Project Manager

Overview of the role:  

The purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of the two -year UK Darwin funded project. The project will aim to strengthen the capacity of rangers in Kenya's protected and conserved areas, particularly considering escalating human-wildlife conflicts. The project will improve skills, competence, and overall effectiveness of rangers and scouts whilst prioritising their safety. This will be achieved through a comprehensive revision of the national ranger curriculum, integrating newly developed training modules to elevate capabilities of rangers.

Key responsibilities:  

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.  

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.  

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Holidays – 21 days annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as specified by the Kenyan government  
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Maternity and Paternity leave. 
• Medical cover