Mpala Research Centre Director - Kenya

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America's fourth college.Position Summary: The Mpala Wildlife Foundation invites applications for the position of Director for the Mpala Research Center in Laikipia, Kenya. The Director will be responsible for continuing to make the center into a leading research organization in Africa. To do this the Director will foster a community of scholars, facilitate the research of visiting scientists and conservation professionals while carrying out his or her own research program, be faithful to the Center's mission of developing a program for the integrated study of arid lands, its wildlife and people and provide insights into their conservation and sustainable management.Job Function: AffiliateGrade: XXXStandard Hours: 0Eligible for Overtime: NoJob Requirements
Essential Qualifications: The Director must have conservation experience and will coordinate the center's activities with local landowners and conservation organizations in and around Laikipia and with many Kenyan government and international environmental agencies. The director should have a Ph.D., interact easily with people and have management experience since he/she will oversee the activities of the following permanent staff: a resident scientist who organizes monitoring activities and coordinates all research on center lands and those of Mpala ranch; an IT/GIS coordinator; a center manager who is responsible for all living arrangements and the support staff; and institutionally supported 'Fellows'. It is expected that the director will split his/her time between research, development and administration. Experience in Africa is highly desired.Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications
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