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Conservation Manager – Luxury Travel Brand – Okavango/Chobe Region
Our client, a luxury travel brand, is looking for a Conservation Manager. The successful encumbent must be proactive, able to work under pressure, be willing to constantly move between camps, have good people skills, have great financial acumen and be willing to work extensively in remote areas.
ARE YOU A CONSERVATION FUNDI PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING AND TRAVELLING THROUGHOUT BOTSWANA AND NAMIBIA?
KEY OUTPUTS:
Oversee all environmental projects in Botswana and Namibia
Be involved in any research projects on the different concessions
Set environmental management plans and ensure that camps adhere to the BTO & NTB environmental standards
Form and maintain relationships with NGOs and research institutions in Botswana, Namibia and abroad
Manage community projects that involve their concessions
Responsible for the HABITAT team and monitoring of field water projects
Ensure that all tractors are well serviced and looked after
Mapping of different concessions
Implementing preventative fire & environmental impact measures
Forming and maintaining relationships with government (DWNP) and other environmental and conservation stakeholders in Botswana and Namibia
Maintaining of bridges and roads on the concessions
Manage the team responsible for different problematic animals in conjunction with DWNP
Monitoring of flora & fauna
Hosting of guests and giving presentations
Responsible for environmental impact assessments/audits in all properties
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (QUALIFICATIONS OR TRAINING PROGRAMS):
A diploma/degree in conservation and land management
Knowledge in utility mapping and surveying
Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in conservation management or similar position
Valid Drivers’ Licence
(Please note that this is a live-in position in the Okavango Delta & Chobe Region but will involve regular travel to Namibia as well.)
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