Tanzania Country Head (f/m/d)

KAYA is seeking a Country Head for Tanzania to lead their conservation and restoration projects across a landscape of over five million hectares. The Country Head will be a key leader, building a regional organization and representing KAYA in the eastern African region, collaborating closely with the Co-founders. This role involves overseeing business operations, building teams, identifying new projects, and ensuring compliance, while also representing the organization with government and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Over five years of experience leading country or regional programmes in environmental work
• Experience of leading multiple teams while having a strong understanding of the duties of those teams
• Experience in financial planning and executive reporting
• Experience in networking and positioning at multiple levels
• Ability to relate with and manage relationships with government at federal and local levels
• Familiarity with market-based conservation and restoration programmes
• Willingness to be based in Arusha or a mutually agreed location in Tanzania
• Willingness to travel internationally, both in Africa and outside

Benefits

• Offer of a job with purpose
• Opportunity to work for the planet and people
• Opportunity to learn about climate change mitigation and adaptation from first-hand experience
• Global exposure through international colleagues and intercontinental work travel
• Possibility to become part of an organisation in its developmental phase
• Chance to experience life in Tanzania