The Kenya Land Conservation Trust (KLCT), a charitable Trust incorporated in April 2005, aims to promote and facilitate the conservation of land, biological diversity and natural resources in Kenya for public benefit through the use of different innovative and existing legal instruments such as purchase, easements, and leases, and to contribute to poverty reduction by promoting innovative sustainable economic activities in resource dependent communities.
This position is initially for one year and will be based in Nairobi.
The successful candidate would:
- Oversee day to day management of the Trust.
- Review and lead a land conservation program that will identify, prioritize, acquire, protect and manage critical properties for conservation while providing benefits to communities.
- Negotiate land agreements and policies to secure these lands.
- Establish an efficient organization, including setting up the office and communications infrastructure, building capacity and putting in place systems, standards and policies.
- Lead the implementation of a strategic plan in order to realize the vision and mission of the Trust.
- Foster strong relationships with key institutions, individuals, landowners and stakeholders to harness support and create a positive environment for the Trust nationally and internationally
- Develop a funding plan, prepare fundraising proposals and undertake fundraising activities.
- Build a positive image, and create public awareness of and interest in KLCT.
- Serve as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- At least five years experience in a management or leadership position in a reputable organization.
- A Masters Degree (or appropriate undergraduate degree and significant experience) in the Natural Resource Management. Experience working in Environmental Law, Property Rights or Economics a benefit.
- Exposure to and a strong grasp of land issues in Kenya, wildlife management, private land conservation, conservation easements, leases, land acquisition, evolving trends in wildlife conservation in Kenya
- Demonstrated ability to fundraise
- Strong financial planning and management skills
- Excellent communication skills, ability to persuasively communicate to diverse groups and individuals
- Outgoing, self driven and able to work with minimal supervision
- Commitment to and passion for wildlife conservation and land conservation
Interested candidates can go online to the KLCT website – www.klct.or.ke, to obtain a detailed copy of the Job Description. Those candidates who fully meet the requirements should submit via email a letter of motivation addressing their experience and skills related to the job, a detailed CV and three referees to The Executive Director, KLCT: info@klct.or.ke by June 4, 2010.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
