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.