Job Description
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent with commensurate experience managing complex institutions, with expertise in the conservation, natural resource management and/or development sectors.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in protected areas or natural resources management, sustainable conservation, and/or other environmental assistance or related work in developing countries.
- Proven knowledge and experience with government agencies or government relations, and knowledge of international conservation policy issues (including environmental treaties).
- Proven ability to build capacity and direct initiatives in community-driven natural resource management, field research, conservation biology, conservation advocacy, and project management.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain an extensive network of high-level contacts with government officials, multi-lateral and bilateral technical and financial partners; demonstrate tact and negotiation skills to achieve common objectives.
- Experience in managing a growing portfolio and balancing growth with capacity.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Interest in conservation and committed to the mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society
Additional requirements:
- Experience working in other countries in the region strongly preferred. Salary level commensurate with experience.
- Experience managing multilateral and bilateral funded projects (such as European Union, AFD, KFW and USAID) is desirable.
- Professional proficiency in the language(s) of the country.
- Expected travel: Up to 30-35% of time, as and when required to WCS field sites, regional office (when outside country program) and internationally, when required.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience should apply through the application tab below by June 22nd, 2026.
Please send a detailed application/cover letter and a detailed CV. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organisation complies with all employment and labour laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organisation does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS-sponsored recreational activities and facilities.
The organisation complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.
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Opportunity Type
Full-Time
Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
