Tatu Wildlife Sanctuary Manager

Tatu City is seeking a Wildlife Sanctuary Manager to oversee its 160-acre sanctuary in Kenya, focusing on restoring indigenous wildlife and enhancing community engagement with nature. The role involves developing habitat plans, ensuring ecosystem health, managing infrastructure, and leading educational programs. Candidates should have a passion for conservation and experience in community outreach. This position requires on-site management and collaboration with local stakeholders.
Description


Tatu City is looking to hire a Wildlife Sanctuary Manager to lead its 160-acre wildlife sanctuary. At Tatu Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) our purpose is to bring indigenous wildlife back into the centre of our lives and to create a society where nature matters.


Our three strategic goals set out what we believe needs to happen in the pursuit of our longer-term vision of a thriving natural environment at Tatu City where we can live, work and play together:


The Tatu Wildlife Sanctuary aims to put nature firmly in recovery by making more space for nature and protecting and connecting habitats, restoring the abundance of nature and improving the health of our ecosystem.


Our residents are the key to our recovery. Our society needs nature, yet we are increasingly disconnected from our natural environment. Sir David Attenborough has said, “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” The Tatu Wildlife Sanctuary will connect residents with their natural spaces and nurture a sense of belonging through improved community engagement and creating safe, inclusive wild places in the heart of Tatu City where people can live, work and play together.


Working in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders, Tatu City is restoring its natural ecosystems at scale and support improvements to our resident’s physical and mental wellbeing. We recognise that we need to lead by example in how we manage our own environment and community impacts and believe that this initiative is a first in African urban rewilding.


This role requires an energetic ambitious multi-talented professional with a passion for people and experience in conservation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Develop and implement habitat enhancement plans



Work with the Tatu team and various third-party bodies to determine current biodiversity and establish habitat monitoring.
Implement agreed habitat manipulation initiative to improve habitat quality, including water resource management.
Ensure that TWS’s key goal of a healthy eco-system for flora and fauna is achieved.
Establish a fit for purpose waste and pollution management programme.
Working with third parties, agree translocation timetable, manage translocation and undertake monitoring to maximise chances of success.

Management plan



Work with Tatu City team to develop a management plan for operating TWS.
Once agreed, ensure effective implementation (on time, within budget).
Management plan to include noise, light and disturbance management.
Ensure fire and other risks are minimized and that these protections are well understood by residents.
Creatively drive TWS revenue streams.

Ensure compliance and collaboration



Ensure 100% compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
Collaborate with local environmental organizations to enhance habitat conservation efforts.

Manage sanctuary infrastructure



Ensure safe and natural environments for residents, visitors and wildlife.
Oversee facility maintenance and improvements.
Implement best practices in animal conservation.

Lead outreach and educational programmes



Create educational content about wildlife conservation.
Curate interactive learning experiences for schools, visitors and residents.

Documentation and reporting



Maintain comprehensive information regarding health of ecosystem and animals.
Document educational program outcomes.
Record sanctuary operational metrics.

Requirements



Degree in Wildlife Management or Conservation.
Advanced understanding of local wildlife species and their conservation needs.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Strong community engagement abilities.
Problem-solving skills and adaptability in conservation environments.