Senior Programme Manager, Central Asia, Eurasia

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge

Salary: £49,200 per annum

Contract period: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora is seeking a highly experienced conservation professional to manage Fauna
& Flora’s Central Asia Programme. You will represent Fauna & Flora in the region and
ensure the effective management and technical delivery of projects in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, leading on the development of projects in these countries and
elsewhere in Central Asia, working in close collaboration with Fauna & Flora’s teams and
partners in the region.

You will have a proven track record in operational, project, grant and financial management at
a similar senior level. You will be skilled in providing both strategic advice and technical
input to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of projects.

Strong leadership and people management skills are essential to the role to ensure a
professional and motivated team that delivers effectively against project aims, objectives and
timelines. The role also requires a skilled and credible communicator, who is confident in
developing and managing relationships internally and with relevant stakeholders, including
governments, non-governmental partners, donors and funders.

An advanced degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent
level experience as well as strong technical conservation skills are essential. You will have a
proven track record in fundraising, experience in institutional development and capacity
building and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the statutory and regulatory frameworks
within which Fauna & Flora operates in Central Asia. Fluency in written and spoken English
is essential; Russian or another language relevant to this region is strongly desirable.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and
ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna &
Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life
insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few
minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the
central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website for further details of the position and how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 21 April 2024. Interviews are likely to take place
during the week commencing Monday, 29 April 2024.