Country Coordinator (1 Year FTC) (West and North Africa Conservation Programme)

About Us:

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.

Main Duties:

ZSL are looking for a Country Co-ordinator for ZSL’s Cameroon country programme. The successful candidate will support the Country Manager and project staff with the development and implementation of the Cameroon Country Strategic Plan. The post will assist with project development, design, delivery and reporting. In addition, you will assist with maintaining existing, and developing new, relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders including Cameroonian authorities, donor agencies, local and international NGOs, private sector actors, research institutions and local communities. You will also work to identify funding sources and secure funds through production and submission of proposals and reports to trusts, government bodies, businesses or individuals, as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English and be able to communicate effectively in French.
• Strong organisation and communications skills.
• A higher degree (MSc or above) in a subject related to conservation/natural resource management or equivalent level of work experience in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of current international and Africa specific biodiversity conservation issues.
• Experience in project design, planning and management and a working knowledge of the project cycle and project management tools.
• A proven track record of writing successful proposals to trusts, foundations and institutions and experience of developing and managing relationships with partners and donors.
• Experience of technical and financial report writing is essential.

Please note: The post will be based in ZSL’s office in Yaoundé and will require significant travel to field sites and other locations in Cameroon and the wider region. This is a 1 year renewable contract, dependant on funding. The position is to start as soon as possible.

To Apply:

Applicants should send their completed ZSL Application Form and Equality of Opportunity Monitoring Form which can be found on our website. We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview. 

 Closing Date:

Closing date for applications: 12^th April 2015.

Anticipated interviews date: W/c. 20^th April 2015

Start date: ASAP

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.