Nature Kenya
- the East Africa Natural History Society - is Africa’s oldest scientific
Society, established in 1909 to promote the study and conservation of nature in
East Africa.
To manage and
sustain these activities Nature Kenya is seeking to recruit dedicated, highly
motivated, result oriented and innovative individuals as follows:
1. Species and Sites Manager: to develop and implement an effective programme of conservation action for priority species, sites and habitats.
Key
qualifications include: At least a Master’s degree in Wildlife Management
or related field; demonstrable excellent proposal writing skills; track record
in project management, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting; experience
in species and site action planning, statistical analysis and strategic
planning
2.
Administration Officer: to provide services to staff including IT, internet
maintenance, procurement services, office management, staff and equipment
insurance and banking among others.
Key
qualifications include: 3 years experience in IT, internet, procurement,
insurance and other admin functions.
3. Programmes Assistant: to answer institutional correspondence, organise meetings and provide technical support to conservation programmes, among others.
Key
qualification include: University degree in natural resource management
field, excellent spoken and writing skills, ability to multi-task and relate to
a wide range of professionals and staff.
4. Conservation Officer - Local Empowerment: to build local community capacity in leadership, governance and management.
Key
qualifications include: University degree in relevant field, 2 years
experience in conservation and development initiatives, knowledge in
socio-economic data collection tools and their application, and dedication,
commitment and ability to meet deadlines.
5. Conservation
Officer - Advocacy: to contribute to policy and legislation
implementation and safeguards for ecological sustainability.
Key
qualifications include: university degree in natural resource management
field, excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills and 2
years experience in policy analysis or implementation or advocacy engagement in
nature conservation.
Please submit your CV and cover letter for the relevant position to the Executive Director using e-mail: office@naturekenya.org no later than 30th January 2015.
Learn more about these jobs and Nature Kenya onwww.naturekenya.org
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