Project Manager at African Wildlife Foundation

This position will report to the Vice President for Land Protection and based in the Tsavo.

Project Manager Job Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient and effective project implementation to develop Lumo Conservancy into a well-managed, functioning and sustainable conservancy.
• Develop and implement a general management plan for Lumo that improves ecological resilience and economic returns; and implement revenue diversification and improve conservancy governance and community capacity.
• Develop conservancy management systems and the Lumo trust’s governance structure to ensure transparency and enhanced efficiencies.
• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, national governments, protected area authorities, local government, communities, and the private sector in the region.
• Work with partners to ensure effective coordination and to design and implement annual work and performance management plans that will deliver sustainable conservation, improved livelihoods, and other program level goals.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the project, including: project implementation, administration and tracking of project finances, project monitoring and evaluation, timely donor reporting, and coordination between project implementing partners.
• Ensure full compliance with the USAID and AWF policies and procedures and serve as the primary contact with USAID, providing regular updates and meeting with USAID as needed.
• Providing adequate technical progress and financial reports for the project.

Qualifications for the Project Manager Job

• Post graduate qualification (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in natural resource management, tourism, or other fields directly related to practical conservation management and development.
• Experience with community owned wildlife conservancies.
• Minimum 7+ years of managerial and field experience in conservation and development.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations for grants and contracts.
• Results orientated with proven track record of delivery.
• Possess sound judgment and strong decision making skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to build coalitions, negotiate, and manage conflict situations.
• Strong communication skills, oral and writing.
• Experience working with different levels of government.