Job Details

Job Description

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an international nature conservation organization based in Frankfurt, Germany that coordinates projects in 18 countries. We envision a world where wildlife and wild lands are cherished and sustainably protected for their intrinsic and economic value to present and future generations. Our mission is to conserve wildlife and ecosystems focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places. More than 1,600 colleagues work for FZS conservation projects worldwide.
Our goal is the preservation of wildlife and wilderness. Together we protect biodiversity, the basis of
human life. Our partners in the projects on site are local communities, nature conservation authorities,
national park administrations and other NGOs. To learn more about us, visit http://www.fzs.org .

FZS Zambia (FZS-ZM) has a rich history of conservation, having been actively involved in the
preservation of the North Luangwa Ecosystem since 1986 and the Nsumbu-Tanganyika region since
2017. Our mission at FZS-ZM is to link livelihoods and landscapes through conservation and
enhancement efforts. We are dedicated to continuously expanding our initiatives, broadening both our
geographical reach and thematic focus. These endeavors are made possible through FZS core funding,
international government partners, and the contributions of private donors.

Job purpose
The position is intended to assist in monitoring and reporting on the implementation, improvement
and adaptive management of effective bottom-up community engagement programme.
Specifically, the role will address all monitoring and evaluation-related activities with the custodian
communities in the Chiefdoms of the Game Management Areas surrounding North Luangwa
National Park (collectively termed North Luangwa Landscape). This is in line with NLCP’s strategy
and with the partnership between Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Department of National
Parks and Wildlife (DNPW).

Reporting to:
Livelihoods and Partnership Advisor
Salary
A competitive salary will be paid based on qualifications and experience.
Duties
The Community Liaison Assistant – MERL shall be responsible for monitoring, reporting and
communicating on field activities for the community landscape integration and outreach services in
the North Luangwa Ecosystem. Specifically, the duties shall be as follows:
a. Provide support to Monitoring, evaluation and learning of field based staff
▪ Facilitate data collection and capturing related to the NLCP LLCA objectives, supporting
field teams.
▪ Provide support to the Community Livelihoods and Partnership Advisor and CCOs on data
feedback to the CRBS, VAGs and other community projects.
▪ Assist with the development and feedback of communication products relevant to field
teams and different stakeholder groups.
▪ Assist with dissemination of FZS project results and lessons learned.
▪ Maintain a database of NLCP LLCA Interventions Outputs.

b. General
▪ Adhere to annual FZS and donor budgets, following FZS and donor financial management
policy and procedures for proper and transparent use of project funds.
▪ Ensure responsible use and care of any project assets and equipment assigned to the
community outreach team, including vehicles for field teams.
▪ Work closely with the office of the DNPW extension staff, CRBs, VAG committees, NLE,
and field staff.
▪ Perform any other duties that may be delegated in line with NLCP’s strategy.

Behavioral Competencies
▪ Teamwork: Cooperate, support and work well with others to achieve project goals. Share
information and contribute effectively to FZS` objectives and solving problems.
▪ Initiatives: Pro-active, energetic, and a self–starter. Recognise and discuss new
opportunities report and address problems in a timely manner. Maintain effective
communication with management, project partners, and stakeholders.
▪ Flexibility: Adaptable, resourceful, and receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to
changing circumstances.
▪ Integrity: Honest, reliable, and maintain high ethical standards. Show respect and fairness
when dealing with others.
Other attributes:
▪ Self-motivated, disciplined and determined to work within the flexible nature of the work.
▪ Good communication skills.
▪ Good attention for detail.
▪ Good writing skills.
▪ Ability and willingness to live in a rural setting.
▪ Ability to adhere to work ethics and NLCP core values.

Required skills, experience and qualifications.
▪ At least a Diploma in social science, relevant field such as community based natural
resource management.
▪ At least 1 year of practical field experience in working with rural communities.
▪ Good experience of computer packages and good data management skills.
▪ Experience of managing data systems.
▪ Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation approaches and data management.
▪ Basic practical experience working with traditional authorities will be an added advantage.

Your application:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single document
to [email protected] . Please indicate’ Community Liaison Assistant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning’ as a subject of your email.

Interviews:

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email or telephone – please specify
your preferred method of contact in your cover letter.
Note : Due to limited resources and a high volume of applications, we will only contact short-listed
candidates. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you
have not been successful on this occasion.

FZS values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity