| Job Title: |
Chief Commercial Officer, Kenya |
| Location: |
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya |
| Company: |
Ol Pejeta Conservancy |
| Job Summary: |
The mission of the role is to lead the
development of Ol Pejeta commercial revenue
streams to support the delivery of Conservation
and Community Development at scale
Specifically:
• Increasing revenues from Tourism, Ranching, Agriculture
and future commercial enterprise for re-investment into
effective conservation and community development
Reporting Lines
• Reports to Managing Director
• Member of Executive Team: MD, Chief Operating
Officer, Head of Fundraising and Communications
and CFO, accountable to the Board Executive
Committee monthly and the whole Board biannually
• Reportees: Head of Tourism Operations, Head ofMarketing, Head of Livestock and Agriculture
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| Job Description: |
The mission of the role is to lead the
development of Ol Pejeta commercial revenue
streams to support the delivery of Conservation
and Community Development at scale
Specifically:
• Increasing revenues from Tourism, Ranching, Agriculture
and future commercial enterprise for re-investment into
effective conservation and community development
Reporting Lines
• Reports to Managing Director
• Member of Executive Team: MD, Chief Operating
Officer, Head of Fundraising and Communications
and CFO, accountable to the Board Executive
Committee monthly and the whole Board biannually
• Reportees: Head of Tourism Operations, Head of Marketing, Head of Livestock and Agriculture
For a complete job application description, go to https://bit.ly/3kV0Qwh |
| Requirements: |
We look for ‘Role Models’, people who lead and demonstrate every day the values and personality that we believe in.
The values we believe in are:
Guardianship: Our people take their role as protectors of endangered species, wildlife in general and the environment
seriously. Whilst we aim to have a fun and humorous working
environment, we keep in mind the global importance of what we do.
Innovation: Our people are always looking for new and better ways
to do things, from the big (e.g. integrating cattle and wildlife) to the
small (e.g. new requisition systems). We are prepared to fail as
long as we learn from it.
Authenticity: Our people keep scientifically credible conservation,
and measurable community benefits at the front of mind in every
decision they make – especially the commercial decisions.
The personalities we look for are:
Responsible: Our people are accountable for their work, taking
responsibility for both successes and failures, focusing on long-term
results and not just short-term tasks.
Inspirational: Our people get the people around them (whether it be their teams, tourists or supports) excited about the value of the wildlife and of communities so that they want to further support our aims. Our people have a sense of humour and make work fun.
Passionate: Our people get enthused and excited by conservation and community development, and take great pleasure in getting involved wherever they can add value. |
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| How to apply: |
To apply
Please submit:
• A resume that clearly demonstrates results achieved as well as
work done.
• A covering letter of no more than two pages which details why you
want to join Ol Pejeta Conservancy and what you will bring to the
position.
• Details of two references (names, positions, email address and
phone number), at least one of which must be your current employer. We will not contact references without your permission.
Please note:
• All documents should be in pdf format.
• You can use the contacts below to ask any questions.
Applications submissions and/or questions:
• Soft copy: richard.vigne@olpejetaconservancy.org
• Hard copy: Richard Vigne, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Private Bag,
Nanyuki, 10400, Kenya
• Questions: richard.vigne@olpejetaconservancy.org or +254722390007
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| Closing Date: |
30/11/2020
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| Additional information: |
Help deliver the Ol Pejeta 2030 strategic plan and targets:
• Complete ownership of the commercial sector of Ol Pejeta, ensuring
every day follow up throughout this sector of the organization
• Unlock the barriers (resources/decisions) that stand in way of the
organization
• Lead major new commercial projects
By 2030 generate KSh +700m annually in net profits from
commercial activities to be reinvested in conservation and
community development:
• Maximize tourism volumes within sustainable ecological limits
• Maximize value add opportunities from more visitors:
accommodation, activities, merchandise, meals, extra nights,
“immersive conservation”
• Become the online (commissioned) agent for operators and tourists,
with OPC acting as a one stop “start to finish” national operator for
overseas guests, particularly across Laikipia
• Increase productivity and expand premium product lines in ranching
and agriculture, developing and implementing a plan to enhance beef
profitable beef production, as well as value add opportunities through
the creation of a branded beef product and/or the ownership and
operation of retail outlets in Nairobi and other urban centres
• Complete the final phase of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate
• Establish new revenue sources tied to our core competencies (e.g.
solar, virtual offerings)
• Lend support to the development of community based commercial
enterprise
Assist the MD to generate KSh +2bn over 10 years to recapitalize
the conservancy
• Assist the MD and Board to restructure OPC in a manner that
encourages partnerships and inward investment (debt or equity) to
raise +/- USD 20-25m to support the 2030 objectives of the
Conservancy, develop long term profitability and to create a reserve
fund of at least one years running costs
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