The
Conservation Enterprise Development Programme (CEDP) was initiated through a
partnership of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Laikipia Wildlife
Forum in June 2009.
The
CEDP seeks to provide economic incentives for communities to conserve and
manage their resources for sustainable use.
The
activities of the CEDP are to support producers’ capacity building, providing
effective extension services, facilitating the development of partnerships (at
the local, national and international levels), and supporting the development
of basic infrastructure.
Products
targeted include indigenous aloes and other medicinal plants, essential oils,
bee products.
The
following positions are currently vacant and qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Production
& Supply / Value Chain Manager
Ref: PSVCM
002
·
Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences, business administration
or related field plus 5 years technical experience in business implementation
and research in natural products industry in East Africa.
·
Business, strategic management, planning, leadership, analytical
and statistical data management skills.
·
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within
budget ·
·
Strong negotiation, customer focus and networking ability.
·
ISO 9000:2008 QMS training will be an added advantage
·
Driving license of class BCE.
Ethno Botanical Research & Development Officer
Ref: ERD004
·
Bachelors of Science Degree.
·
5 years experience in research and development work.
·
Good communication and analytical skills.
Bee Enterprise Development Officer
Ref: BEDO008
·
Bachelor of Science Degree
·
5 years of experience in capacity building, monitoring of
community based bee keeping activities.
·
Good communication skills
All positions are 2 year renewable contracts.
Applications
should be sent to assafo@laikipia.org and executivedirector@laikipia.org by
14th September 2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.