About the Role
Six Rivers Africa is seeking an experienced Cattle Sensitisation Program Manager to lead the implementation of its Livestock Programme in the Usangu Sector of Ruaha National Park. The role involves coordinating, deploying, and supervising Cattle Sensitisation Teams, requiring strong community engagement skills, field management experience, and effective coordination with government authorities, conservation partners, enforcement agencies, and local communities.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with pastoralist communities, livestock keepers’ associations, agricultural cooperatives, and local authorities
Lead the implementation of the livestock programme in coordination with TANAPA, the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, local government authorities, and SRA leadership
Support recruitment, training, and supervision of livestock programme teams across Usangu
Ensure field teams receive proper briefings before deployment and complete detailed debriefings after missions
Analyse field data and coordinate ground activities based on operational findings
Work closely with and provide coordination support to the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Represent SRA in local, district, and national discussions related to livestock management and conservation
Oversee data collection from livestock monitoring deployments and real-time field operations
Prepare regular programme reports highlighting activities, key performance indicators, and progress towards project objectives
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, or a related field
5 years of experience in community engagement, livestock management, conservation, or rural development within East Africa
Experience with Tanzanian government institutions (TANAPA, TAWA, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries)
Ability to manage field teams in remote and challenging environments
Knowledge of Ruaha-Usangu landscape and pastoral communities (advantageous)
Strong understanding of pastoralist communities and livestock practices in Tanzania/East Africa
Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili
Ability to communicate in Sukuma language (advantageous)
Willingness to live full-time in Ikoga and undertake regular extended field deployments
