VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Country Director, Rwanda

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Country Director, Rwanda

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Conservation Strategy, Impact and Learning

Supervises: Program Manager, Volcanoes National Park, Finance and Administration Officer, Administrative Assistant

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

The African Wildlife Foundation is the primary advocate for the protection of wildlife and their habitats as an essential part of a modern and prosperous Africa. Founded in 1961 during the African independence movement in order to build our capacity to steward our natural resources, AWF articulates a uniquely African vision, bridging science, education, public policy, and field programs to demonstrate the benefits of conservation and build a future for Africa where people and wildlife thrive.

Role overview

The Director will be responsible for providing overall leadership, strategic focus, management and accountability for performance of AWF’s work in Rwanda. This role aims to demonstrate to Africa and the world how conservation and development go hand-in-hand by creating a Conservation Investment Blueprint for the Volcanoes National Park Landscape combining policy, investment, and business-engagement elements to expand the area designated for protection of the mountain gorilla. Key to success will be working with the Government of Rwanda, communities and the private sector to identify viable strategies for securing the livelihoods of the people living in the landscape and trigger a transformation of the economy around the park towards green growth.

Qualifications

Education

Post graduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in natural sciences, social science, economics or any other field directly related to conservation.

Experiences and Abilities

Minimum 12 years of proven managerial and field experience in conservation and development.

Experience in leading implementation of large and complex projects in Rwanda with a solid understanding of conservation and development in Rwanda and how to deliver effective sustainable conservation programs that benefit wildlife and communities.

Ability to manage and motivate a highly qualified team of professionals in different fields.

Solid understanding of financial management and budgeting.

Fluency in English (spoken and written) essential, proficiency in French (spoken and written) desirable.

Experience leading and managing large complex projects budgets, delivering and reporting results, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Experience working with different levels of government (especially senior levels) and partners in Rwanda.

Interested candidates are invited to view full Job Description and apply using this link

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2024