Director of the Organization

The "Society for Nature Conservation - SABUKO" Board of Directors is announcing a vacancy for the position of Director of the Organization.

About "SABUKO - Society for Nature Conservation":

"SABUKO - Society for Nature Conservation" is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization's mission is to protect and conserve biodiversity, promote appreciation for nature and sustainable use of natural resources in the community.

SABUKO is a local partner of BirdLife, the world's largest nature conservation organization.

General presentation:

The SABUKO Board of Directors is seeking a suitable candidate to join the organization, lead its work, and strengthen it by managing/supervising operational, financial, and technical components. The Director, who is responsible/accountable to the SABUKO Board of Directors, bears strategic and operational responsibility for ensuring high-quality activities of the organization and employees, financial well-being, and strong and growing programs to fulfill the organization's mission.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage the organization with the assistance of employees, the Board of Directors, external consultants, and services;
• Plan, organize, and direct the organization's work and programs;
• Lead employees and partners to successfully implement SABUKO's programs, projects, and activities;
• Lead the development of the organization's strategic vision and control its implementation;
• Initiate, supervise, and evaluate programs in accordance with SABUKO's strategy and financial capabilities;
• Create/strengthen new relationships, partnerships, and collaborations to support SABUKO's mission;
• Coordinate and manage regular (monthly, quarterly, and annual) budget reviews and review periodic financial forecasts;
• Ensure the organization's activities comply with all audit, tax, and financial reporting requirements;
• Conduct meetings and negotiations;
• Prepare reports and presentations for donors and the Board of Directors;
• Report to the organization's Board of Directors, including compiling/submitting financial forecasting documents;
• Provide information about SABUKO and its activities to a wide audience;
• Maintain and strengthen cooperation with SABUKO's partners to ensure appropriate support;
• Oversee/facilitate fundraising and revenue growth strategies;
• Promote the expansion of SABUKO's membership;
• Perform other functions and duties envisaged for the position of head of the organization.

Qualification requirements:

• Higher education (minimum Master's degree) in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field;

• At least 5 years of work experience in the environmental field, including experience in non-governmental organizations, academia, or government structures;

• At least 2 years of experience in managing an organization;

• At least 3 years of experience in project management;

• Experience in financial management;

• Experience in fundraising;

• Knowledge of Georgian and English languages.

Desirable:

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and involvement in organizational work;

• Experience in recruiting members for an organization;

• Close relationships with academia, government and non-governmental organizations, donors, and businesses.

Personal skills:

• Ability to organize and plan activities;

• Organized and result-oriented;

• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously;

• Good written and verbal communication skills;

• Leadership and personnel management skills;

• A team player with the ability to seek and utilize others' opinions and contributions;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships, with a diplomatic and collaborative approach to problem-solving;

• Ability to conduct negotiations;

• High sense of responsibility;

• Hard work and discipline.

Workplace: Georgia, Tbilisi

Working conditions:

• Full-time;
• Salary: according to the candidate's qualifications and experience;
• Probation period: 6 months.

Interested individuals, please send your CV (in English, with two recommenders' names, surnames, and contact information) and a motivational letter (in English) to the following email address. Please indicate in the subject line: "Sabuko Director Vacancy".

Deadline for receiving documents: October 23, 2026.

Note: Only candidates who pass the II stage will be contacted.

Good luck!