Vacancy: Assistant Conservation Education Coordinator
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa),
based in Isiolo Kenya, is an organization that works as a catalyst for the
conservation of wildlife and its habitat.
We are looking for a high calibre,
self-driven and dedicated Conservation Educator with a commitment to excellence
to enhance our Conservation Education Programme (CEP).
The ideal candidate’s main task will
be to deliver conservation education awareness to schools visiting Lewa and
through the outreach programme to the neighbouring schools.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the CEC to plan, coordinate and deliver
the CEP to the schools visiting Lewa and in the outreach programme
- Prepare interactive presentations about the
environment and conservation for the students of different age groups
- Assist visiting schools and through the
outreach programme, with skills to initiate environmental clubs in schools
to transform the school environment and community
- Develop computer-based environmental and
conservation activities for the students participating in the CEP
- Upgrade and update the teaching exhibits and
resources at the CEP as need arises
- Collection and preparation of specimens from
the field to enhance delivery of conservation education lessons.
- Prepare reports as scheduled
Qualifications
- A degree in Environmental Education or a
related field
- At least 2 years working experience in
environmental or conservation education
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ready to work under minimum supervision and
for long hours
- Must reside within Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- Aged 25 to 35 years
- Ready to start working immediately
If you meet the above requirements
and are interested in joining a team of hardworking staff, please send your
resume and application letter to the address below indicating your current
gross pay and salary expectation for this position.
Provide your daytime telephone
contact and contacts of three referees by 31st December 2014.
The Human Resource Manager
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya
OR Email: hr@lewa.org
NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted