Program Officer, Community Development, Manyara Conservancy

AWF is seeking a talented professional to work with different stakeholders, to assist selected local communities undertake different conservation activities that would include sustainable livelihood options, profitable wildlife business ventures that ensure positive conservation impact of its Conservancy in  Manyara, Tanzania. The successful candidate will mobilize communities neighboring the conservancy, to link them to the private sector wildlife authorities in promoting conservation and livelihood enhancement.

Key responsibilities:

This position will mobilize communities neighboring the conservancy, to link them to the private sector wildlife authorities in promoting conservation and livelihood enhancement. Operationally the successfully candidate will develop and implement participatory tools for mobilizing and organizing communities to effectively implement and sustain wildlife conservation activities and business ventures. Conduct awareness training and educational activities which assist communities to explore options for natural resource management in their area. Facilitate the process of identifying viable alternative livelihood, including sustainable agriculture for the communities around the Conservancy and develop plans for their implementation. Develop an enabling environment for community based natural resource management. Prepare the communities, including building their capacity to tap into the conservation-based enterprise development opportunities. Contribute to policy level interventions that border on conservation enterprise development and community-private sector partnerships. Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and impact of alternative livelihood options and feedback into conservation strategic planning.

The successful candidate will:      

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development/ Social Sciences or related field.
• Have a minimum of 4 years working experience in Community Conservation.
• Be familiar with dynamics and key issues relating to community based wildlife utilization in Tanzania
• Have solid understanding of factors constraining community based wildlife and other conservation related enterprises; creativity on how to respond to these challenges.
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of collaborators.
• Have proven ability to write reports.
• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili and have knowledge of local languages in Tanzania ( Maa) is an added advantage
• Be computer literate
• Be culturally sensitive.
• Willing to work long hours when required
• Have an interest in Conservation

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