WWF Zambia
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – EXTERNAL ADVERT
1.0. INTRODUCTION – WWF ZAMBIA
WWF is an independent conservation organisation, 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
organisation works across key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems, 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 catalyses impactful solutions that ensure
communities benefit from healthy ecosystems while safeguarding vital habitats for
future generations.
WWF is hiring for the roles listed below:
2.0. CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (FIELD PROJECT OFFICER)
Location : Kafue
Reports to : Landscape Manager – Kafue
Supervises : None
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
2.2.1. Community Mobilization, Inclusion & Stakeholder Partnership
Focus: Strong, inclusive, and locally owned programme implementation.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
2.2.2. Field Implementation of Freshwater, Climate & Livelihood Interventions
Focus: Effective delivery of approved activities across catchments and communities.
Responsibilities:
• Support implementation of water stewardship, freshwater conservation,
catchment protection, and climate adaptation activities in line with approved
workplans.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture, conservation-friendly livelihoods, and
nature-based solutions to enhance community resilience.
• Support integrated field delivery across multiple communities, catchments, and
project sites within the Kafue Landscape.
2.2.3. Monitoring, Learning & Adaptive Field Managment
Focus: Evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
• Collect, verify, and manage field data.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting against project
indicators.
• Identify risks, constraints, and emerging issues at field level and contribute to
adaptive management and solution-oriented decision-making.
2.2.4. Safeguards, Compliance & Field-Level Resource Management
Focus: Accountability, risk management, and responsible use of resources.
Responsibilities:
• 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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.
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 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.
• Strong alignment with WWF’s conservation mission and values.
• 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.
2.4. 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.
EMBODIMENT OF WWF GLOBAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Interested persons should have an interest and align themselves with the WWF’s
organisation 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 13 July 2026 at 18:00hrs.
Applications received after the closure date and time will not be considered, and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.