About the Organisation
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
About the Job
The Community Manager will coordinate all community-level activities in the relevant National Park and the surrounding landscape. Working closely with the Landscape Coordinator, Land-use Manager, and Park Managers, Community Manager and Tango Manager will help develop and implement strategies to build a strong constituency for conservation using AP’s 3E+ Strategy. This role also involves contributing to the Land Use Management Plan (LUMP) and supporting the Tango program, ensuring benefits for both local communities and wildlife.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Management
Supervise and manage the Community Department, including its teams (community/ Eco staff), budgets, and operations (vehicles, infrastructure, logistics in collaboration with the FOM, LEM, Tang Manager and relevant departments).
Maintaining perspective of the landscape vision, incorporating this strategy into community activity design and implementation for the landscape
Community Engagement & Development
In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, understand, develop, and implement AP’s 3E+ SOPs and a community engagement strategy in the relevant National Park and its surrounding areas.
Identify opportunities and partnerships to enhance the 3E+ strategy, including quick-win community development projects such as WASH, schools, and healthcare initiatives.
Lead sensitization and consultation with communities and local/state authorities on park-related interventions and conservation goals.
Supervise the socio-economic baseline surveys and community mapping activities in collaboration with the Tango Manager.
Partnerships & Fundraising
Work closely with local government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align conservation efforts with community needs.
Under the guidance of the FRM and Country Representative, identify and engage potential partners, NGOs, and donors to fund and support community activities within the relevant National Park.
Contribute to securing external resources to support sustainable development initiatives that directly benefit local communities.
Data Collection & Land Use Planning
Oversee data collection efforts related to community engagement, ensuring alignment with conservation objectives.
Collaborate with the GIS team and the Landscape Coordinator to develop maps that analyze current land use in the park and surrounding areas.
Assist with the technical preparation of the Land Use Management Plan (LUMP) by contributing spatial data and analysis.
Participate in the creation of a land-use vision, integrating community perspectives and conservation needs.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing community-focused conservation or development projects, ideally in remote or post-conflict areas
Proven experience with community conservancies, land use planning, and sustainable development initiatives.
Demonstrated experience working within hierarchical systems of tribal or ethnic groups, and the ability to establish communication across all levels.
Ability to work under extreme conditions in remote field settings for extended periods with limited external support.
Community conservancy experience would be beneficial
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with geo-spatial software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, EarthRanger, and data collection software.
Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to use spatial data to inform conservation strategies.
Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills in English; knowledge of other local languages within the specific location is beneficial
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 29th November 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
About the Job
The Community Manager will coordinate all community-level activities in the relevant National Park and the surrounding landscape. Working closely with the Landscape Coordinator, Land-use Manager, and Park Managers, Community Manager and Tango Manager will help develop and implement strategies to build a strong constituency for conservation using AP’s 3E+ Strategy. This role also involves contributing to the Land Use Management Plan (LUMP) and supporting the Tango program, ensuring benefits for both local communities and wildlife.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Management
Supervise and manage the Community Department, including its teams (community/ Eco staff), budgets, and operations (vehicles, infrastructure, logistics in collaboration with the FOM, LEM, Tang Manager and relevant departments).
Maintaining perspective of the landscape vision, incorporating this strategy into community activity design and implementation for the landscape
Community Engagement & Development
In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, understand, develop, and implement AP’s 3E+ SOPs and a community engagement strategy in the relevant National Park and its surrounding areas.
Identify opportunities and partnerships to enhance the 3E+ strategy, including quick-win community development projects such as WASH, schools, and healthcare initiatives.
Lead sensitization and consultation with communities and local/state authorities on park-related interventions and conservation goals.
Supervise the socio-economic baseline surveys and community mapping activities in collaboration with the Tango Manager.
Partnerships & Fundraising
Work closely with local government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align conservation efforts with community needs.
Under the guidance of the FRM and Country Representative, identify and engage potential partners, NGOs, and donors to fund and support community activities within the relevant National Park.
Contribute to securing external resources to support sustainable development initiatives that directly benefit local communities.
Data Collection & Land Use Planning
Oversee data collection efforts related to community engagement, ensuring alignment with conservation objectives.
Collaborate with the GIS team and the Landscape Coordinator to develop maps that analyze current land use in the park and surrounding areas.
Assist with the technical preparation of the Land Use Management Plan (LUMP) by contributing spatial data and analysis.
Participate in the creation of a land-use vision, integrating community perspectives and conservation needs.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing community-focused conservation or development projects, ideally in remote or post-conflict areas
Proven experience with community conservancies, land use planning, and sustainable development initiatives.
Demonstrated experience working within hierarchical systems of tribal or ethnic groups, and the ability to establish communication across all levels.
Ability to work under extreme conditions in remote field settings for extended periods with limited external support.
Community conservancy experience would be beneficial
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with geo-spatial software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, EarthRanger, and data collection software.
Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to use spatial data to inform conservation strategies.
Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills in English; knowledge of other local languages within the specific location is beneficial
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 29th November 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
