The Conservation Enterprise Development Programme (CEDP) was
initiated through a partnership of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and
Laikipia Wildlife Forum in June 2009.
It sets out to establish the conditions for an ethical plant
based trade to develop in Laikipia.
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.
