Trust Administrator – Kabale – Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust

About US:
Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Trust (BMCT) was established in 1994, with the major aim of providing long-term reliable support for projects promoting research, 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.

Job Summary: The Trust Administrator takes the overall charge of the Trust Management Unit (TAU) providing general management and implementation of programmes to enhance performance of the BMCT.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the implementation of the BMCT policies, strategies and plans as approved by the Trust Management Board (TMB).
Manages the implementation of the Trust Investment strategy and policy.
Oversees human resources attraction, development, motivation and retention of the TAU team
Facilitates TMB committees and TMB sub-committees to perform their oversight functions
Manages proper use and control/safety of BMCT assets.
Actively promotes BMCT’s visibility and corporate image
Oversee and coordinate the fundraising function of BMCT and ensure proper investment and use of raised resources.
Co-ordinate, supervise and evaluate BMCT’s operations and make recommendations to TMB.
Ensure professional management of the Trust through development of transparent, accountable and efficient management systems for the Trust’s financial and other resources.
Represent BMCT at all key public functions
Ensure timely submission of accurate financial reports.
Perform any other duties that the Trust Management Board may assign from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a post- graduate degree in natural resources management, biological sciences, business management or equivalent practical work experience
A minimum of ten years’ experience in management of donor-funded biodiversity conservation programs.
Program management experience (minimum of ten years as a manager or administrator) and
Proven managerial and administrative experience, financial (budgeting, accounting and analysis) and human resources (delegating, appraising, coaching, and mentoring staff).
Prior NGO work experience.
The Trust Administrator should have relevant educational background with the ability to call upon a wide variety of specialized skills.
Excellent interpersonal 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.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, detailed CV including names of three work referees with their email and telephone contacts. The application documents should be sent or hand delivered to the address below;

The Trust Administrator,
BMCT, Plot 4 Coryndon Road,
P.O. Box 1B64 Kabale. Uganda.

Email to: bmct@bwinditrust.ug

Deadline: 4th March, 2016

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