Landscape Managers

Job description

WWF Zambia is recruiting Landscape Managers for three conservation landscapes:

– Landscape Manager – Kafue, Location: Monze/Mazabuka
– Landscape Manager – Upper Zambezi, Location: Mongu
– Landscape Manager – KAZA Landscape, Location: Sesheke

Major Function
The Landscape Manager provides strategic leadership, technical guidance, and coordination for WWF Zambia’s conservation programme within a designated landscape. The role ensures high-impact, community-responsive, and science-based conservation outcomes aligned with WWF Zambia’s Office Strategic Plan, Road Map 2030, and national conservation priorities.

Key Responsibilities
– Lead development, review, and implementation of Landscape Conservation Action Plans and annual workplans.
– Oversee planning and execution of conservation activities in line with donor requirements and WWF standards.
– Provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management.
– Promote integrated approaches involving livelihoods, climate resilience, biodiversity management, water stewardship, and sustainable financing.
– Build partnerships with government ministries, traditional authorities, community resource boards, private sector partners, and conservation NGOs.
– Facilitate transboundary collaboration and multi-stakeholder platforms where relevant.
– Develop bankable conservation proposals and support fundraising strategy.
– Lead budgeting, financial planning, expenditure tracking, and transparent management of resources.
– Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of field and programme staff.

Qualifications
– Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Environmental Economics, or a related field.
– Advanced management or leadership training is an added advantage.
– Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years at management level in conservation or natural resource management.
– Proven experience in programme development and management, budgeting, reporting, and donor compliance.
– Experience working with government, communities, private sector, and conservation partners in Zambia.

Skills and Competences
– Strong programme design, planning, and management skills.
– Leadership, team management, coaching, and mentoring skills.
– Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
– Strong technical writing and proposal development capabilities.
– Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
– Financial management and budget oversight skills.

How to Apply
Applications should include a cover letter, detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience, at least three referees, and copies of academic and professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Submit applications by email to:
wwfcareers@wwfzam.org

Applicants should indicate the position and preferred location in the email subject line.

Closing Date: 11th August 2026 at 18:00 hours.

Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Source: https://www.wwfzm.panda.org/our_story/our_vacancies___opportunities/?58535/Career-Opportunities—Lanscape-Manager-Kafue-Upper-Zambezi–KAZA-Lanscapes