To provide Strategic leadership and guidance for species management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing technical guidance in formulation of policies on species conservation

2. Coordinating the formulation and implementation of species conservation strategies, guidelines and action plans.

3. Coordinating introductions and re-introductions of wildlife species as identified in the management and strategic plans.

4. Establishing and maintaining collaborative linkages to support recovery and growth of wildlife populations.

5. Providing Technical guidance in the transactions of wildlife species during Introduction/reintroduction to selected sites.

6. Coordinating research on species conservation.

7. Mobilizing resources to support species conservation programs.

8. Developing, Coordinating Implementation of work plans and preparing periodic reports.

9. Supervising and appraising staff

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS

i. Should possess an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Health Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management from a recognised University. Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognised University.

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least nine (9) years’ relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Specialist from a reputable organisation.

COMPETENCES:

a) Policy Management

b) Knowledge in Wildlife Management c) Financial Management.

d) Risk Management

e) Research and Analytical

f) Human Resource Management. BEHAVIORAL

a) Leadership

b) Accountability

c) Effective Communication

d) Networking

e) Communicating Effectively

f) Judgement, decision Making and Problem solving

g) Compassion for wildlife

h) Ethics and Integrity