Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose and Objectives of the CCE – Lolesha Luangwa Position
In line with the NLCP strategy, the Community Conservation Educator (CCE) – Lolesha Luangwa is a field-based position to support on the ground implementation of conservation / environmental education and help improve a consistent and effective bottom-up community engagement programme with the resident custodian communities in the Chiefdoms (Game Management Areas) surrounding North Luangwa National Park (collectively termed North Luangwa Ecosystem).
This is in line with the partnership between the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW). This position will specifically promote the understanding, training and messaging on conservation education and cheetah conservation within schools and mini-change groups as part of the CCI partnership project, which seeks to restore cheetah as an important key species in the landscape.

Conservation Education Objectives
• Build understanding and knowledge of why biodiversity and conservation matters – raise awareness about conservation and create a sense of ownership and responsibility over natural resources, with a key focus on cheetah conservation and messaging within every key performance area (as below).
• Promote quality education in schools (community, primary and secondary) to equip learners with vital knowledge, skills and values that are necessary for contributing to sustainable development of their Chiefdoms and / or GMAs / landscape
• Establish and provide support to mini change groups to promote sustainable conservation practices
• Make conservation relevant through identification and empowerment of best talents – raise Conservation

Ambassadors or Aspire Conservation Leaders (ACL)
Role Description and Other Attributes
This is a key role in the NLCP Landscape Integration Unit (LIU). It is expected of the ideal candidate to perform the following functions/responsibilities:

Key Performance Areas
1. Formation of Conservation Education Clubs and Mini Change Groups
• Engage with schools and communities in Game Management Areas (GMAs) to form conservation education clubs and mini-change groups (adults)
• Facilitate presentations and discussion groups within local and remote communities on a holistic approach to natural resource management, with a key focus on cheetah conservation
• Conduct lesson planning and implementation on environmental and associated socio-economic topics embedded in the conservation education syllabus/curriculum
• Integrate awareness and understanding of current NLCP Landscape Integration Unit initiatives into a wider community education and awareness programme to include e.g. wildlife/natural resource management, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Governance, Land use planning, Community Conservation Bank (CoCoBa) micro-finance, Beekeeping, REDD+/carbon projects, Tourism and other conservation compatible enterprise/livelihood opportunities
• Facilitate the implementation of school site reviews to promote action-oriented behaviour among club members
• Organise community engagement activities including drama performances and awareness days as related to conservation.
• Facilitate Cheetah conservation awareness and associated project activities within the communities
2. Nature Nights Programme
• Support the implementation of Nature Nights (NN) in GMA areas and/or park visits for learners and mini-change groups and for any other group granted permission to attend Nature Nights activities/camps
• Support key activities about understanding cheetah conservation within GMA areas during Nature night activities/camps
• Ensure that pre- and post-Nature Nights feedback forms are prepared and given to the learners when attending Nature Nights for evaluation purposes
• Ensure that all the logistics are in place to facilitate smooth Nature Nights programme implementation
3. Environmental and social campaigns
• Prepare and plan for environmental and social campaigns with club members, with a key focus on cheetah conservatio
• In a participatory manner, conduct research on the suitable campaign topics / issues faced by the community
• Work hand in hand with CCE-Lead Farmer and CCE-Community Hub and Partnerships to raise holistic awareness and understanding around natural resource management inclusive of cheetah conservation, nutrition, climate change, Gender Based Violence (GBV) early marriages, and teenage pregnancy in support of healthy ecosystems, healthy well-being, and resilient communities
4. Curriculum Review and Development
• Include cheetah conservation within the curriculum
• Support the review and development of the curriculum to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations
• Support the development of the local language (Bemba, Bisa & Senga) conservation education materials and communication products alongside the Partnership CCE, Lead Farmer CCE, CCOs, club patrons/matrons/teachers for dissemination in local communities using various platforms, with quarterly messaging about cheetah conservation and other identified topics
5. Monitoring and Evaluation of Lessons
• Prepare and administer assignments, tests, and homework to conservation education club members to test their comprehension of the topics
• Implement a pre-project needs analysis with mini-change groups
• Monitor the schools’ self-selected club patrons/matrons in their utilisation of the provided teaching resources and monitoring tools
• Ensure relevant changes are implemented in LL activities because of the evaluation results/recommendations
• Prepare progress reports for the conservation education members about conservation action/projects
• Facilitate health conservation education debates and quizzes in schools
6. Education Cluster Meeting Support
• Plan for cluster meetings for club patrons/matrons to overcome challenges faced in schools
• Collectively develop the agenda with club patrons/matrons, take minutes/notes during cluster meetings
• Engagement and mentorship training of educators in conservation education
7. General Administration and Other Tasks
• Support management in the planning and distribution of termly timetables, letters and other schedules for Conservation Education in schools and the broader community
• Quarterly reporting on the conservation education programme inclusive of the cheetah conservation educational activities
• Ensure timely ordering and purchase of supplies / and teaching and learning resources/materials and keeping of detailed inventories for the equipment of Conservation Education
• Assist with the organisation and coordination of community meetings, workshops, seminars, and general administrative tasks such as taking minutes, writing invitation letters, logistics, etc
• Ensure that attendance registers are in place and that reports or minutes are well distributed to the key stakeholders

Required skills, experience and qualifications
• Holder of a full Grade 12 School Certificate with good grades and better, especially in Maths and English.
• Diploma in conservation / environmental education, social science, wildlife management/conservation / natural resources management, ecology, community development or rural development and equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least 1 year of practical field experience in rural areas working with NGOs, private sector, government, and parastatal organisations, preferably in Game Management Areas (GMA).
• Must possess basic knowledge and workings of community development, CBNRM, principles of good governance, and general wildlife and natural resources management in
• Basic knowledge of existing education policies, Zambia National Curriculum Framework, natural resources and wildlife policies; legal frameworks and legislation will be an advantage.
• Basic practical experience working with traditional authorities and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) will be an added advantage.
• Strong Community Mobilization skills will be an advantage.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong teamwork, initiative, flexibility, and integrity. The candidate should be proactive, adaptable, and committed to ethical standards in all interactions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, SPSS and other research tools will be an added advantage
• Able to communicate in Bemba, Bisa Nyanja and/or Senga

We Offer:
Engaging and meaningful work with room for your ideas
Opportunity to contribute towards the protection of an impressive landscape in Zambia
Form part of a dynamic and motivated team, as well as the larger FZS team working to secure outstanding wild places across the globe
Flat hierarchy, opportunities for further training

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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