Landscape Managers

CAREER 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 roles listed below:

2.0. LANDSCAPE MANAGERS (03)
i. Landscape Manager – Kafue Location – Monze/Mazabuka
ii. Landscape Manager – Upper Zambezi Location – Mongu
iii. Landscape Manager – KAZA Landscape Location – Sesheke

2.1. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
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 the national conservation priorities. Responsibilities include programme
design, implementation, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, reporting, and
oversight of field teams and transboundary programmes within the landscape.

2.2.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.2.1. Programme Development and Implementation
• Lead development, review, and implementation of a Landscape Conservation
Action Plan (LCAP) and Annual Workplans aligned with WWF Zambia’s Office
Strategic Plan.
• Oversee planning and execution of conservation activities, ensuring compliance
with donor requirements and WWF standards.
• Provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive
management using WWF performance systems (e.g., dashboards).
• Promote integrated, multi-sectoral approaches involving livelihoods, climate
resilience, biodiversity management, water stewardship, and sustainable
financing.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality technical, financial, and donor reports.
• Serve as focal point for at least one WWF Global Practice (e.g., Food, Climate &
Energy, Green Economy, Governance, or Biodiversity).
2.2.2. Partnerships, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government ministries (Forestry, Fisheries,
Tourism, Water, Local Government), traditional authorities, community resource
boards, private sector partners, and conservation NGOs.
• Facilitate cross-programme collaboration within WWF Zambia and the WWF
Network.
• Support knowledge generation (research, innovation, publications) and represent
WWF Zambia in relevant national and regional conservation platforms.
• Support domestication and implementation of national and regional conservation
policies at landscape level.
• Facilitate transboundary collaboration (e.g., shared ecosystems with Zimbabwe,
Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique, DRC) when relevant.
• Demonstrated experience in Integrated landscape approaches, linking biodiversity
conservation, livelihoods, climate resilience, and governance.
• Manage multi-stakeholder platforms, including government, traditional leadership,
communities, and private sector actors.
2.2.3. Partnerships, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government ministries (Forestry, Fisheries,
Tourism, Water, Local Government), traditional authorities, community resource
boards, private sector partners, and conservation NGOs.
• Facilitate cross-programme collaboration within WWF Zambia and the WWF
Network.
• Support knowledge generation (research, innovation, publications) and represent
WWF Zambia in relevant national and regional conservation platforms.
• Support domestication and implementation of national and regional conservation
policies at landscape level.
• Facilitate transboundary collaboration (e.g., shared ecosystems with Zimbabwe,
Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique, DRC) when relevant.
• Demonstrated experience in Integrated landscape approaches, linking biodiversity
conservation, livelihoods, climate resilience, and governance.
• Manage multi-stakeholder platforms, including government, traditional leadership,
communities, and private sector actors
2.2.4. Resource Mobilisation and Budget Management
• Develop bankable conservation proposals as part of WWF Zambia’s fundraising
strategy.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure tracking for all landscape
interventions in collaboration with the Finance Unit.
• Ensure efficient and transparent management of WWF Zambia’s assets and
resources within the landscape.
2.2.5. Leadership and People Management
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of all field and programme staff in
the landscape.
• Coordinate annual work plans and individual performance targets; conduct periodic
performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and work with People & Culture to develop capacity-building
opportunities.
• Uphold organisational values, accountability, compliance, and ethical standards
across all field operations.
• Lead conflict resolution and maintain positive team culture within the landscape
teams.

2.3. QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science,
Ecology, Forestry, Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Climate
Change, Sustainable Development, or Environmental Economics or related fields
• 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, including
budgeting, technical and financial reporting, and donor compliance.
• Experience working with government, communities, private sector, and
conservation partners in Zambia.

2.4. SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
● Demonstrate agility and adaptive management.
● 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.
● Ability to conceptualise, plan, and implement strategic conservation initiatives in
complex socio-ecological landscapes.
● People management skills.

2.5. WORKING RELATIONS
Internal
• Head of Conservation Programmes
• Country Director
• Conservation Programme Managers
• M\&E Unit
• Finance & Operations Teams
• People & Culture
• Other WWF Zambia staff
External
• Government agencies (Forestry Department, Fisheries, DNPW, Water Resources
Management Authority, Local Authorities)
• WWF Network Offices
• Local and international NGOs
• Community groups (CRBs, cooperatives, traditional leadership)
• Academic and research institutions
• Private sector partners
• Regional bodies such as KAZA, ZAMCOM, SADC, COMESA etc., as appropriate.

3.0. EMBODIMENT OF WWF GLOBAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Interested persons should have interest and align themselves with the WWF’s
organization core values which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

4.0. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications
and experience, and at least three (03) referees (including a current or previous
employer), together with copies of academic and professional qualifications certified
by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), should be submitted via email
to wwfcareers@wwfzam.org.
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Applicants for the Landscape Manager positions should also include the
location they are applying for in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 11th August 2026 at 18:00 hours.
Applications received after the closure date and time will not be considered and
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted