For more than 50 years, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been a key player in African Conservation and sustainable development. AWF is currently seeking a talented professional to drive planning and execution of conservation science strategies within AWF.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Director, Conservation Science, the Program Manager, Conservation Planning will have the primary responsibility to provide programmatic and technical support to AWF’s Conservation Science unit. He/she will lead development and application of AWF conservation planning tools ranging from Heartland Conservation planning, macro and micro level land use zoning, support AWF monitoring and scoping efforts, and document lessons and best practices. The position holder will have strong knowledge of AWF’s Heartland Conservation Process and will engage all pillars in the African Heartlands Program. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The successful candidate will;
Have 5 + years in conservation/development field.
Have direct experience in conservation or development work in Africa.
Have experience in engaging partners and other stakeholders in NRM planning
Have verified record participating in managing resources
Have participated in several forums and contributed to publishing at least one conservation plan
Be fluent in written English, French is an added advantage.
Have demonstrated knowledge and practice in systematic conservation planning.
Have acceptable knowledge of laws and regulations governing NRM management.
Have acceptable knowledge of ecological and development issues relevant to AWF’s Heartlands Program approach
Have outstanding technical skills in at least one area of ecology and conservation
Have basic knowledge of relevant funding agencies.
Have ability to communicate effectively and to network strategically with a wide group of partners.
Have ability to fulfill mandatory AWF operations and financial procedures.
Have direct experience in conservation or development work in Africa.
Have experience in engaging partners and other stakeholders in NRM planning
Have verified record participating in managing resources
Have participated in several forums and contributed to publishing at least one conservation plan
Be fluent in written English, French is an added advantage.
Have demonstrated knowledge and practice in systematic conservation planning.
Have acceptable knowledge of laws and regulations governing NRM management.
Have acceptable knowledge of ecological and development issues relevant to AWF’s Heartlands Program approach
Have outstanding technical skills in at least one area of ecology and conservation
Have basic knowledge of relevant funding agencies.
Have ability to communicate effectively and to network strategically with a wide group of partners.
Have ability to fulfill mandatory AWF operations and financial procedures.
A professional operating environment with latitude to innovate and deliver value as well as a competitive remuneration package is available to the right person who shares an interest in AWF’s mission and core values.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees with subject ”PM-CP”, to jobs@awf.org . Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
For further information on the position and AWF, please visit www.awf.org/jobs
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