Sanctuary Manager at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

About the Role

We are recruiting a Sanctuary Manager to work at Taita Hills & Salt Lick Wildlife Resort Ltd. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing all sanctuary operations and ensuring effective conservation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing operational work plans with the Sanctuary's Senior Managers
• Oversee sanctuary activities, including ecological monitoring, tourism operations, infrastructure maintenance, and game drive coordination
• Attend sanctuary and departmental head meetings as needed
• Participate in ranger capacity building and staff development
• 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, including 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

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in conservation, natural resource management, rangeland management, or environmental science
• Minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory role in a sanctuary, conservancy, national park, or wildlife-based tourism facility
• Experience in designing and managing conservation-based projects
• Demonstrated commitment and track record in natural resource management and wildlife conservation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Paramilitary training with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)

Key Skills and Attributes

• Effective problem-solving and creative thinking abilities
• Business management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in remote areas
• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments with diverse professional and cultural backgrounds