Full time and consultancies
Background
The Wildlife Conservation Society Ruaha-Katavi Landscape Program is seeking to hire an Assistant Wildlife Corridor Coordinator to play a leading role in the next phase of development for two national priority wildlife corridor areas.
The Wildlife Conservation Society has been engaged in priority setting for wildlife corridors in Tanzania for more than two decades. In recent years, the WCS Ruaha-Katavi Landscape Program has helped lead activities to bring under improved management two of the most important wildlife corridor areas identified through national planning. This work focuses on solutions that engage local communities, maintaining land ownership in community hands, while securing community rights to manage and benefit from the improved management of connectivity habitat.
With land formally designated for the above, the Assistant Wildlife Corridor Coordinator will help strengthen and develop new community structures and wider partnerships that will further build the resilience and wider support for this approach. The role will involve building the capacity and mentoring various community platforms, encouraging other land management partners to embrace their role in managing wildlife connectivity as well as strengthening engagement with those that threaten the future of the wildlife corridors.
The position will be based in Mbeya but with a substantial field component.
Responsibilities
Wildlife Corridor Management
Wildlife Corridor Monitoring
Wildlife Corridor Outreach
Other Duties
Required Qualifications
Work Duration
The position will be hired initially on a Specific Task Contract to the end of June, with renewal being possible.
Project Location / Workstation
The Employee will be based in Mbeya. No reallocation allowance will be provided.
The position will involve frequent travel within Chunya, Itigi and Sikonge Districts in villages, especially in villages engaged in managing wildlife corridors.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send 1) Cover letter, 2) CV and 3) name, phone, and email for 3 referees. Applications should be sent via email to WCS Tanzania, Country Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org by February 25th, 2023.