Community Conservation Educator

3 Jun 2026 Community Conservation Educator – Chikwa at Frankfurt Zoological Society

• Engage with schools and communities in Chikwa Chiefdom to form conservation education clubs and mini change groups (adults) • Conduct lesson planning and implementation on environmental and associated socio-economic topics embedded in the conservation education syllabus / curriculum Nature Night Programme • Support the implementation of Nature Night activities in the GMA and or / park visits for learners and mini change groups Environmental and social campaigns • Prepare and plan for environmental and social campaigns with club members, with a key focus on conservation related topics • Work hand in hand with CCOs, CLAs and Partners to raise holistic awareness and understanding around natural resource management inclusive of nutrition, climate change, Gender Based Violence (GBV), early marriages, and teenage pregnancy in support of health ecosystems, healthy well-being, and resilient communities Curriculum review and development • Support the review and development of the curriculum to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future generation • Prepare and administer assignments, tests, and homework to conservation education club members to test their comprehension of the topics Education Cluster Meeting Support • Plan for cluster meetings for club patrons/matrons to overcome challenges faced in schools • Collectively develop the agenda with club patrons/matrons, take minutes/notes during cluster meetings • Engagement and mentorship training of educators in conservation education General Administration and Other Tasks • Support management in the planning and distribution of termly timetables, letters and other schedules for Conservation Education in schools and the broader community • Ensure timely ordering and purchase of supplies / and teaching and learning resources/materials and keeping of detailed inventories for the equipment of Conservation Education Your Profile: Experience, Qualifications & Attributes • At least 2 years of practical field experience in rural areas working with NGOs, private sector, government, and parastatal organizations preferably in Game Management Areas (GMA) • Diploma in Conservation / Environmental Education, Social Science / Teaching, Wildlife Management / Natural Resources Management, Ecology, Community Development or Rural Development (bachelor’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage). • Full Grade 12 School Certificate with good grades in Maths and English