Country DirectorNew!

Description (Public)

The Country Director provides strategic, programmatic, operational and people leadership, delivering conservation outcomes, building partnerships and mobilising resources.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic leadership and management of programmes, staff, workplans and budgets
Ensure effective delivery, accountability and programmatic results
Develop and manage a team working with communities to conserve wetlands and cranes
Develop, implement and monitor effective conservation programmes
Build strategic partnerships and mobilise resources with donors and government
Strengthen staff capacity and uphold accountability, compliance and organisational culture

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Master's degree in conservation, environmental management, natural resource management, development or a related field
Substantial experience in senior programme management of donor funded conservation or development work in Africa
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets
Experience working with government agencies, donors and community partners in Uganda
Excellent written and spoken English

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic leadership and resource mobilisation
People management and team development
Financial management and donor compliance
Partnership and stakeholder engagement, including with communities and government

How to Apply

About International Crane Foundation

The International Crane Foundation was founded in 1971 at Cornell University by two students who shared a passion for cranes. The organization combines research, captive breeding and reintroduction, landscape restoration and education to safeguard the worlds 15 crane species.