Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
The incumbents job duties will be focused on assisting Panthera with the day-to-day operations of the community engagement program and any other activities related to Panthera’s program to support DNPW recover wildlife in the Greater Kafue Ecosystem. On occasion you may be required to assist with programmatic activities elsewhere in Zambia.

Tasks will include:
• Assisting with conducting interviews with community members and other stakeholders.
• Data capture.
• Assisting with data analysis and interpretation.
• Preparing reports.
• Working with Panthera colleagues, communities and partner organisations to develop innovative and practical solutions to complex conservation challenges.
• Where necessary, attending and assisting with training events and workshops.
• Participating in regular internal project meetings.
• Representing Panthera in external meetings and fora where requested.
• Assisting with project administration including monthly financial reporting.
• Assisting Panthera staff with other programmatic needs where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree (a background in biological sciences or wildlife management will be an advantage to candidates but not a necessity)
• Zambian national
• Must be 23 years old or older

Skill and Attributes
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Nyanja and/or Lozi. Proficiency in additional local languages including Ila, Kaonde and Tonga will be advantageous
• Diplomacy and well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical and logical thinker with an enquiring mind
• Strong computer skills
• Strong work ethic
• An ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• An ability to take initiative and deliver a high standard of work.
• Willingness to adhere to institutional procedures and standards
• A clear sense of institutional propriety with respect to accountability and transparency
• Unimpeachable integrity
• Living conditions are rough and familiarity with bush living in remote wilderness areas is a must. The candidate must be willing to spend extended periods of time working in remote environments
• A clean driving license for manual vehicles with a minimum of one year’s experience is a necessity. Off-road driving experience is advantageous
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of wildlife conservation
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of organization
• Good time management; able to meet deadlines



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Please send CVs and Cover Letters in one PDF document to the Panthera Careers Page on or before 20 July 2023. CV must include languages spoken (and level of proficiency) and driver’s licence details.
CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be held using an online platform (Microsoft Teams).


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