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About Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to three of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest... read more predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians. In 2004, the ranch was purchased by the U.K.-based conservation organisation, Fauna &Flora International (FFI), with the financial backing of the Arcus Foundation, a private international philanthropic organisation founded by Jon Stryker. The land purchase was wholly funded by a $15 million donation from the Arcus Foundation, which worked in tandem with FFI and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to secure the 90,000 acres of open Savannah grassland and convert it to a national land trust. The conservation of the natural habitat, located in Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, ensured the protection of existing rhino, elephant, and other wildlife populations in addition to captive chimpanzees living in a 300-acre sanctuary. The Arcus Foundation also gave $12 million to fund capital and institutional development costs at the conservancy. That initial injection of funding allowed Ol Pejeta Conservancy to fulfill its business model as a Kenyan-owned operation benefiting local community development and economic growth in addition to its impact on conservation. Today, the Arcus Foundation continues to support the conservancy through its membership on the Board of Trustees and the funding of various initiatives. In 2014, Ol Pejeta achieved IUCN Green List status, one of only two conservancies in Africa to be awarded this. IUCN Green Listing aims to define excellence in managing valuable natural areas. We have also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence three years running - a testament to the incredible experiences treasured by all who visit Ol Pejeta. In 2015, we published our 2020 Management Plan - which was developed by our staff in consultation with a range of stakeholders, and sets out our vision for the years leading up to 2020, outlining the major projects that will help us to deliver our vision. We want to become an innovative and sustainable model that conserves biodiversity (particularly endangered species) and contributes to economic growth and the improvement of the livelihoods of rural communities.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) Jobs in Kenya

107 vacancies

      • Driver at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary  The driver will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of personnel, goods, and equipment within and outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC). The role also
        • 24 September

      • Executive Assistant at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary  The Executive Assistant provides day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the CEO and the C-Suite functions by ensuring their smooth and efficient operation. The rol
        • 07 September

      • Clinical Officer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • This critical role combines direct clinical care with occupational health and safety leadership. The successful candidate will attend to the medical needs of our staff and their dependants, administer
        • 27 March

      • Legal Counsel at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary The Legal Counsel will be responsible for offering guidance, legal advice, and support to the Senior Leadership Team and the organization at large. The overarching purpose of this p
        • 18 March

      • Mechanic at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary The Mechanic will be responsible for conducting vehicle maintenance and repairs, undertaking panel beating works and performing auto spray painting to ensure vehicles are restored t
        • 07 March

      • Welder at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary The Welder is responsible for performing welding and fabrication tasks to support Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s (OPC) infrastructure, equipment, and operational needs. This includes
        • 07 March

      • Machinist at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary The Machinist is responsible for operating and maintaining precision machinery to fabricate, modify, and repair metal parts and components essential for Ol Pejeta Conservancy’
        • 04 February

      • Scholarship Officer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

      • Role Summary The Scholarship Officer supports the implementation and management of Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s scholarship programs, ensuring that students receive the financial and mentorship supp
        • 13 October, 2025
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