Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 03, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Head of Programs
REPORTS TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR
LOCATION/DUTY STATION: NAIROBI
TERMS: FULL TIME
DURATION: PERMANENT

The International Fund for Animal Welfare is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together. We are experts and everyday people, working across seas, Oceans, and in more than 40 countries around the world. We rescue, rehabilitate, and release animals, and we restore and protect their natural habitats. The problems we're up against are urgent and complicated. To solve them, we match fresh thinking with bold action. We partner with local communities, governments, non-governmental organisations, and businesses. Together, we pioneer new and innovative ways to help all species flourish.

POSITION SUMMARY/ OBJECTIVE
IFAW East Africa is a strategic region for IFAW's priority programs. The Head of Programs leads and coordinates FAW's regional program efforts to ensure alignment with program and regional strategic priorities in accordance with the Institutional Strategic Plan (ISP), Working closely with the Regional Director and respective Programme Directors, the Head of Programs shall develop and support implementation of all program activities in the Region, monitor progress and assess impact. The incumbent will provide technical support in the development of new business including IFAW's growth and expansion under the Transform Boundaries Initiative (TBI), and facilitate scoping for emerging opportunities. The office bearer will ensure that IFAW East Africa delivers cross-programmatic animal welfare and conservation impact in priority places, ensure effective implementation of all current projects and support development of new business. This role will also ensure timely and quality program reporting and communications

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Please visit the FAW website www.ifaw.org  or on the TM Consulting Website on www.tmconsulting.co.ke  for more details on Roles and Responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS .
• Minimum MSc in Wildlife Management or a similar post graduate degree in any field of Natural Resources
Management preferred.
• At least 7 years' experience in wildlife/natural resources management preferably in both NGO and GO sectors.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary conservation and animal welfare issues in the region and globally
• 5 years experience working with senior managers and supervising mid level team members in a multi
disciplinary setting.
• Detailed knowledge of Eastern and Central Africa's culture and contemporary wildlife conservation and SOCIO-political systems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Job application procedure
Please forward a letter of interest, CV, and copy of credentials to the following 2 emails simultaneously: recruitea@ifaw.org  and talentsearch@tmconsulting.co.ke 
Your application should include your current and expected salary and benefits. The subject for your application should read: Head of Programs.
Applications should be received before close of business, Friday, 13 August, 2021.

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