Operations Manager Job in Kenya - Karura Forest Environment Education Trust

Exciting Challenge in Conservation of Karura Forest
 

The Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association (FKF/CFA) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) work to protect, manage and restore Karura Forest Reserve to a natural state providing ecosystem, educational and recreational services for all. 

The Karura Forest Environment Education Trust (KFEET) is an integral component focussing on environmental education.

 

We now have a vacancy for:

Operations Manager

 
The Position: The appointee will be responsible for all operations, including finance, security and staff of FKF/CFA and KFEET. 

Duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Managing operations and projects


• Advising and reporting on strategic, operational options;


• Implementing financial management policies and control systems;


• Providing leadership, guidance and to manage staff effectively at all levels;


• Designing training policies for enhancing staff skills;


• Managing daily field work to monitor progress and assess needs;


• Instilling morale, loyalty and a sense of common purpose among staff;


• Managing communications with partners, stakeholders and media;


• Ensuring custody and maintenance of fixed and movable assets;

Requirements

• Higher university degree or equivalent in relevant field;


• 20 years’ experience demonstrating increasing responsibilities and supervision of teams;


• Strong interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills;


• Demonstrable skills in writing, public presentations, IT and financial literacy;


• Reputation for professional diligence and integrity, energy and innovation.

Terms: Attractive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to participate in an exciting, interesting and noble endeavour.

Qualified candidates should email application to FKF-OM@biz-ideas.biz not later than 7th July 2016.