Jobs Vacancies at Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust

Job Title: Trust Administrator

The post of the Trust Administrator is an exciting and challenging position, with international, national as well as local dimensions. It calls for an experienced, visionary and dynamic person of high integrity.

Primary responsibilities:
1. Offer overall managerial and technical leadership to the BMCT programme, in order to attain its mission and strategic objectives.
2. Build a positive image and create public awareness of and interest in BMCT
3. Contribute to the Trust Management Board policy formulation and implementation of Board decisions
4. Develop a fundraising plan, prepare fundraising proposals and undertake fundraising activities
5. Espouse BMCT with international and local donors and promote close collaboration with them.
6. Develop and maintain links with conservation and development organizations in Uganda as well as in the region and internationally.
7. Work with Uganda Wildlife Authority in preparation of support to park management
8. Work with research institutions to prepare and monitor research in and around the parks
9. Work with government, NGOs, and local communities to support development activities.
10, Ensure reviews and implementation of the Ten-Year Programme
Plan and develop work plans, budgets and exercise strict controls of the approved budgets.
11. Ensure that the Board is well informed about the management and performance of the Trust Fund.
12. Ensure proper use of BMCT assets and preparation of reports.

Qualifications;
At least a Master's degree in a relevant field: biodiversity conservation, natural/environmental sciences, business administration or economics, community development work, social sciences, agricultural extension. Additional post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
Age limit: between 35- 50 (thirty five and fifty) years.

Desirable skills, abilities and experience:
• Working experience of not less than 10 years of progressive responsibilities, five of which must have been gained within Uganda, preferably with a reputable not-for-profit organization,
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise, strong financial planning and managerial skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and management of a not-for-profit organization.
• Cross-cultural and gender-sensitivity.
• Experience in working with Boards and Committees.
• Public presence and leadership qualities.
• Outgoing, with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to and passionate about conservation and livelihoods improvement.
• Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet use.
• Familiar with Government procedures especially local government authorities.
• Willing to travel and stay in difficult workplaces and conditions.

Salary:
Salary and benefits are in accordance with BMCT salary structure.

Apply for this job

How to apply:
Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send
• A detailed resume and cover letter describing managerial accomplishments and responsibilities.
• A motivation statement on how the applicant would go about promoting conservation and development.
• Enclose copies of testimonials including five referees (two of whom should have been your subordinates)
• Indicate a personal day-time telephone contact.

Applications should be sent to the following address by 06 January 2011:

Chairman,
Trust Management Board,
Bwindi Trust House,
Plot 4, Coryndon Road
P.O. Box 1064, Kabale Uganda

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.