Sanctuary Manager at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

We are currently looking to recruit a Sanctuary Manager, to work at Taita Hills & Salt Lick Wildlife Resort Ltd.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing operational work plans with Sanctuary's Senior Managers.
• Oversee sanctuary activities, including ecological monitoring, tourism, infrastructure maintenance, and game drive coordination.
• Attend sanctuary and HOD meetings as needed.
• Participate in ranger capacity building.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the General Manager and Board.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and other conservation partners.
• Maintain good relations with the local community and support viable community projects.
• Produce conservation awareness and educational materials.
• Coordinate habitat restoration activities like tree planting and invasive species control.
• Manage staff for high productivity and motivation.
• Assist in project proposal development, funding, implementation, and evaluation.
• Undertake other assignments as directed by senior management.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in conservation, natural resource management, rangeland management, or environmental science with a minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory role in a sanctuary, conservancy, national park, or a wildlife-based tourism facility is preferred; possession of a Master's degree and/or paramilitary training with KWS will be an added advantage.
• Experience in designing and managing conservation-based projects
• Demonstrated commitment and track record in natural resource management and wildlife conservation
• Ability to effectively solve problems, creative thinking, and effectively manage a business
• Demonstrated ability to work in remote areas and multicultural environments with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.