Community Conservation Officer – Fisheries

Job description

About the Project
The Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is a global conservation organization dedicated to protecting biodiversity and wilderness areas through sustainable resource management, partnerships, and promoting environmental and social equity. In Zambia, we have been working in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) for nearly 40 years in North Luangwa National Park and, since 2017, in Nsumbu National Park through the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP).
The Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP) is a collaborative initiative focused on protecting biodiversity and supporting community livelihoods around Lake Tanganyika, particularly in and around Nsumbu National Park in Zambia’s Northern Province
About the Position
This position offers an exciting opportunity to support community-led fisheries co-management within the Nsumbu Tanganyika Fisheries Management Area (FMA) and surrounding inland water systems. The role is ideal for someone passionate about conservation, community engagement, and field-based work in remote settings.
Your Tasks
Assisting in strengthening community fisheries governance through supporting Community Fishery Management Committees (CFMCs).
Facilitating community meetings, trainings, compliance checks, and awareness campaigns.
Supporting coordination with the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and DNPW.
Assisting with data collection, entry, and reporting (including SMART).
Supporting co-management activities in the Chisanse Seasonal Fishing Camp.
Promoting the participation of women and marginalized groups in fisheries co-management.
Providing logistical, administrative and field support to the Community Fisheries Conservation Officer
Any additional duties as required
Your Profile
Degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
At least 2 years’ experience working with communities, NGOs, or local governance structures.
Excellent communication skills in English and Bemba/Tabwa
Ability to ride a motorcycle (or willingness to learn).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Willingness to work in remote field conditions for extended periods.
We Offer
Engaging and meaningful work with room for your own ideas and creativity.
Opportunity to get to know impressive wilderness areas and to contribute towards their protection.
Form part of a dynamic and motivated team as well as the larger FZS team, working to secure outstanding wild places
A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Your Application
If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge, please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for applying by clicking Apply for this Job.
Include three (3) traceable references with a short description of your working relationship and their contact details. Appointment is subject to the submission of ZAQA-certified qualifications.
Application Deadline: 27th March 2026.

Note: Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact short-listed candidates. 

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About us
Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.