Conservancy Manager at Manyara Ranch

Conservancy Manager at Manyara Ranch

Manyara Ranch Management Trust (MRMT)

Arusha

Manyara Ranch Management Trust (MRMT) was established in 2018, and registered under the Tanzania Trustees Incorporation Act, Cap 318 R.E 2002

Background

Manyara Ranch Management Trust (MRMT) was established in 2018, and registered under the Tanzania Trustees Incorporation Act, Cap 318 R.E 2002. Monduli District Council formed the Trust with the mandate to effectively manage Manyara Ranch Conservancy as a multi-use wildlife livestock property that supports wildlife conservation and provides benefits to the beneficiary communities of Esilalei and Oltukai. The Manyara Ranch Conservancy is a 17,692-hectare property located in the heart of Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem of northern Tanzania.

To achieve MRMT objectives, the Trust is looking for highly professional and qualified personnel for the following vacant positions:

Position: Conservancy Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manyara Ranch Conservancy Board and with a close working relationship with Monduli District Council and other development partners. The Conservancy Manager will be responsible for both strategic and operational support to the ranch conservancy. S/He will be responsible for managing the conservancy and developing it to a self-sustaining model that integrates wildlife and livestock; and contributes to the improvement of the community livelihoods. S/He will be based at Manyara Ranch in Monduli, Arusha.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing Manyara Ranch into a self-sustaining property that integrates wildlife conservation, tourism and livestock to achieve:
• Benefits to the surrounding communities;
• Protection of the ecological integrity of the land and broader landscape; Contribute to the local and national economy
• Preparing the annual work plans and budgets for approval by the Board.
• Managing the ranch and overseeing all conservancy activities such as wildlife conservation, livestock programs, tourism and other community development programs.
• Managing community relations to ensure long-term self-sustainability, strong conservation, and benefits to communities.
• Managing, training, and mentoring conservancy staff and appraising their performance to ensure motivation and high productivity.
• Minimize conservancy expenses and maximize revenue to ensure long-term ranch self sustainability, strong conservation and benefits to communities.
• Supervise, monitor, and maintain ranch assets at the highest level.
• Oversee management of all ranch budgets, expenses and revenue; ensure clear record keeping, accurate budgeting and compliance with MRMT and Donor financial procedures.
• Preparing project proposals and reports to donor individuals and organizations for funding.
• Develop and implement policies, sales and marketing to improve livestock and tourism management and profitability.
• Support and strengthen the community’s traditional grazing practices in order to build resilience.
• Represent the Conservancy in various forums.
• To report and be accountable and answerable to the Board for all matters of the management and the implementation of decisions and directives of the Board.

Academic Qualifications & Experiences

• Master’s degree in natural resources management, business administration, project management or any related field from a recognized University.
• Minimum of five years experience managing a conservancy or multiple projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary approaches to conservation, livestock development and natural resource management.
• A firm understanding of pastoralist customary livestock practices and community engagement processes
• Experience in designing and managing donor projects.

General Terms/Conditions

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with community, government agencies and other stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and Swahili).

How to apply

If your profile matches the above job specifications, please send your application documents and curriculum vitae (CV) with three referees in PDF format to: recruit@mrc.or.tz, not later than 24th July 2024. The application should be addressed to:

THE BOARD CHAIR

MANYARA RANCH MANAGEMENT TRUST

P.O. BOX 91,

MONDULI, ARUSHA.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. MRMT reserves the right not to employ.