Our client, a conservation seeks a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Liaison Officer to represent them at the local level in the Lunga Luswishi Game Management Area (GMA) located in the Kasempa-Lunga-Luswishi and also in their country office located in Lusaka for a period of 6 months, on a Consultancy basis.
The role is pivotal in addressing pressing conservation challenges, including encroachment, illegal hunting, fishing and mining. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison with senior officials from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), government representatives and community stakeholders to advance our client’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the brand / make appearances on behalf of senior management in addressing conservation and community issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior DNPW and government officials.
- Engage with community stakeholders, including traditional leaders, Community Resource Boards (CRB’s), and local residents.
- Conduct extensive fieldwork to monitor and mitigate illegal activities within the GMA.
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on field conditions and stakeholder engagements.
- Collect and analyze data relevant to our Client’s conservation priorities.
- Facilitate effective communication between our Client’s management, government and community partners.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Social Science, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Sociology or similar role a relevant field.
- Additional training in community facilitation is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role.
- Demonstrated experience working in rural areas with conservation NGOs and government institutions within Zambia.
- Confident public speaker, skilled in conducting community meetings and liaising with government officials.
- Proven experience working with DNPW and rural communities.
- Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with remote communities.
- Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, with the ability to command respect across diverse groups.
- Versatility to balance office-based tasks with extensive fieldwork, including camping in remote areas.
- Extensive fieldwork experience, including camping and working in areas with limited connectivity.
- Knowledge of sustainable development and natural resource management.
- Competence in conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, GPS, smartphones).
- Valid Zambian driver’s license (motorbike license advantageous).
- Language proficiency is Kaonde is preferred
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications on our job portal before 10th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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