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Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Develop comprehensive plans and schedules to optimize resource utilization, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Cost, Schedule, and Scope Control: Monitor and manage construction schedules, costs, and scope changes to ensure projects stay within approved parameters.
• Labor, Machinery, and Resource Management: Supervise direct labor, oversee machinery, and manage resources effectively across construction sites.
• Contract Administration and Coordination: Administer construction contracts, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Permitting, Compliance, and Environmental Management: Obtain and maintain permits, ensure regulatory compliance, and address environmental and community issues.
• Reporting, Forecasting, and Inventory Management: Provide regular progress reports, manage project costs and budgets, and oversee inventory and equipment availability.
• Collaboration and Quality Assurance: Collaborate closely with project team members, implement quality assurance controls, and ensure safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in construction, a masters will be an added advantage.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in Real Estate Project or Construction Management.
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and multiple sites effectively.
• Must have experience working with contractors and architects through design and construction phases.
• Demonstrated experience tracking records of managing projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Must strong financial analysis skills for real estate projects and Clear verbal and written communication skills.

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Responsibilities:

• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and repairs, including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake replacements.
• Conduct routine inspections of company vehicles to identify and address any mechanical issues promptly.
• Handle carpentry tasks such as repairing furniture, installing fixtures, and constructing structures as needed.
• Address plumbing issues, including repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and installing new plumbing fixtures.
• Perform masonry work, such as repairing walls, laying bricks, and patching concrete surfaces.
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop and storage area for tools and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from management and staff, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a handyman, with expertise in basic vehicle maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical systems and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform manual labor and work in various environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (if required for vehicle maintenance tasks).

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Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Executive Director (ED) in meetings or other functions as assigned by the ED.
• Oversee and coordinate the conservation programmes across all ecosystems including the day-to-day operations of these programmes
• Spearhead the development and implementation of new conservation programmes and activities towards achieving a five-year strategic plan
• Identify new implementation partners to co-implement the new conservation programmes and activities
• Engage with all relevant local government and local communities around the projects to ensure they are bought into the programmes in their vicinities and to ensure their support
• Assist the Fundraising & PR Manager with providing information on project implementation progress for the submission of reports to donors
• Provide support to the organization during Charity events
• Provide feedback and engage with the Fundraising Manager on opportunities to enhance visibility and reputation
• Where required, make public talks and presentations to raise the profile of the mountain forests, other threatened habitats and their wildlife

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum qualification of Masters in environmental science or business administration or equivalent from a recognized university
• Proven track record in general management and administrative skills, with broad knowledge of budget planning/implementation and accounting procedures
• Proven and demonstrable track record running large scale projects preferably in Kenya and related to conservation
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and across all functions of the Kenya government, the donor fraternity, global conservation bodies and communities living adjacent to forest ecosystems
• Experience in conservation is an added advantage
• Excellent negotiation skills with capacity to engage with the Government, the private sector, and regional and international organizations
• Self-driven, innovative, dynamic and capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision

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Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Executive Director (ED) in meetings or other functions as assigned by the ED
• Develop and implement the fundraising Strategic Plan and coordinate fundraising activities
• Coordinate fundraising activities towards achieving the fundraise targets set out in five-year Strategic Plan
• Coordinate the fundraising activities of the USA office and the UK office
• Establish endowment funds for the maintenance of the conservation projects
• Establish payments for ecosystem service schemes to secure long-term financing for the conservation of Kenya’s mountain forests,
• Engage with the Government of Kenya and the private sector towards securing their in-kind or financial support towards projects, including the endowment funds
• Coordinate support and provide administrative support to the organization for charity events
• Be responsible for public relations, media, marketing and promotion activities including website, social media, engagement with media houses, communications to stakeholders including newsletters and e-shots, as well as events
• Strengthen and supervise all the work of the Public Relations Office and any team members in this office
• Engage with any external PR and Marketing Partners both in Kenya and overseas
• Keep under review the public perception of and identify opportunities to enhance visibility and reputation
• Raise the profile of the mountain forests, other threatened habitats and their wildlife

Qualifications

• At least 5-year experience in fundraising with a track record of success
• Hold a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.  A qualification in Environmental Sciences maybe an advantage
• Proven track record in managing people, administrative skills, budget planning and implementation together with some knowledge of accounting procedures
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization and across all functions of the Kenya government, the donor fraternity, global conservation bodies and communities living adjacent to forest ecosystems
• Good negotiation skills and ability to present issues in a clear, concise manner
• Experience in conservation is a significant added advantage
• Self-driven, innovative, dynamic and capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision