Conservation Officer

Job Description

Position Title: Conservation Officer

Reports to: Field Operations Manager

Location: Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP)

Type of contract: Fixed Contract

Position: One

Background

African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 23 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Job Overview

To provide support to the Field Operation Manager in ensuring Liuwa Plain National Park applies the highest standards in Conservation in order to facilitate the implementation of the Conservation Strategy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Manage conservation programs in Liuwa plains national park, Including Vegetation, Alien plants, wildlife, HWC and Biodiversity monitoring.

Together with the DNPW and the CRB, co-plan, coordinate and monitor of a fire management program that includes controlled early burning and establishment of fire breaks with village scouts

Support the implementation of a forest structure and biodiversity monitoring program

Support monitoring and evaluation through valuable data collection on the different conservation programs

Prepare reports on performance of the different conservation programs and infractions against the wildlife and forest act

Be the focal point and ensure best relations are kept with the (local departments of the) Department of National Parks and Wildlife and with the Liuwa Community Resources Board

Be the focal point for conservation related matters from the private landowners and their staff and ensure that best relationships are kept with these stakeholders

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and analytical skills

Knowledge of the Wildlife act and forestry act is a strong plus

General knowledge of fauna and flora and specific knowledge on forest restoration and regeneration techniques is a strong plus.

Competent with Microsoft Office applications, email and other relevant computer skills.

Knowledge of SMART Tools, Earth Ranger and other tools to monitor sustainable forest management

Be willing to (relocate and) live in Liuwa where the office is based

Be comfortable with the challenging conditions associated with the remote area and wilderness

Role requirements

Minimum of Diploma in Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Wildlife Management or equivalent

Language: Fluent in Lozi and English (both spoken and written)

Work experience: minimum 5 years relevant work experience in the sector

Employment opportunities

African Parks Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for this position must have a clean record and traceable references. Candidates must include a daytime contact number.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates must submit their CV with a cover letter describing their suitability for the role. All applicants must include at least 2 contactable references, certified copies of NRC, and relevant Qualifications.

The application must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and emailed