Community Conservation Officer – Governance

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• Strengthening governance and institutional capacity of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) through training and continued mentorship. • Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of CBO workplans. • Building and maintaining positive relationships and collaboration with traditional leaders, district administration, relevant government departments, civil society, and other operating NGOs. • Supporting the roll-out of the Grievance Redress Mechanism and its ongoing functionality between community members and other stakeholders. • Coordinating and supporting participatory land-use planning processes, including development and implementation of land-use plans. • Coordinating awareness events working with CBOs, government and private sector partners to promote coexistence and local stewardship of wildlife and other natural resources. • Supporting development of livelihood initiatives, including micro-credit schemes (COCOBA), conservation agriculture, and fisheries-related enterprises. • Overseeing the coordination of HWC management activities within the operational area. • Any additional duties as required • Degree in Sociology, Agriculture, Agroforestry, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, or any related program. • Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a relevant field; experience working in a rural setup will be an added advantage. • Good written and spoken communication skills. • Strong facilitation and presentation skills. • Must be able to communicate in English and Bemba or Tabwa. • A sound understanding of community engagement and conservation principles.