Jobs

Closing date: 07-November

mployer: Greater Mana Pools Conservation Trust (in partnership between Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation) Duration: 5-year Contract Reporting to: Director: Greater Mana Pools Conservation Trust Location: Nyamepi, Zimbabwe BACKGROUND The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation have signed a 20-year co-management agreement for the sustainable development and management of the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem. This Ecosystem includes the Mana Pools National Park (MPNP) and the Hurungwe, Sapi, and Chewore Safari Areas, which collectively cover a total area of 9 636km2. Under this co-management agreement, a special non-profit and tax-efficient legal entity incorporated in Zimbabwe, the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem Conservation Trust, was created to collaboratively manage this Ecosystem. The Trust is led by a Director and overseen by a Board of Trustees, consisting of an equal number of representatives from ZimParks and Peace Parks Foundation. ZimParks is an agency of the Government of Zimbabwe responsible for the management of protected areas within the parks estates mandated by the Parks and Wildlife Act (Chapter 20.14). Peace Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that specializes in conservation at scale through the development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the long-term management of key protected areas in partnership with government conservation agencies and communities within these landscapes.

Closing date: 07-November

Employer: Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem Conservation Trust (in partnership between Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation) Duration: 5-year Contract Reporting to: Director: Greater Mana Pools Conservation Trust Location: Nyamepi, Zimbabwe BACKGROUND The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation have signed a 20-year co-management agreement for the sustainable development and management of the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem. This Ecosystem includes the Mana Pools National Park (MPNP) and the Hurungwe, Sapi, and Chewore Safari Areas, which collectively cover a total area of 9 636km2. Under this co-management agreement, a special non-profit and tax-efficient legal entity incorporated in Zimbabwe, the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem Conservation Trust, was created to collaboratively manage this Ecosystem. The Trust is led by a director and overseen by a Board of Trustees, consisting of an equal number of representatives from ZimParks and Peace Parks Foundation. ZimParks is an agency of the Government of Zimbabwe responsible for the management of protected areas within the parks estates mandated by the Parks and Wildlife Act (Chapter 20.14). Peace Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that specializes in conservation at scale through the development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the long-term management of key protected areas in partnership with government conservation agencies and communities within these landscapes.

Closing date: 07-November

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation have signed a 20-year co-management agreement for the sustainable development and management of the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem. This Ecosystem includes the Mana Pools National Park (MPNP) and the Hurungwe, Sapi, and Chewore Safari Areas, which collectively cover a total area of 9 636km2. Under this co-management agreement, a special non-profit and tax-efficient legal entity incorporated in Zimbabwe, the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem Conservation Trust, was created to collaboratively manage this Ecosystem. The Trust is led by a director and overseen by a Board of Trustees, consisting of an equal number of representatives from ZimParks and Peace Parks Foundation. ZimParks is an agency of the Government of Zimbabwe responsible for the management of protected areas within the parks estates mandated by the Parks and Wildlife Act (Chapter 20.14). Peace Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that specializes in conservation at scale through the development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the long-term management of key protected areas in partnership with government conservation agencies and communities within these landscapes.

Closing date: 12-November

BIOFUND, in partnership with ANAC, IP, is carrying out the 2025 National Elephant Census, with the objective of estimating the size and distribution of the elephant population across Mozambique. As part of this effort, BIOFUND intends to allocate part of the resources from the Biodiversity Conservation Program to hire an external and independent consultant to conduct a technical review of the implementation and data analysis processes related to the 2025 National Elephant Census.

Closing date: 10-November

As WWF enters its seventh decade in Africa, we’re seeking a visionary Regional Director for East and Southern Africa (ESA) to lead strategic planning, conservation impact, and institutional development across one of the continent’s most dynamic regions. The successful candidate will: ✅ Provide strategic and people leadership to WWF Country Offices across East and Southern Africa ✅ Strengthen WWF’s profile, partnerships, and influence across governments, regional bodies, and civil society ✅ Drive operational excellence and deliver measurable conservation results ✅ Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across the region

Closing date: 15-November

The Expedition Researcher will conduct active river-based expeditions as part of—and potentially leading—research and expedition teams. This role supports TWP's research objectives across the major river basins of Sub-Saharan Africa: the Nile, Okavango, Congo, and Zambezi. The position requires regular travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, and South Sudan for fieldwork, expeditions, meetings, and conferences. The role involves spending approximately half the year away from home.

Closing date: 15-November

The Expedition Leader will conduct active river-based expeditions, leading research and expedition teams to fulfill TWP's science and research objectives across the major river basins of Sub-Saharan Africa—the Nile, Okavango, Congo, and Zambezi. This role requires regular travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC, and South Sudan for fieldwork, expeditions, meetings, and conferences. The position involves spending approximately half the year away from home.