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Executive Director at Kenya Wildlife Trust (KWT)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial&nbsp

Executive Director at Kenya Wildlife Trust (KWT)

Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership & Growth: Lead KWT’s Strategic Plan delivery, positioning the organisation as Africa’s premier predator conservation leader by 2035.
  • Drive program expansion across the Greater Mara and beyond.
  • Fundraising and Partnerships: Mobilise resources from foundations, corporates, and major donors.
  • Represent KWT with conservation partners, government, and global stakeholders. Elevate KWT as a thought leader in predator conservation and coexistence.
  • Programme Excellence: Champion community-led conservation initiatives and build networks of emerging Kenyan conservation leaders.
  • Drive strategic policy engagement and advocacy. Communicate KWT’s impact to all stakeholders.
  • Organisational Leadership: Lead a high-performing team across Nairobi and the Mara.
  • Foster an inclusive, learning-oriented culture and develop emerging conservation leaders.
  • Financial Oversight: Ensure strong financial management and accountability.
  • Drive responsible stewardship aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Governance and Stewardship: Ensure governance, accountability, and financial stewardship.
  • Support the Board and safeguard organisational integrity and equity.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in management, leadership, conservation or related field.
  • 10+ years in wildlife conservation with proven strategic leadership and management experience
  • Strong strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development skills
  • Proven success securing funding from foundations, corporates, and major donors
  • Deep knowledge of Kenya’s conservation challenges, particularly predator conservation and human-wildlife coexistence
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Experience working with Boards of Directors and establishing stakeholder
  • relationships with government, academia, and communities
  • Strong governance and financial accountability experience
  • High integrity leadership with excellent communication and advocacy skills
  • Commitment to sustainability and organizational growth
  • Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.

Method of Application

Kindly Send CV, cover letter, and references with “Executive Director as the email subject line to consulting@huresco.net by 14th November 2025. Kenya Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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