Background

Job Opportunity alert: Musekese Conservation is seeking an Operations Manager, who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of resource protection activities within the Kasonso Busanga Game Management Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, conservation biology, natural resource management, a related field or more than 5+ years of experience related to the requirements below
• Proven experience in conservation management, with a track record of successful project implementation.
• Experience working in communities and with traditional leaders.
• Experience and knowledge of fire management
• Experience and knowledge of protection activities (logistics and coordination of wildlife, fisheries or forestry patrols)
• The ability to work independently or as part of a broader team in often remote and challenging environments for long periods of time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Zambian environmental regulations and policies through the various natural resource management acts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Valid manual drivers license
• Zambian Citizen or Resident

Responsibilities

Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, conservation biology, natural resource management, a related field or more than 5+ years of experience related to the requirements below
• Proven experience in conservation management, with a track record of successful project implementation.
• Experience working in communities and with traditional leaders.
• Experience and knowledge of fire management
• Experience and knowledge of protection activities (logistics and coordination of wildlife, fisheries or forestry patrols)
• The ability to work independently or as part of a broader team in often remote and challenging environments for long periods of time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Zambian environmental regulations and policies through the various natural resource management acts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Valid manual drivers license
• Zambian Citizen or Resident

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Visit the Careers in Conservation Zambia website for more details.

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