WWF Zambia
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1.0. INTRODUCTION – WWF ZAMBIA
WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 38 million followers and a
global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries. WWF Zambia was
established in 1962. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural
environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by
conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural
resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful
consumption.
At its core, WWF Zambia envisions a future where both people and nature thrive. The
organization works across key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green
Economy and Climate Action. WWF Zambia operates in three key landscapes: the
Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Kafue System, and the Upper
Zambezi. These landscapes are critical for sustaining biodiversity, supporting
livelihoods, and enhancing climate resilience. Driven by science, advocacy, and multisector partnerships, WWF Zambia catalyzes impactful solutions that ensure
communities benefit from healthy ecosystems while safeguarding vital habitats for future
generations.
WWF is hiring for the position listed below:
2.0. CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Location : Kafue
2.1. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
To support WWF Zambia’s private sector engagement and sustainable finance agenda
by developing, coordinating, and managing corporate partnerships that advance water
stewardship, responsible business practices, Nature-Based Solutions, and climate
resilience.
2.2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Mobilization, Inclusion & Stakeholder Partnership- Strong, inclusive
and locally owned programme implementation.
- Mobilize, organize, and engage communities to ensure inclusive participation,
gender equity, youth involvement, and long-term ownership of project
interventions.
- Strengthen collaboration with traditional leaders, local authorities, NGOs, CSOs,
and community-based organizations operating in the Kafue Landscape.
- Support engagement with corporate partners and donors, including facilitation of
field visits, learning exchanges, and joint action planning.
- Ensure community engagement approaches align with WWF safeguarding
policies and community engagement protocols.
Field Implementation of Freshwater, Climate & Livelihood Interventions – Effective
delivery of approved activities across catchments and communities.
- Support implementation of water stewardship, freshwater conservation,
catchment protection, and climate adaptation activities in line with approved work
plans.
- Promote climate-smart agriculture, conservation-friendly livelihoods, and naturebased solutions to enhance community resilience.
- Support integrated field delivery across multiple communities, catchments, and
project sites within the Kafue Landscape.
Monitoring, Learning & Adaptive Field Management – Evidence-based decision
making and continuous improvement.
- Collect, verify, and manage field data.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting against project indicators.
- Identify risks, constraints, and emerging issues at the field level and contribute to
adaptive management and solution-oriented decision-making.
Safeguards, Compliance & Field-Level Resource Management, Accountability,
risk management, and responsible use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with WWF safeguarding policies, environmental and social
standards, and donor requirements.
- Support planning, utilization, and tracking of field-level activity budgets in line with
approved plans and donor requirements.
- Promote safe, ethical, and compliant implementation across all field activities.
2.3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor ’s-level degree in the field of Social Sciences/Wetlands Management/ Social
Anthropology/Natural Resources Management/Biology. Additional training in project
management would be an advantage.
2.4. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Experience & Competencies:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in community-based conservation or
development work.
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement and multi-stakeholder
coordination.
- Experience working in remote or rural field settings is an advantage.
- Good analytical skills, including the ability to process large amounts of data in
Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience engaging traditional leaders and community institutions.
- Basic data collection and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently in remote field settings and collaboratively within
multidisciplinary teams.
- Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential
information.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of WWF
Zambia.
- Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and
Collaboration.
2.5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Works closely with the Biodiversity Team, Green Finance Unit, Communications Team,
Finance & Administration, and WWF Network Offices.
External
Engages with corporate partners, government ministries, private sector associations,
NGOs, academic institutions, communities, and donor organizations.
3.0. EMBODIMENT OF WWF GLOBAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Interested persons should have an interest and align themselves with the WWF’s
organization core values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
APPLICATIONS
Applications, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications
and experience with at least three (03) referees, including a current/ previous employer,
copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications certified by the Zambia
Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), should be submitted via email to
wwfcareers@wwfzam.org, indicating the position you are applying for as the subject
line. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24th June 2026 at 18:00hrs.
Applications received after the closure date and time will not be considered, and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.