Sanctuary Manager at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

About the Position

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa is recruiting a Sanctuary Manager to oversee operations at Taita Hills & Salt Lick Wildlife Resort Ltd.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational work plans in collaboration 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 required
• Participate in ranger capacity building and professional development
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the General Manager and Board
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and conservation partners
• Maintain strong relationships with local communities and support viable community projects
• Develop conservation awareness and educational materials
• Coordinate habitat restoration activities, including tree planting and invasive species control
• Manage staff for optimal productivity and motivation
• Assist in project proposal development, funding, implementation, and evaluation
• Undertake additional assignments as directed by senior management

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in conservation, natural resource management, rangeland management, or environmental science
• Minimum three years' experience in a supervisory role within 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
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking skills
• Business management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in remote areas and multicultural environments

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location

Nairobi, Kenya