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FIELD OFFICER X2 |
WWF Zambia |
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Posted 2018-07-12 05:48:54
WWF
Zambia
WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature
is the world’s largest independent conservation organization, with close to
five million supporters and a network active in more than 100 countries on five
continents. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural
environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature
by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of
renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of
pollution and wasteful consumption.
WWF
Zambia seeks to recruit proficient, energetic and motivated individuals to be
part of the team in the following roles:
Kabompo Field Officer (1) –
West Lunga National Park & Barotse Field Officer (1)- Mongu
The
post holder will be working under the supervision of the Kabompo/Barotse
Landscape Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support
the Kabompo/Barotse Landscape Manager to design innovative conservation
solutions for collaborative management and protection of ecosystems for
provision of ecosystem goods and services.
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Actively
participate in the planning and implementation of both socio-economic and
biological research fieldwork in the Kabompo/Barotse Landscape.
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Coordinate
meetings and workshops with
communities or other stakeholders in the landscape.
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Support
the Kabompo/Barotse Landscape Manager to prepare reports and technical
documents when required.
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Implement
initiatives to strengthen the communities in project areas through sustainable
resource uses of forests, fisheries and wildlife.
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Liaise
closely with communities, traditional leaders, district and provincial offices
and relevant government departments to ensure synergy and support for site
activities.
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Perform
any other project related activities/duties as required and directed by the
Kabompo/Barotse Landscape Manager.
Required Qualifications:
An
MSc degree in the field of Natural Resource Management/ Wildlife or Fisheries
Management/ or Biology, Geography or Social Sciences; or Honours degree with
significant equivalent research experience. Furthermore, a desire to be based
in the North-western/Western Province of Zambia in basic field facilities.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and
Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating the position applied for to wwfcareers@wwfzam.org.Kindly note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Deadline for applications: 20th July
2018.
WWF
is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse
workforce.