Grevy’s Zebra Trust (GZT) conserves the endangered Grevy’s zebra and its fragile habitat in partnership with communities.
GZT is looking for experienced and qualified Kenyan citizens to fill two positions: a Field Director based in Nanyuki and Samburu and an Accountant based in Nairobi.
Field Director
Description: The Field Director will manage and develop GZT’s diverse field programmes, including community based monitoring of species and habitat, community outreach and education, and applied species research.
Specific responsibilities include:
GZT is looking for experienced and qualified Kenyan citizens to fill two positions: a Field Director based in Nanyuki and Samburu and an Accountant based in Nairobi.
Field Director
Description: The Field Director will manage and develop GZT’s diverse field programmes, including community based monitoring of species and habitat, community outreach and education, and applied species research.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Management of a large and decentralised field team, including employee performance evaluation
- Programme Management (budget control, tracking activity schedules, reporting, programme monitoring and evaluation)
- Grant writing and reporting
- Asset management, including vehicles and field stations
- Liaison with communities, the Kenya Wildlife Service, local Administration and other field partners
- Representation of GZT at national and international meetings and events
Qualifications:
To be successful in the role, you must:
To be successful in the role, you must:
- be passionate about wildlife conservation;
- have a post-graduate degree;
- at least 5 years management experience and a proven track record of managing local field teams;
- be a team player with strong inter-personal skills;
- be fluent in spoken Maa, Kiswahili and English, and have excellent English writing skills;
- be highly self-motivated and capable of living and working in a remote environment for extended periods
Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments to:
Executive Director,
Grevy’s Zebra Trust,
PO Box 15351-00509,
Nairobi;
or by email to conservation@grevyszebratrust.org.
Applications must reach us by Wednesday 29 February, 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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