Conservancy Manager at LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Conservancy Manager

    Posted

    6 days ago

    Apply by

    28 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Tourism, Travel & Leisure
    Management & Business Development

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    Job Description

    The Conservancy Manager is the chief operating officer of LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy, responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the conservancy's conservation, security, tourism, community, and commercial operations. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensures sound financial and administrative management, and serves as the principal link between the Board of Trustees, staff, member community, and external partners.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of LUMO's operations, staff, and resources, in line with the strategic direction set by the Board of Trustees.
    • Oversee conservation and wildlife security operations, including anti-poaching efforts, ecological monitoring, and habitat management, in coordination with rangers and technical staff.
    • Manage the conservancy's tourism and hospitality operations, including guest services, bookings, and partnerships with tour operators and lodges.
    • Oversee financial management of the conservancy, including budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection, and reporting, in line with LUMO's financial and travel policies.
    • Supervise, appraise, and develop conservancy staff across departments, ensuring compliance with the LUMO Human Resource Policy and Procedures.
    • Lead community engagement and outreach, maintaining strong relationships with the member community, neighboring landowners, and local administration.
    • Oversee any business enterprises operated by the conservancy ensuring sound business management.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable Kenyan laws, regulations, and county requirements relevant to conservancy operations.
    • Prepare and present regular operational, financial, and conservation reports to the Board of Trustees.
    • Represent LUMO before donors, government agencies, conservation partners, and other external stakeholders.
    • Manage risk, safety, and emergency response across the conservancy, including security incidents and human wildlife conflict.
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees from time to time.

    Required Qualifications

    • A Bachelor's degree in Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Tourism Management or a related field.
    • Demonstrated experience in conservation, community development, tourism, natural resource management or management of a comparable organization.
    • Experience in financial and operational management.
    • Demonstrated experience in partnership development, fundraising and resource mobilization.
    • Experience working with communities, government institutions, development partners and conservation stakeholders.
    • Strong understanding of governance, organizational management and institutional development.
    • Experience managing and developing teams.
    • Strong leadership, people management, and team-building skills.
    • Sound financial and business management acumen.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
    • High level of integrity, accountability, and sound judgement.
    • Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies and security incidents.
    • Proficiency in relevant computer applications, including financial and reporting software.
    • A genuine passion for wildlife conservation and community development.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Management & Business Development

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Conservation

    Field of Study

    Conservation

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to careers@lumoconservancy.com or deliver by hand/post to Mwaktau, Kenya or P.O Box 186 – 80311, quoting the title Conservancy Manager in the subject line, on or before 28th August 2026.

    Show Strategic Leadership in Conservation

    This role is about running a conservancy end-to-end: from anti-poaching to tourism to community relations. Hiring managers will look for evidence you can balance conservation goals with financial sustainability and stakeholder trust.

    1. Lead with a conservation-first mindset: In your CV and interview, highlight specific conservation outcomes you've driven, like reducing poaching incidents or improving habitat health. Quantify results where possible, such as percentage reductions or acreage managed.

    2. Prove your financial stewardship: Expect questions on budgeting, revenue generation, and cost control. Prepare examples of how you've managed budgets, diversified income streams, or improved financial reporting in past roles.

    3. Show community engagement depth: This role requires building trust with local communities. Share stories of how you've engaged community members, resolved conflicts, or partnered on development projects.

    4. Demonstrate team leadership: You'll manage rangers, tourism staff, and administrative teams. Give examples of how you've motivated, developed, and held teams accountable, including handling performance issues.

    5. Prepare for crisis scenarios: Human-wildlife conflict and security incidents are part of the job. Be ready to discuss your approach to risk management, emergency response, and safety protocols.

    6. Understand governance and compliance: The Board of Trustees will expect you to navigate Kenyan laws and regulations. Brush up on relevant environmental and wildlife laws, and show you can report effectively to a board.

    7. Highlight partnership and fundraising wins: You'll need to secure donor funding and manage partnerships. Have examples of successful grant applications, donor relationships, or collaborative projects with NGOs or government.

    8. Show passion and integrity: This role demands genuine commitment to conservation and high ethical standards. Let your enthusiasm for wildlife and community development come through, and back it with a clean record and strong references.

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    conservation
    wildlife
    community development
    tourism
    financial management