Wildlife Conservation Society

Kabobo-Luama Landscape Director; Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Wildlife Conservation Society  •  Democratic Republic of the Congo (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
Apply
Save Job
Mark Applied Mark Interviewed Mark Offered
Hide Job Report Job
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Qualification Requirements:
    • A master's degree (or higher education level) in community conservation, natural resource management, or other relevant field experience in African conservation.
    • Experience working on conservation projects and with living and working in isolated areas, under difficult field conditions.
    • Experience working in the Central Africa region would be an advantage.
    • Strong program and project management skills based on at least 5 years’ experience in a relevant role
    • Experience working in interdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams and managing several major activities simultaneously, proven ability to achieve project targets and objectives
    • Experience managing international donor-funded projects, with multiple project partners and diverse project elements preferred.
    • Experience in gender mainstreaming and demonstrated ability to encourage active participation of diverse stakeholders including local communities, traditional leaders, research partners, and fieldbased staff.
    • Experience implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated high-level competency in writing and editing of professional technical reports and other written products.
    • Fluency in French and English language required, and Swahili an advantage
How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience should apply through the application tab below July 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
#LI-SM1

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Wildlife Conservation Society

About Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, New York
Year Founded
1895
Website
wcs.org
Social Media