PROGRAMME MANAGER
Tacugama is looking for a Programme Manager to
start in early spring 2017.
The Sanctuary:
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established
in 1995 by the Government of Sierra Leone, through the help of conservationist
Bala Amarasekaran to rescue, care for and rehabilitate confiscated pets and
orphaned or abandoned wild chimpanzees. It plays a vital role in conserving and
protecting chimpanzees in the wild through education, communication and legal
enforcement. Tacugama is located 20
minutes from Freetown, the capital of Sierra
Leone, in West Africa.
The main focus of the post is to drive the
sustainability of the sanctuary’s work to protect chimpanzees and their habitat
in Sierra Leone. The Programme Manager will work closely with the Programme
Director and will focus primarily on identifying funding opportunities for
ongoing conservation, community outreach and education projects as well as the
day to day operation of the sanctuary. The
Programme Manager will coordinate grant
applications, proposal development, donor reporting, volunteer recruitment and
development of a successful volunteer program. The Programme Manager will
deputise for the Programme Director when necessary and work as part of a small
management team that also includes the Resident Veterinarian and Conservation
Manager.
The Programme Manager will also coordinate the
eco-tourism activities at the sanctuary, plan and carry out events and
fundraisers, and connect with local and international partners to promote our
eco-tourism activities.
We are looking for an experienced,
self-starting person with enthusiasm, tenacity and a positive and creative
approach to their work. Previous experience within conservation is desirable
and having an understanding of the need for wildlife and habitat protection
with a passion for achieving results would help to successfully deliver this
role. The position is not directly affiliated with animal care or management,
but rather with the organization as a whole.
The position is based at the sanctuary, which
is located 20 minutes from Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Detailed information on the sanctuary and our
work can be found at www.tacugama.com
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum five years at a managerial level
- Excellent planning and communication skills
- Extensive experience in successful proposal
development and grant writing
- Programme and project management
- Budget planning, monitoring and reporting
- Website and social
media management
- Stakeholder liaison
- Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills –
especially Word and Excel
Salary
A monthly stipend of $1000 is provided. You will also be provided with an annual
return economy plane ticket to Sierra Leone and on-site accommodation. A daily
meal (local food) is prepared for all staff.
Term of Appointment:
This is a permanent role, with a yearly
renewable contract.
Application Deadline: Ongoing until filled
To apply:
Please send a letter of application, your
resume/CV, contact information for 3 references, and 2 reference letters to
info@tacugama.com and title your message "Programme Manager Application
2017"
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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