Community Development Coordinator Friedkin Conservation Fund Arusha, Tanzania

Community Development Coordinator
Friedkin Conservation Fund
www.friedkinfund.org
Brief Description:
FCF operates in several protected areas in Tanzania to conserve wildlife & wilderness and work with local stakeholders of these natural resources. The Community Development Coordinator oversees the department which strives to addresses issues of poverty and growing human pressure on natural resources at a community level. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities from sourcing and reporting on donor funding to community relations and direct implementation of projects.

Place of Work: Arusha
Field Travel Required (Districts): Arusha, Shinyanga, Kigoma, Tabora, Rukwa

Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in a Field Pertinent to Conservation and Community Development (e.g. Community Conservation, Wildlife Management, Development Studies etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Sound Knowledge of Environmental and Conservation issues in Tanzania
Commitment to Community Development
Strong Grasp of Written and Spoken Swahili & Fluent in English
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet Applications

Credentials and Experience
3 years experience in community development at project management level
Experience in environmental education
Experience in community rights and advocacy
Experience in supervising staff & personnel management

Special Requirements and Advantages:
Willingness to travel extensively and stay in remote rural areas
Knowledge of Maasai culture and pastoralist issues
Valid driving license

Send Application Letter, CV and Supporting Documents to:
FRIEDKIN CONSERVATION FUND
keith.roberts@friedkinfund.org
Selian Coffee Estate, Namanga Rd, P.O. Box 2782, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 250 8917 Mob: +255 787 686 829