Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
We are Recruiting!
Our client in Zambia is looking for a Conservancy Manager to join their firm for a job vacancy within the conservation industry.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Conservancy Manager to lead the Conservancy Management Unit and report to the Trust. Under the strategic guidance of the Board, the Conservancy Manager will be responsible for developing and leading the Trust towards excellence and sustainability.

Key Performance Areas:
Governance and board relations:
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Board on the Trust ‘s activities and financial performance.
• Submit technical and financial progress reports to the Board on a quarterly and annual basis.
Strategic planning and management:
•Develop and implement the Trust’s strategic business plan and management plan.
•Provide oversight for project proposals and report writing for donors and hosting of potential donors.
Team leadership:
•Foster a positive, inspiring, and collaborative work environment that empowers employees to actively work toward organisation-wide goals.
•Recruit, develop, and manage the Conservancy Management Unit as a high-performing team of professionals.
Programme development and implementation:
•Monitor the overall performance of the Trust (planning, implementation, financial management, Human Resources management, risk and compliance).
•Ensure a rolling five-year work plan and budget, derived from the Strategic Business plan, are prepared and submitted to the Board for approval.

Requirements
•A Bachelor’s degree (minimum) or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a field related to wildlife conservation or natural resources management, environmental science or sustainable development, community development or rural development, business administration or non-profit management, with a focus on conservation or community projects.
•At least 10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role within a conservation, community-based, or non-profit organization.
•Leadership and communication: Inspiring leadership style, strong communicator adept at conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders.
•Strategic planning: Ability to create and execute a long-term strategic vision aligned with the Conservancy’s mission.
•Community engagement: Skilled in community consultation, relationship-building, and fostering inclusive partnerships.
•Fundraising and partnerships: Demonstrated success in fundraising and developing partnerships to advance conservation and community goals.
•Project and financial management: Strong project management, budgeting, and resource allocation skills, with an understanding of fund management.
•Risk and compliance: Proficiency in risk management, compliance with legal and donor standards, and conflict resolution.
•Cultural sensitivity and community focus: Deep understanding of local cultural and economic contexts, with a commitment to community benefit and sustainable development.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• To apply for this job please visit www.priconsultants.com.

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