conservation, management and sustainable use of the natural resources within the Trust Area;
    * Promote and develop tourism and all other environmentally sustainable income-generating projects within the Trust Area;
    * Promote culture, education and sports of the residents of the Trust Area;
    * Promote better health of the residents of the Trust Area through the provision of better health services and facilities;
    * Alleviate poverty of the inhabitants of the Trust Area through improved social services, provision of employment and establishment of community-based enterprises;
    * Promote and support trusts, corporations, NGOs and other charitable organisations with similar objects to those of the Trust.

Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust (NWCT) is seeking to recruit an exceptionally high calibre, self-driven and results oriented Conservancy Manager.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
    * At least MA in Social Sciences or community development coupled with at least seven (7) years relevant work experience or a BA in Social Sciences or community development coupled with at least ten (10) years relevant work experience.
    * Demonstrated fund raising skills and achievements.
    * Good financial management and computer skills.
    * Excellent people management skills and experience.
    * Demonstrated donor handling skills and experience
    * Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
    * Ability and experience in working in hardship areas.

If you are certain that you are up to the challenge, please send your application and curriculum vitae to:

The Regional Coordinator
Matthews Region,
P.O Box 88 - 20603,
Wamba.

Or tom.lesarge@nrt-kenya.org

So as to reach us by October, 21st, 2010.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi, GPO

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date 22nd October 2010.