Conservation Officers – Geomorphologist / Geologist / Ecologist

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

CONSERVATION OFFICERS

GEOMORPHOLOGIST / GEOLOGIST / ECOLOGIST

Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Number of positions: (4)

Location:

Northwest Region, Solwezi – Geomorphologist (1)Zambia job market

East Central Region, Lusaka – Ecologist (1)

Northern Region, Kasama – Ecologist (1)

South West Region, Livingstone – Ecologist (1)

JOB PURPOSE

To carryout heritage conservation and management programmes in order to ensure a future for the regions geomorphological/geological/ecological heritage. To coordinate and implement ecological conservation programmes aimed at protecting and sustainably managing Zambia’s natural heritage sites in accordance with the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement and monitor ecological conservation activities within heritage sites

Conduct ecological assessments and bio-diversity surveys

Monitor environmental threats and impacts on natural heritage sites

Prepare ecological and conservation management reports

Provide technical advice on environmental and ecological matters

Liaise with stakeholders, including local communities and partner institutions

Enforce compliance with the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act

Implements effectively natural policy, standards, guidelines and regulations in order to ensure sustainable utilisation, qualitative and professional conservation of heritage resources

Commissions and undertakes research in Natural Heritage in order to provide up to date information to staff and other users

Conducts timely identification, evaluation, registration and documentation of Natural Heritage in order to effectively plan and implement conservation programmes

Plans and prepares routine programmes related to heritage in order to facilitate implementation of the same

Undertakes effective routine and preventive measures in order to protect heritage from detrimental effects

Carries out quality conservation treatment activities in order to conserve heritage in perpetuity

Interprets and determines presentation needs in order to facilitate presentation and development of heritage

Carries out periodic monitoring of heritage in order to determine its status and enable prescription of remedial measures

Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five credits

Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Management or a related field

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in ecological or environmental conservation

Knowledge of bio-diversity conservation and ecosystem management

Knowledge of Zambian environmental and heritage legislation will be an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

Strong analytical and field research skills

Ability to prepare technical reports

Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams

Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork

GIS and Mapping skills

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.