African Wildlife Foundation Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager Jobs in Kenya
African Wildlife Foundation Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager Jobs in Kenya
DescriptionThis position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and accountability for the activities and performance of African Wildlife Foundation’s (AWF) conservation program in the Tsavo Mkomazi in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
The Tsavo Landscape Manager will also provide strategic oversight and direction for the implementation of the program, ensuring that each of the components are implemented in line with AWF practice and global standards taking account of the local conditions.
The position oversees staff consisting of Ecologist, Research officer, Community Development officer and Field Assistants as well as Finance and Administration staff.
The Landscape Manager will have support from AWF technical and administrative teams, who will provide guidance on implementation according to AWF standards, which are continuously strengthened to ensure alignment with global excellence in conservation and development practices.
The position will be based in Voi and will report to the Senior Director, Program Management & Partnerships.
Key Responsibilities Coordinate implementation of AWF’s landscape conservation program in the Tsavo-Mkomazi landscape and engage with Wildlife authorities in both Kenya and Tanzania, County Governments and Local government authorities, conservation partners working and investing in the landscape.
Provide technical oversight to the Landscape by focusing on: application of sustainable natural resources management; strengthening natural resource governance, participatory land and resource use planning, and working with M& E officer to implement a resource monitoring system for the landscape.
Help to develop and grow AWF’s programme in the landscape
In consultation with supervisor, further develop strategic partnerships in the landscape.
Supervise the team on the ground to improve and strengthen stakeholder forums for ongoing dialogue between Wildlife Authorities, CBOs and private sector stakeholders.
Work with AWF experts on community aspects of conservation to ensure programmatic guidance in designing and strengthening community livelihoods programs; ensure proper participation and that livelihood support is linked to wildlife and biodiversity conservation in this landscape.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Tsavo Landscape program, which includes: effective administration, human resources, tracking of the Landscape project/program finances, program monitoring and evaluation, timely accurate and verifiable donor reporting, and effective coordination and cooperation between project partners and key government depts. and wildlife authorities.
Work with the Strategy team to implement AWF’s next 5-10-year strategy for the landscape.
Represent AWF at County and Local government level, and development of local level policies, with emphasis on wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
Work with the Finance Department to develop and track working budgets.
Work with the Program
Management and Grants Management teams to ensure annual work plans and budgets are produced in a timely way and are uploaded in AWF project management systems.
Work with the Program Design team to generate project concepts for funding proposals to support the implementation of AWF’s strategy in the Landscape.
Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to communicate AWF messages through newsletters, reports and regular updates.
Represent AWF at County and Local government level, and development of local level policies, with emphasis on wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
Work with the Finance Department to develop and track working budgets.
Work with the Program Management and Grants Management teams to ensure annual work plans and budgets are produced in a timely way and are uploaded in AWF project management systems.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Related Field.
Masters will be an added advantage
10+ years of proven managerial, administrative and field experience in conservation.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
A task oriented, result focused and collaborative leadership approach with a thorough understanding of project management disciplines.
Experience and a proven success record in working and implementing projects.
Experience of successfully managing large projects and delivering timely and verifiable results.
Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of global standards and practices for conservation including in protected area planning and management, participatory land use planning, community conservation, rights-based approaches, and integrated conservation and development.
Proficiency in English (spoken and written), Swahili will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated ability to build capacity of multiple stakeholders and facilitate multi-stakeholder processes to engage in landscape planning and management.
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to build coalitions, negotiate, and manage conflict; familiarity with protocols associated with working in both Kenya and Tanzania.
Genuine respect for the skills and perspectives of communities, partner organizations and the private sector.
Conservancy management experience a strong advantage
Good report writing skills and working knowledge of computers and MS Office software package.
Unwavering integrity
Experience working with Government agencies
Commitment to AWF and its mission.
African Wildlife Foundation Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape Manager Jobs in Kenya
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