The LWF invites applications for the position of Executive Director.
The ED will have operational and fiscal responsibility for the LWF with key roles being:
• Advancing the goal of ecosystem conservation through the LWF’s core programmes.
• Maintaining and strengthening Membership engagement.
• Supervising all core staff and sub-contracted organisations.
• Ensuring the LWF’s priorities respond to the needs of its diverse Membership.
• Maintaining the confidence of public and private sectors, and the support of international conservation and donor organisations.
• Fundraising for the LWF.
• Coordinating activities with KWS, KFS, NEMA, WRMA and other relevant departments of local and national government.
• Advocating and lobbying for the conservation interests of the LWF and Laikipia at local, national and international levels
Required qualifications include:
• Post graduate degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant subject;
• at least 10 years experience in community based natural resource management and contemporary conservation in East Africa;
• grant writing experience;
• spoken Kiswahili.
• Candidates with experience in business management and administration, and wildlife/ environmental policy and legislation formulation will be preferred.
The position will be based in the LWF offices in Nanyuki, Laikipia District.
A competitive package will be offered, based on qualifications and experience.
By 31st March 2011, applicants should send via email attachment a C.V., statement of interest, description of experience, qualifications and suitability, salary history, and the names and email addresses of three referees to: Dr. Jonathan Moss, info@laikipia.org
Applicants must provide their email contact. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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