Position Overview
The Director, Kent is responsible for Rare’s programmatic, operational, and financial outputs in the English-speaking world. In line with Rare’s 2007-2011 business plan, this position will manage and expand Rare’s training and support of, as well as learning exchanges among, a growing portfolio of local conservationists working in critically important natural sites in the English-speaking world. Key areas of responsibility are: conservation outcomes, fundraising, relationship management, and financial/operational management. This position will be based in Rare’s regional headquarters in Canterbury, UK or Arlington, VA USA.
Rare’s 2007-2011 Institutional Priorities
The Director, Kent plays a critical role in meeting each of Rare’s four main priorities for 2007-2011. These priorities are:
1. Expand Rare’s conservation impact in the English-speaking world.
2. Enhance and continuously improve Rare’s strategies and tools
3. Unlock burgeoning potential of an alumni network
4. Use Rare’s track record and a challenge grant facility to leverage new sources of funding.
Areas of Responsibility
Conservation Outcomes
- Fully manage and monitor at least 3 Pride campaigns at any given time
- Select and train a minimum of 10 local conservation leaders each year, utilizing Rare’s diploma course in conservation education at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom.
- Manage application process including pipeline of applicants, utilizing a process and information technology system developed by colleagues in Arlington office
- Ensure meaningful conservation objectives for each campaign and successful campaign implementation progress, on time and on budget
- Assist local campaign managers when developing long-term follow-up strategies and financing efforts to turn initial momentum into lasting conservation results
- Ensure programmatic alliance and impact locally
- Conduct regular site visits to maintain campaign quality
Relationship Management - Create and oversee the implementation of a Kent-based regional communications strategy for the organization
- Manage relationships with local and regional conservation partners, relevant government partners, and local, regional and international donors
- Cultivate and build strong relationships with individuals, institutions and governments both in the relevant regions and in the United States
- Identify new opportunities for partnerships, funding and regional programs
Fundraising - Responsible for donor relations and managing funding pipeline for the English-speaking world; the goal is total cost recovery through a diverse funding stream
- Write and review proposals in an effort to secure additional funding for campaigns in the region
- Participate in all donor trips to the relevant regions
- Ensure all fundraising activity is well-coordinated with development staff at the headquarters office
Financial/Operational Management - Supervise Rare’s Kent course managers, University trainers and support staff and Kent-trained alumni network
- Create and manage the Kent office budget, including restricted and unrestricted revenue sources
- Report regularly to Rare headquarters regarding fundraising, programmatic, staff, and financial issues
- Report monthly on the Director’s Scorecard
Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Requirements
(Please Note: these are to be used as a guideline when filling a position and are subject to change)
- Bachelors degree, Masters preferred, in natural resources, social marketing, conservation practice, environmental science, or similar field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing countries, preferably in conservation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to raise multi-year funding from foundations, individuals and government
- Ability to work and manage staff in a multi-cultural setting
- Strong public speaking skills
- Demonstrated leadership and program management experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Other languages a benefit
- Willingness to travel internationally based on needs of the position (50%) and work extended hours outside normal 9-5 regieme
- Experience using MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Benefits and Application Procedure
Rare not only inspires conservation, we also inspire our employees. In addition to fully covered health insurance, a 401k savings plan and vacation/holiday leave time; Rare employees receive an annual training budget for continuous learning and growth, a bonus plan that ties to individual and organizational performance, and a flexible work environment. And to make sure no one gets cabin fever, there’s an annual staff retreat that allows everyone to experience, and support, Rare’s work in the field.
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