Sector Manager – Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth Protected Area

About the role

The Ishasha Sector Manager will lead daily operations of the Ishasha sector within the Queen Elizabeth Protected Area under a collaborative partnership between WCS and UWA. Reporting to the Steering Committee, the role oversees resource allocation, strategic alignment, and team performance while coordinating with multiple partners and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the Sector Management Unit, supervising departmental heads, administrative, operational and technical teams.
• Develop and implement a Sector Management Plan aligned with the QEPA General Management Plan, including annual workplans and budgets.
• Conduct monthly SMU meetings to plan, prioritize, and share information across departments.
• Motivate staff, foster a performance‑driven culture, and ensure high job satisfaction.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports, workplans, and budgets for the Steering Committee.
• Support proposal development, donor reporting, and compliance with funding regulations.
• Implement monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and promote a human‑rights‑based approach to conservation.
• Assess and manage operational risks, including security, financial and logistical contingencies.
• Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables.
• Coordinate stakeholder collaborations and engagements for the sector.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of field experience in project management within complex, multicultural, remote environments, preferably in protected areas.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing large, diverse teams.
• Strong decision‑making, critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in conservation biology.
• Protected area management.
• Eco‑tourism development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (documents, presentations, spreadsheets).