Vacancy title:
Trust Administrator

Jobs at:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust ( BMCT )

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday 30th May 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust ( BMCT ) was established in 1994 with the mission to foster Conservation of biodiversity in Mgahinga and Bwindi protected areas through investment in community development projects, grants for research and ecological monitoring, funding park management and protection and programmes that create greater conservation awareness. The Trust aims at providing long-term reliable support tor conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of natural resources in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) while at the same time promoting the well-being of neighboring communities. The long-term vision is to conserve the biodiversity and ecosystem health of Mgahinga and Bwindi protected areas in harmony with the development needs of the surrounding communities.

BMCT is desirous of recruiting a competent Ugandan citizen to till the position of Trust Administrator. The Administrator reports to the Trust Management Board and supervises all Staff. The Trust Administrator has overall executive responsibility for the Trust Administration Unit (TAU), general management and implementation of all BMCT programmes.

Primary responsibilities:

• Offer overall management and technical leadership in the BMCT programme, in order to perform its mission and strategic objectives
• Build a positive, image and portray good public image of the organization
• Contribute to the Trust Management Board policy formulation and the implementation of Board's decisions
• Develop a fundraising plan, prepare fundraising proposals and undertake fundraising activities
• Expose BMCT to international and local donors and promote close collaboration with them
• Develop and maintain links with conservation and development organizations both nationally and internationally
• Work with research institutions to prepare and monitor research in and around the parks
• Work with the government, NGOs, and stakeholder communities to support development activities in and around the National Parks
• Ensure reviews and implementation of the ten years strategic plans unit develop work plans, budgets and strategies to implement strict controls and management of the approved budgets
• Ensure that the Board is well informed about the management and performance of the Trust Endowment Fund
• Ensure proper use of BMCT assets and preparations of periodic reports
• Responsible as the Accounting Officer of BMCT to the Board Chairman and Board members for ensuring proper financial stewardship including meeting financial targets and obligations and having overall responsibility for the system of internal controls
• He/she ensures effective implementation of Board decisions in accordance with BMCT policies and service delivery values and enforces authority and accountability of department operations and staff performance
• He/she assists the Board Chainman to implement requirements of corporate governance and ensures that all Board Members and employees are notified of and understand the standing orders and financial Instructions and Regulations
• Tracks the financial performance of the Fund Consulting Manager (overseas) and makes regular presentations to the TMB and the LCSC on financial performance.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Board

Qualifications:
The Trust Administrator should have relevant educational background with the ability to call upon a wide variety of specialized skills. A honors Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management or Community Development related programs and a master‘s degree in Natural Resources Management, Biological Sciences or Business Administration is a must.

Skills:

• Good inter-personal skills, able to communicate effectively, confident and able to deal with a wide range of people.
• Strong and demonstrated analytical skills, conceptual and strategic planning competence.
• Environment management skills
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise, strong financial planning and management skills
• Financial and human resources management skills
• Good ICT skills

Working experience:

• At least ten years working experience in management of biodiversity Conservation program at least five of which must have been gained within Uganda preferably with reputable nonprofit making organization.
• Proven managerial, administrative and program management experience
• Experience in strategic planning and management of nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in working with Boards and Committees
• Knowledge of Government procedures especially Local Government functioning

Terms and Conditions:
This is a very senior position that offers an attractive remuneration package. The initial contract period is 4 years with a probation ally period of three months, there is a possibility of contract extension alter 4 years depending on good performance.

Job application procedure
Applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic Certificates, transcripts, including names of three work referees with their email and telephone contacts should be forwarded or hand delivered to the address below not later than 5 pm on 18thMay 2018. Details tor this advert can be accessed on the bwindi website: www.bwinditrust.org 
Only successful candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 30th May 2018.
The Trust Administrator, BMCT, Plot 4 Coryndon Road, P. 0. Box 1064
Kabale - Uganda. E-mail: bmct@bwinditrust.ug.