Job Details

Job Description

CSL has been in existence for 20 years and has built strong partnerships with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) in protected area management and counter-poaching initiatives across the Luangwa Valley. CSL practices a multi-faceted approach to wildlife resource management and protection, working in collaboration with DNPW and their respective Community Resource Boards (CRBs) to implement ‘frontline’ protection and counter trade/trafficking methods such as anti-poaching foot patrols, aerial surveillance and tracking, while engaging with their respective communities. CSL provides refresher training of law enforcement officers, equipment, uniforms, vehicles, fuel and maintenance, radio networks, IT and databases, infrastructure development, and wildlife crime detection and tracking canine units to support intelligence-led operations across the ecosystem. CSL established a Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) team in 2007, with community-based field officers. Their aim is to use participatory, strategic, and applied approaches towards HWC mitigation techniques which hold a high potential in decreasing damages by wildlife and to improve the relationship between local communities, wildlife managers and conservation agencies.

Purpose of the Job

CSL has and continues to invest significantly in the protected area management of the South Luangwa ecosystem. In recent years, the importance of strong external communications has become increasingly clear and we no longer have the existing capacity to manage this at a high enough level. We are therefore recruiting for a new role within the CSL team, the Communications Coordinator. This role will oversee the delivery of high quality and timely communications across all CSL’s external platforms, oversee ad-hoc media coverage opportunities and support the existing Fundraising & Communications Manager and CEO with fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

• To oversee all CSL’s external communications :
  • Lead on social media content development and scheduling
  • Lead on quarterly newsletter content development and scheduling
  • Lead on liaising with local and international photographers to secure fresh and relevant content for external communications and donor reporting
  • Lead on managing and updating the CSL photo database
  • Lead on liaising with media journalists and/or partner organisations regarding press opportunities
  • Lead on the design and production of relevant marketing materials using Canva
  • Lead on coordinating annual online fundraising campaigns, such as Wildlife Ranger Challenge
  • Support on website updates using Squarespace
  • Support on content development for CSL’s Annual Report

• To support CSL’s fundraising activities:
  • Lead on managing the CSL donor database and MailChimp mailing list
  • Lead on building donor visit itinerary coordination and co-hosting local and international donors and prospective donors
  • Support on prospective donor research
  • Support on donor reporting and communications

• Additional responsibilities:
  • Initiate improvements in existing systems and strategies
  • Develop comprehensive guidance documentation for future additional staff members
  • Support management with the organising and administration for the annual Conservation Fun Run

Capabilities, competencies, and experience required

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in environment, conservation, social science, communications or related field; or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in broad communications, including social media
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the conservation and/or NGO sector in Zambia
• Proven skill in public presentations and donor relations
• Proven skills in writing for varied audiences

• Advanced Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft office, Google docs, Squarespace and Canva
• Fluent in English
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, including excellent writing, verbal and listening skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong personal integrity and dependability
• Strong organisational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Willingness and ability to spend time in the field, in remote areas
• Passion for wildlife conservation

Terms & benefits

A competitive salary based on experience will be offered, with benefits on an annual contract basis to be negotiated, with an opportunity of increment according to performance. Please note this is a full-time role.

How to apply

Candidates who fit the above criteria should send the following documents to [email protected] ensuring the subject line states “ CSL Communications Coordinator Application”.

• a CV of not more than 3 pages.
• A detailed cover letter of not more than 3 pages, addressed to the CEO and demonstrating how their experience fits with the job description. Please also include salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
• 3 contactable references with a short description of your working relationship, and their contact details.

Applications close 30 ^th June 2024

Please note, we will not be able to respond to candidates who do not fit the above criteria and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.