Job Description

Panthera Corporation

Panthera is the only organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled species. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats. Panthera Corporation consists of Panthera Corporation- USA and several foreign legal entities and foreign branch offices. For more on Panthera, visit www.panthera.org

Panthera registered in Tanzania as an international NGO in 2025. The organisation’s activities focus on the western Tanzania conservation landscape, where we provide financial, logistical, and technical resource protection and area management support to the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), and support wildlife monitoring activities

Position

Resource Protection Support

Entity

Panthera Corporation – Tanzania

Location

Tabora, Western Tanzania

Start Date

01 June 2026

The Resource Protection Support will lead Panthera’s resource protection support in western Tanzania. The role will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Panthera’s technical, financial, and logistical resource protection and area management support to TAWA in western Tanzania.

The role will liaise closely with other relevant programme staff in Western Tanzania, as well as with Panthera’s Global and Regional teams, especially its Counter Wildlife Crime (CWC) programme. The role entails close collaboration with TAWA and other partners to facilitate the daily implementation of Panthera’s support operations to TAWA.

This position will be based at the Panthera office in Tabora, Tanzania. Frequent travel across western Tanzania is required, with occasional regional travel expected.

The ideal candidate must be legally authorized to work in Tanzania.

Responsibilities & Duties

Resource Protection Support

• Work closely with TAWA to oversee the delivery of resource protection support across Panthera’s operational sites in western Tanzania. This includes closely liaising with TAWA to identify and prioritise protection needs, acting as the first point of liaison with regards to resource protection support, and collaborating with the Panthera regional team to develop recommendations and support on-the-ground implementation.
• Coordinate Panthera’s logistical and financial protection support activities on the ground, including by managing the timely procurement and delivery of fuel, equipment, and other agreed-upon resources and services to partners.
• Work closely with TAWA and Panthera’s Regional and Global CWC teams to develop, update, and oversee the implementation of necessary resource protection strategic plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for protection support actions at Panthera-supported sites.
• Work closely with TAWA to ensure well-coordinated management of Panthera-supported Village Game Scouts (VGSs).
• Work closely with Panthera’s Regional and Global Counter Wildlife Crime (CWC) team to identify ranger and VGS training needs, and support or lead (as required) the delivery of training and mentorships programmes.
• Liaise closely with TAWA and the Panthera staff to maximise the use of data from SMART and other sources in informing protection decision-making.
• Liaise closely with Panthera Western Tanzania project staff and Panthera’s Regional CWC team to assist in the updating of relevant site documents (e.g. Threat Assessment, Risk & Capability Assessments, etc.), and in evaluating and informing the impact of resource protection efforts.
• Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration (including through the sharing of information, protocols, and approaches) among relevant partners in the landscape.
• Prepare operational, resourcing, and logistics reports as required.

Other

• Represent Panthera in meetings with partners and other stakeholders as requested and needed, and build, maintain, and strengthen Panthera’s relationship with TAWA and all Panthera’s partners and partnerships in wildlife conservation.
• Keep accurate track of expenditures and prepare necessary expense and financial reports to share with Panthera’s financial & administrative staff as required.
• Take appropriate and responsible care of relevant Panthera assets and equipment.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in conservation biology, ecology, natural resources management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in resource protection, through a parastatal and/or non-governmental organization (NGO) At least three years management experience in a relevant role.
• Experience operating in the field within Protected Areas, including the ability to travel and work in remote locations for extended periods.
• Strong law enforcement background and understanding of current law enforcement practices and legislation is highly advantageous
• Demonstrable experience working collaboratively with local communities is highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government partners.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili, with strong report writing skills. Strong organizational skills, including ability to budget effectively, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with external service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

How to Apply

Applications close8 May 2026. CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details. If submitting a cover letter, ensure that CV and cover letter are uploaded as one document via the Panthera Careers Page.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Although this position is open to candidates of any nationality, suitably qualified Tanzania nationals will be given preference.