Community Conservation Senior Manager
Quick answer
Panthera is hiring a senior manager for community conservation in Zambia, focusing on human-wildlife coexistence, sustainable livelihoods, and community governance. The role is based in Zambia and requires a master's degree and 10+ years of experience in conservation and natural resource management.
- Role
- Community Conservation Senior Manager
- Organization
- Panthera Corporation
- Location
- Zambia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Community Conservation Senior Manager will lead all aspects of Panthera's community conservation portfolio in Zambia, focusing on human-wildlife coexistence, sustainable livelihoods, and community governance.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all community conservation activities
- Lead the design and ongoing refinement of innovative community conservation models
- Champion Panthera's Wildlife Values programme
- Drive the strategic vision and implementation of the establishment and legal gazettement of the Njoko-Loanja Community Conservancy
- Lead engagement of communities and traditional authorities in participatory processes
- Oversee the implementation and expansion of the Wildlife Values programme
What it takes
- Advanced degree in conservation, wildlife management, natural resource management, rural development, social sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in community-based conservation or natural resource management in sub-Saharan Africa
- Proven track record in grant writing and fundraising
- Strong understanding of CBNRM principles, community governance, and conservation policy in the African context
- Experience in human-wildlife conflict management and mitigation
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing field-based teams
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Zambia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in conservation, wildlife management, natural resource management, rural development, social sciences, or a related field, and at least 10 years of experience in community-based conservation or natural resource management in sub-Saharan Africa.
How do I apply?
Applications close on 16 October, 2026. Please apply by visiting Panthera’s Career Page.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Panthera Corporation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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