WWF Zambia is recruiting Landscape Managers for three conservation landscapes: – Landscape Manager – Kafue, Location: Monze/Mazabuka – Landscape Manager – Upper Zambezi, Location: Mongu – Landscape Manager – KAZA Landscape, Location: Sesheke Major Function The Landscape Manager provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and coordination for WWF Zambia’s conservation programme within a designated landscape. The role ensures high-impact, community-responsive, and science-based conservation outcomes aligned with WWF Zambia’s Office Strategic Plan, Road Map 2030, and national conservation priorities. Key Responsibilities – Lead development, review, and implementation of Landscape Conservation Action Plans and annual workplans. – Oversee planning and execution of conservation activities in line with donor requirements and WWF standards. – Provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management. – Promote integrated approaches involving livelihoods, climate resilience, biodiversity management, water stewardship, and sustainable financing. – Build partnerships with government ministries, traditional authorities, community resource boards, private sector partners, and conservation NGOs. – Facilitate transboundary collaboration and multi-stakeholder platforms where relevant. – Develop bankable conservation proposals and support fundraising strategy. – Lead budgeting, financial planning, expenditure tracking, and transparent management of resources. – Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of field and programme staff. Qualifications – Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Environmental Economics, or a related field. – Advanced management or leadership training is an added advantage. – Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years at management level in conservation or natural resource management. – Proven experience in programme development and management, budgeting, reporting, and donor compliance. – Experience working with government, communities, private sector, and conservation partners in Zambia. Skills and Competences – Strong programme design, planning, and management skills. – Leadership, team management, coaching, and mentoring skills. – Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. – Strong technical writing and proposal development capabilities. – Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. – Financial management and budget oversight skills.
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