Kenya Wildlife
Conservancies Association (KWCA) is a national membership organization that
provides a platform for landowners, private sector and the civil society to
directly and progressively participate in the wildlife and allied sector
governance in Kenya.
The KWCA board is currently seeking a talented professional to drive strategic planning, execution and management for the organization.
The Profile
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the KWCA.
Working under the
guidance of the KWCA Board and its standing committees, the Executive Director
shall define the organization’s strategic vision, and will be accountable for
its implementation and the results achieved.
The Executive
Director’s primary responsibilities include:
- Strategic
planning, leadership and delivery;
- Advocacy
capacity building;
- Managing
finance, people and systems
- Partnership
building, networking and communication and,
- Resource
mobilization.
The Executive Director shall have the overall responsibility and
accountability to set the tone for the KWCA’s secretariat’s internal and
external interactions by exemplifying values of high ethical standards,
integrity, and professionalism.
Qualifications and
Experience
- Postgraduate
or other advanced university degree related to business management,
community development, policy advocacy and natural resources management or
closely related fields.
- At
least 5 years practical field experience in a similar professional role.
- Knowledge
of the political, economic, social and environmental issues regarding
conservation in Kenya.
- Demonstrated
skill, experience and success in marketing and fundraising.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communications skills.
- Be a
highly energetic, self-starting, entrepreneurial and creative individual.
- Exemplary
verbal and written skills in English and Kiswahili.
- An
ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis.
- Demonstrated
organizational and management experience.
- Experience
working with and reporting to a Board of Directors.
Application Procedure
Interested and
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their curriculum
vitae and cover letter to g.warigia@yahoo.com with the job title in the subject
line so as to reach us by 15th April, 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted