Community Engagement Coordinator

10 Jul 2026 Community Engagement Coordinator at IFAW

• Coordinate the implementation and periodic review of IFAW’s community engagement approach in Eastern Province, ensuring alignment with Room to Roam and national conservation priorities, in close consultation with the Field Operations Manager. • Act as IFAW’s day-to-day focal point on community engagement in Eastern Province, providing input to Zambian and program teams from direct field experience. • Coordinate day-to-day engagement with communities, traditional leaders, CRBs, and DNPW to design and deliver effective coexistence activities. • Build and maintain relationships with district-level leaders and councils, securing support for conservation initiatives and aligning IFAW’s community programs with district development priorities. • Coordinate IFAW’s contribution to land use planning processes at community and district level, helping to secure and maintain wildlife corridors, mitigate habitat fragmentation, and reflect conservation priorities in broader development plans. • Coordinate the and Primary Response Teams (PRTs including tracking of patrols, reactive deployments, awareness meetings, and inventory management. • Identify community needs, risks, and priorities to inform the design and implementation of sustainable, wildlife-compatible livelihoods. • Deliver and oversee community awareness and environmental education programs, including school-based activities and local radio campaigns. • Coordinate the implementation of active coexistence measures (e.g., poliwire fencing, climate-smart agriculture) and monitor their effectiveness. • Use EarthRanger and participatory tools to document human-wildlife conflict incidents and monitor trends. • Contribute to the development of project funding proposals and support the integration of social safeguards into program activities. • Community Engagement Assistants- Provide technical input and coordinate logistical support for field trainings, planning meetings, and stakeholder consultations. • Coordinate participatory assessments, data collection, and analysis using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. • Ensure community engagement initiatives comply with IFAW’s social safeguard standards, including informed consent, risk assessments, and inclusive participation. • Work with M&E and program staff to apply context-specific indicators and track project impacts.