Summit Recruitment and Search Deputy Executive Director Operations for an NGO in the Conservation Field Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Deputy Executive Director Operations for an NGO in the Conservation Field Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, an NGO in the Conservation space is seeking a Deputy Executive Director Operations (DEDO), to be based in Nairobi, but with regular visits to Nanyuki.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director Operations, will deputize the Executive Director on matters relating to the day to day running of the trust’s conservation projects and operations, including the offices and raise the profile of the conservation work. In addition, the DEDO will participate in all aspects of the trust, including but not limited to public relations, marketing, lobbying where senior members of the team should participate and should give input and feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the Executive Director (ED) in meetings or other functions as assigned by the ED.

Oversee and coordinate the conservation programmes across all ecosystems including the day-to-day operations of these programmes

Spearhead the development and implementation of new conservation programmes and activities towards achieving a five-year strategic plan

Identify new implementation partners to co-implement the new conservation programmes and activities

Engage with all relevant local government and local communities around the projects to ensure they are bought into the programmes in their vicinities and to ensure their support

Assist the Fundraising & PR Manager with providing information on project implementation progress for the submission of reports to donors

Provide support to the organization during Charity events

Provide feedback and engage with the Fundraising Manager on

opportunities to enhance visibility and reputation

Where required, make public talks and presentations to raise the profile of the mountain forests, other threatened habitats and their wildlife

Qualifications

Hold a minimum qualification of Masters in environmental science or business administration or equivalent from a recognized university

Proven track record in general management and administrative skills, with broad knowledge of budget planning/implementation and accounting procedures

Proven and demonstrable track record running large scale projects preferably in Kenya and related to conservation

Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and across all functions of the Kenya government, the donor fraternity, global conservation bodies and communities living adjacent to forest ecosystems

Experience in conservation is an added advantage

Excellent negotiation skills with capacity to engage with the Government, the private sector, and regional and international organizations

Self-driven, innovative, dynamic and capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment and Search Deputy Executive Director Operations for an NGO in the Conservation Field Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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