Vacancies at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

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Facilities Manager

Role Summary

The Manager, Facilities is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, functionality, and safety of all Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) buildings, utilities, and supporting infrastructure. This includes ensuring operational efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with safety regulations while maintaining a high standard of facility upkeep. The role ensures that all OPC premises are well-maintained, energy-efficient, and conducive to the organization’s conservation, tourism, and community initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Facilities Management Oversight: Develop and implement comprehensive facility maintenance and management plans. Ensure all OPC buildings, utilities, and common areas are in optimal working condition. Coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs, and renovations across OPC facilities.
• Building Infrastructure Maintenance: Supervise new construction, repair and maintenance work on OPC’s structures, including offices, accommodation, staff housing, and visitor facilities. Ensure all construction and refurbishment projects align with OPC’s quality standards and conservation goals.
• Utilities and Water Systems Management: Oversee the new construction, repair and maintenance of water storage and supply systems including pump houses, water tanks, water troughs and waste management facilities. Implement sustainable water storage strategies and ensure uninterrupted supply to essential points of use.
• Electrical Systems and Energy Efficiency: Ensure the functionality and safety of all electrical installations within OPC facilities. Lead energy efficiency initiatives, including solarization projects, to optimize power consumption and reduce operational costs.
• Security and Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all facilities. Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee fire prevention, emergency response planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Sustainable Facility Operations: Incorporate environmentally friendly practices into facility management, including solar energy integration, efficient waste disposal, and eco-friendly building materials. Promote sustainability initiatives that align with OPC’s conservation objectives.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Supervise external contractors and service providers engaged in facility maintenance, repairs, and construction projects. Ensure all work is delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Prepare and manage the facilities Division budget, ensuring costeffective maintenance and operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for reducing costs through improved resource management and innovative solutions.
• Team Leadership and Performance Management: Lead and mentor the Buildings Team Leader and Electricals Team Leader, ensuring effective delegation, accountability, and team development.
• Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in facility management.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualification.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facilities management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, building technology or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Certification in facility management, health & safety, or energy efficiency is desirable.
• Registration with EBK is mandatory.

 Experience.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated expertise in building maintenance, electrical systems, and infrastructure management

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Technical expertise in building maintenance, electrical systems, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and contractors efficiently.
• Commitment to OPC’s conservation and sustainability mission. 

Software Developer

Role Summary

The Software Developer will play a critical role in developing, testing, and maintaining custom software applications to support Ol Pejeta’s conservation, operational, and commercial activities. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, build innovative software solutions, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. The incumbent will also support data management processes and contribute to technology-driven decision-making initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Software Design and Development: Develop, test, and deploy custom software solutions tailored to meet the needs of various Divisions at Ol Pejeta. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices in software development. Ensure software applications are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Requirements Gathering and User-Centered Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze software requirements. Create user-centered designs that meet both user and business needs, ensuring intuitive interfaces and smooth user experiences.
• System Integration and Automation: Design and implement software integrations to connect new applications with existing systems. Automate manual processes where possible, enhancing efficiency and data flow across the organization.
• Data Management and Support: Assist in managing data systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Develop tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization to support data-driven decisionmaking processes.
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify bugs and ensure functionality, security, and performance standards are met. Collaborate with team members to perform peer code reviews and continuously improve software quality.
• Technical Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including user manuals, technical guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide training and support to staff on software usage and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay up to date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development.Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to innovation in technology solutions that support Ol Pejeta’s mission.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualification.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in software development frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, AWS Certified Developer) or programming languages are advantageous.

Experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development, preferably within a conservation, non-profit, or corporate environment.
• Proven expertise in full-stack development, with strong knowledge of frontend and backend technologies.
• Experience in integrating software applications with data management systems and external API.

Skills

• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, NodeJS, Java, and JavaScript frameworks (VueJS/ReactJS).
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL) and microservices architecture & containerization platforms (e.g., Kubernetes or Docker).
• Demonstrable knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to Ol Pejeta’s mission and a passion for using technology to support conservation and community development.

Method of Application

Below are the available vacancies at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their CV and application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org