Mara​ ​Kutalii​ ​-​ ​Mara​ ​Camp​ ​-​ ​Field​ ​Guide​ ​Position

Available​ ​-​ ​Immediately
Salary​ ​-​ ​Kes​ ​70​ ​000​ ​to​ ​130​ ​000​ ​gross​ ​per​ ​month​ ​[negotiable]​ ​depending​ ​on​ ​qualifications
and​ ​experience.

Mara Kutalii, is a Kenyan registered company operating in the telemedia industry producing live wildlife content for clients such as National
Geographic. Our camp is located on the borders of the world famous Mara Triangle Game Reserve [https://goo.gl/maps/KXPaUe92skB2]. We run a 26 bed staff camp operating all year 24 hours a day.

Skills/Requirements:

A Field Guide, is responsible for the natural and cultural interpretation requirements of our safariLIVE product. safariLIVE is essentially a live game drive which people stream from around the world. Our presenters are all experienced, qualified Field Guides who instead of talking to guests, present to camera. It is all 100% live and unedited. Each show consists of at least three feeds and can originate from multiple countries. Then we also produce live TV specials for Nat Geo Wild – we did an eight week series in July and August and the next TV series will be in January and February 2018. These will be hosted in the Mara and from the northern Sabi Sand. All of these shows are live and viewers ask questions in real time. The position can be filled by a qualified, experienced Field Guide. Previous experience as a commercial field guide for a reputable safari operator is highly preferable whilst field guide training experience and guide team management, are all valuable. For an example of the type of guiding experience we deliver – please search for ‘safarilive’ on your social media platform of choice or, search for us on YouTube. Candidates​ ​meeting​ ​the below​ ​mentioned​ ​criteria​ ​should​ ​email​ ​their​ ​CV​ ​containing relevant​ ​information,​ ​a​ ​cover​ ​letter​ ​motivating​ ​their​ ​application​ ​and​ ​a​ ​.jpeg​ ​profile​ picture to​ ​vt.ht1550351431raedl1550351431iw@sb1550351431oj1550351431

We need the following from a candidate for this position:

● A Kenyan Citizen
● Valid Driver’s License with the legal permits and insurances as required by Kenyan law
● Valid First Aid Level 1
● Minimum of 3 years’ experience guiding in 5 Star Establishments
● General knowledge of legal implications of being a Field Guide
● Field Guide, Silver Qualification as a minimum requirement
● Registered with the relevant Field Guiding Authorities
● Off-road driving in 4×4 vehicles
● A passion for nature, animals, conservation and the environment
● A passion for performing in front of people and creating a holistic experience, imparting knowledge about the bush
● Basic computer knowledge
● General vehicle maintenance knowledge
● Good command of the English language, written and spoken
● Vigour, able to cope under pressure
● Excellent organisational and planning skills
● Hands-on approach
● Excellent communicator
● Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with colleagues
● Excellent social and interpersonal skills
● Sense of ownership and pride for the viewer experience
● Attention to detail
● Flexible attitude
● Able to interact with viewers and behave appropriately
● Highly sociable and confident when meeting new people and able to entertain/host
● A sense of fun
● Well-groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene
● Adhere to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, its associated game reserves and conservancies game drive policies and procedures.

There are no vacancies at this time. Send an email to vt.ht1550351431raedl1550351431iw@sb1550351431oj1550351431 for further enquiries.

All available spaces have been filled for now. Keep an eye on this page for more information in the future.

All available spaces have been filled for now. Keep an eye on this page for more information in the future.