Project Coordinator

Purpose: Under the immediate supervision of the Technical Specialist, Conservation Livelihoods & Governance (Africa), the Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of grant funded activities for the Laikipia Water, Cattle and Wildlife project between FFI, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Laikipia Wildlife Forum.
The role will ensure that the project is run within time-frames and to budget alongside ensuring compliance with FFI procedures and funding agreements.
Project activities will include but not be limited to:
Restoration of 8000ha of degraded rangeland to support the grazing needs of wildlife and community livestock
Building the capacity, governance and effectiveness of two Water Resource User Associations
Developing and implementing of a community cattle to market system
Developing and implementing diversified smallholder fodder production system
Ensuring the effective protection of vulnerable and endangered species on the Mutura Conservation Area
Qualifications  
Essential
Educated to degree level in ecology, conservation biology, social sciences or a related discipline
Desirable
Educated to masters level in ecology, conservation biology, social sciences or a related discipline
Interdisciplinary higher education
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in biological/ecological/socio-economic field research and monitoring
Experience of managing partnership projects, including those involving local community interests
Strong experience of relevant project management
Experience of budget management
Proven track record of engaging and working effectively with a range of stakeholders
Experience in Protected Area management
Experience of building community relations and dealing with conflict
Experience of project management
Track record of engaging and working effectively with a range of stakeholders including local communities, the public and government
Experience of training people
Desirable
Experience implementing conservation agricultural activities
Experience of developing and implementing and monitoring livelihood frameworks

Applications, consisting of covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your consent) should be sent to africajobs@fauna-flora.orgPlease mark your application ‘Project Coordinator, Laikipia’.The closing date for applications is Monday 31st July, 2017.Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates.If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.Applicants With Disabilities FFI encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Kathie Alban, Head of HR, on Tel: +44 (0) 1223 749046 or Email: kathie.alban@fauna-flora.orgFFI values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity 

Apply via :

africajobs@fauna-flora.org