African Parks (AP) is looking for a senior, strategic individual that is deeply passionate about Africa and committed to securing its remaining conservation areas for the benefit of her people. AP is searching for an experienced Director of Conservation Funding to develop and execute an overarching Global Funding Strategy that will secure reliable and adequate funding streams to sustain the current portfolio of 19 parks covering 15 million hectares and enable significant growth in line with organisational strategy. This role is core to African Parks’ objective of ensuring 30 of Africa's unique protected areas and spectacular wildlife are secured by 2030. The organisation’s current annual budget is $80m and it expected to rise to $150m by 2030. The successful incumbent will provide strategic leadership and expert management of the global fundraising teams located in USA, Netherlands, Germany, UK, Switzerland and Asia and will be based at its Head Office in Johannesburg, South Africa, with frequent travel as needed. The role reports to the CEO, is a member of the Exco and shall attend all Board meetings.
Job Opportunity - Director of Conservation Funding, Africa Parks