Duties and Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will work under the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Programmes in the following areas:
Managing the Marine projects in the organisation including implementation of the Marine conservation programme
Building and strengthening local community institutions including Beach Management Units (BMUs) and Indigenous Communities Conserved Areas (ICCAS) in conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine resources
Monitoring the Marine conservation issues in the East African region and reporting areas of interventions for the organisation
Enhancing the visibility of EAWLS as an organisation that seeks to collaborate and partner with relevant stakeholders in the promotion of management practices for the sustainability of coastal and marine resources
Providing inputs in the review of applicable National policies, regulations and programmes
Generating fundraising proposals for funding the Marine programme
Development of work plans and budgets for the Marine programme
Representing EAWLS in official occasions and functions, including workshops & conferences
To promote EAWLS and its work and to deal with enquiries from the general public, members and other interested parties on matters relating to Marine
Undertaking other duties as may be assigned by your
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in Marine Science or other related courses such as Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or any other related field. A master degree in any of the fields mentioned will be an added advantage. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant should meet the following criteria:
At least 3 years’ experience in managing conservation projects
Knowledgeable in contemporary issues in Marine sector
Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement including local communities and partnership building
Ability to develop good donor report in a timely manner
Demonstrated experience in development of funding proposals related to natural resources management
Motivated and inspired to take concrete actions for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources,
Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results,
Good oral and written communications skills and demonstrated research abilities and interest
Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is
Ability to multi-task duties and apply practical problem- solving skills as needed,
Shows persistence when faced with challenges and remains calm in handling complex
The successful candidate will be remunerated in accordance with The East African Wild Life Society’s policies and scale on remuneration.
Place and Hours of Work
EAWLS Coastal Office, in Mombasa. Working hours will be from 8.15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with lunch break between 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
