Rukinga Ranching Company Ltd
Job Title: Conservation Administration Manager
The position holder will assist in the running of Rukinga Ranching Company by managing the conservancy administration and overseeing administration operations that integrate wildlife conservation, environmental conservation, and tourism, and support all departments where necessary.
Duties and responsibilities
- Overseeing conservancy administration activities such as legal requirements, tourism enterprise, and community development programs.
- Managing community relations, to ensure long-term self-sustainability, strong conservation and benefits to communities.
- Maintaining and implementing general office filing systems and overseeing clear record keeping.
- Liaising with County representatives, and oversee timely payment of land rates and rent
- Enhancing conservancy visibility through marketing and media opportunities.
- Liaison with the conservancy partners to ensure cohesion within the landscape.
- Preparing project proposals and reports to donor individuals and organizations for potential funding opportunities.
- Ensure timely technical and financial reporting to the company Management, Board of Directors, shareholders as required and according to agreed standards
- Familiarisation of the company’s involvement in a REDD+ project, and relaying the same information to visitors, accurately and concisely when required.
- Coordination of meetings and communication with project stakeholders.
- Drafting letters and other communication to external parties when required.
- Other administrative duties as directed by the Chairman and management.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Competencies for appointment into the position:-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Environment Conservation/Community Development or Tourism related.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience.
- Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Email.
- Good written and communication skills (English and Kiswahili)
- High integrity
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems effectively
- Confidentiality
- Strong leadership skills
- Previous experience in managing the conservancy administration and overseeing administration operations that integrate wildlife conservation, environmental conservation, and tourism will be an added advantage.
- Experience working in remote areas, in cross-cultural situations, with diverse economic and professional backgrounds.
- A strong drive for results with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- To work with a diversity of stakeholders and communities; and to effectively coordinate office operations.
- In-depth knowledge and demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation and natural resource management.
- Knowledge of and experience with monitoring and evaluation of programmes / projects will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of the institutional and legal framework of the environment and conservation in Kenya will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a Cover Letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and contacts, (including telephone and email) of two referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resource Manager, Rukinga Ranching Company, on or before 12th May 2022.
Applications by email should be sent to : hrkenya@wildlifeworks.com copied to cara@wildlifeworks.com
Applicants will also require copies of key academic and professional certificates.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for Rukinga Ranching Co Ltd. Due to the likely volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Rukinga Ranching Co Ltd does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).
Rukinga Ranching Co Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity and inclusion and thereby welcomes diverse candidates to apply.
N/B: Indicate current and expected salary on your CV and how soon you would be available. Applications that will not follow these guidelines will not be considered.
Rukinga Ranching Company is an equal Opportunity Employer