Conservation Manager
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Conservation Manager will ensure the development and implementation of the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy.
- ensuring that
the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy is developed and evolves in line with
Kenya conservation requirements;
- provides advice
and collaboration as appropriate to WWF programmes;
- promotes the
vision and objectives of the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy to external
and WWF stakeholders, and leading building strategic partnerships/fundraising.
The applicant must
possess at least a Master’s degree in an appropriate field (conservation,
environment, natural resource management, marine, forest, freshwater,
terrestrial ecology).
Additional academic training or a degree in a management field would be a strong asset; proven track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing conservation programme, natural resource management and/or other related fields.
At least 7 years
professional experience in a programme management role, 3 years of which should
be in the Eastern/Southern Africa region (preferably Kenya), with demonstrated
success in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Adherence to WWF’s
values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with the Conservation Manager Application on the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO-HResourœ@WWfesarpo.org not later than 22 May 2013.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
