Executive Director at Kenya Wildlife Trust (KWT)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead Kenya Wildlife Trust (KWT) as Executive Director. In this role, you will position the organisation as Africa's premier predator conservation leader by 2035 while driving transformational growth across the Greater Mara and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead KWT's Strategic Plan delivery and positioning as Africa's premier predator conservation leader by 2035
• Drive program expansion across the Greater Mara and beyond
• Elevate KWT as a thought leader in predator conservation and coexistence

Fundraising and Partnerships

• Mobilise resources from foundations, corporates, and major donors
• Represent KWT with conservation partners, government, and global stakeholders

Programme Excellence

• Champion community-led conservation initiatives
• Build networks of emerging Kenyan conservation leaders
• Drive strategic policy engagement and advocacy
• Communicate KWT's impact to all stakeholders

Organisational Leadership

• Lead a high-performing team across Nairobi and the Mara
• Foster an inclusive, learning-oriented culture
• Develop emerging conservation leaders

Financial Oversight & Governance

• Ensure strong financial management and accountability
• Drive responsible stewardship aligned with strategic priorities
• Support the Board and safeguard organisational integrity and equity

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in management, leadership, conservation, or related field
• 10+ years in wildlife conservation with proven strategic leadership and management experience
• Strong strategic planning, financial management, and organisational development skills
• Proven success securing funding from foundations, corporates, and major donors
• Deep knowledge of Kenya's conservation challenges, particularly predator conservation and human-wildlife coexistence
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and establishing stakeholder relationships with government, academia, and communities
• Strong governance and financial accountability practices