The Livelihoods Coordinator will lead the implementation of all aspects of the Dream Fund and KafueZambezi Community Forests Project-Peace Parks implemented livelihoods initiatives, aimed at achieving the community objective of improved livelihoods across the project landscape. This includes delivering programme components designed to encourage community participation in conservation for enhanced livelihoods.
Reporting to the Peace Parks Project Manager for the project, the Livelihoods Coordinator will collaborate closely with other project officers and partners to ensure effective service delivery. In particular, the Coordinator will work with the Peace Parks Community Development Department, which will provide technical support on all project aspects. Additionally, the Coordinator will liaise with BioCarbon Partners community development teams to ensure that Dream Fund and project activities complement and strengthen one another.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the implementation of various community development activities, including climate-smart
agriculture, beekeeping, livestock management (informed by the Herding for Health model), and
water security measures.
• Assist in prioritising target communities for programme activities to ensure strategic focus and
impact.
• Oversee community capacity-building and training initiatives focused on enterprise and
livelihoods development.
• Facilitate REDD+ activity implementation, strengthen community conservation awareness,
support human-wildlife conflict strategies, and promote gender, youth, and health initiatives
where applicable.
• Develop new, locally relevant ideas and concepts that increase community participation in
livelihoods and development programmes.
• Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, including the Department of National Parks and
Wildlife, Department of Forestry, Department of Agriculture, BioCarbon Partners and other
organisations supporting livelihoods development in the landscape.
• Support the design, assessment, mapping, and analysis of conservation interventions to guide
effective implementation.
• Prepare detailed activity work plans, budgets, and other processes as advised by the KafueZambezi Community Forests Project Project Manager, ensuring alignment with project
objectives.
• Ensure that all project activities adhere to agreed work plans, targets, timelines, budgets, and
result indicators.
• Collect and record data on activity progress, successes, and challenges, and report regularly to
the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Operations Managers and Chiefdom Officers to mobilise communities for
conservation and facilitate the achievement of project outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, gender studies, social work, community
development, or a related field (Master’s degree will be an added advantage).
• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in community development or livelihood-focused roles,
particularly within conservation or sustainable development projects.
• Proven experience in implementing field-based programmes, ideally with a focus on community
engagement and training in rural settings.
• Experience in conservation management will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of local languages is an
advantage for effective community engagement.
• Skilled in delivering and managing community-based programmes, particularly in climate-smart
agriculture, beekeeping, livestock management, and water security.
• Skilled in implementing market-based livelihood value chain activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead training sessions and capacity-building initiatives that equip
community members with sustainable livelihood skills.
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• Experienced in liaising with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, nongovernmental organisations, and community groups, fostering productive partnerships.
• Familiarity with REDD+ principles, human-wildlife conflict mitigation strategies, and
conservation practices relevant to rural livelihoods.
• Competent in planning, budgeting, and executing project activities, ensuring they align with
project goals and timelines.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with a track record of tracking project
progress and contributing to monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Familiarity with social safeguards is desirable.
• A valid driving licence, with at least five years’ driving experience in remote areas will be required
as well as willingness to travel to the field frequently.
The Livelihoods Coordinator will be a team player, who is innovative and results driven. With strong
cultural sensitivity and communication skills, the Coordinator will effectively engage and motivate
community members while representing Peace Parks Foundation positively. Organised and detailoriented, the Coordinator will ensure accountability through meticulous planning, budgeting, and reporting. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter detailing their interest in and suitability for the position and a Curriculum Vitae, with full address, telephone number, email address and contact details of at least three contactable references.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated, based on qualifications and experience. Applications
should be submitted to: Human Resources

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted to attend an interview.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date, your application was unsuccessful