Kenya Program Manager

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states within the United States and more than 33 countries worlwide.

Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

The organization is looking for a talented individual to fill the post of Kenya Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

The Kenya Program Manager is responsible for implementing strategic activities and working with numerous partners to achieve program objectives in Kenya.

She / He works closely with the Africa Region staff, other divisions of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), government agencies, regional institutions, NGOs, multilateral and bilateral agencies, land and water managers, communities and the private sector to develop, coordinate and implement conservation strategies.

The current program involves a large community conservation focus in northern Kenya working with numerous partners.

The Kenya Program Manager will develop and manager annual work plans with these partners to clearly define TNC’s technical and financial contribution to joint conservation and livelihood objectives.

Monitoring project outcomes through an adaptive management approach is a critical TNC process that will need to be managed by this position with support from the TNC Africa Conservation Director.

The Kenya Program Manager is charged to grow the existing program by gaining Government support and by securing additional funding. This will require the Kenya Program Manager to meet frequently with Government of Kenya officials, Overseas Development Agencies, and private donors. Both government and private fundraising will be supported and coordinated by existing TNC fundraising staff in Kenya and America.

The Kenya Program Manager represents TNC in relationships and negotiations with government agencies, regional institutions, multilateral and bilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, communities, and multi-stakeholder working groups in Kenya.

A key aspect of the position will be to develop a sustainable business model for this program.

This may include sustainable financing, tourism development, additional partnerships and creative thinking.

Essential functions include:

• Maintain and establish key partnerships with international, regional, national and local governmental, multilateral, bilateral, and nongovernmental organizations that can help advance TNC’s conservation objectives in Kenya. Raise awareness of TNC’s mission, goals and capacity among key government, multilateral, bilateral, NGO and local authority officials.
• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of practical, innovative strategies by TNC and our partners to conserve priority places, species, ecosystem services and improve benefits for local people.
• Help TNC Africa Region raise private and public funds for the program by helping write and edit grant proposals and conducting donor visits.
• Develop policy statements and documents for conferences and coordinate TNC participation in priority conferences.

The Kenya Program Manager works closely with staff of the Africa Region, as well as TNC’s Conservation Lands Program, Freshwater, Marine and Climate Change teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.).

Benefits

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.

As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: KENYA PROGRAM MANAGER.

Applications must be submitted by Friday July 29, 2011 to be considered.