VACANCY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

STATUS: One-year contract subject to renewal based on performance

African Parks (AP) is a not-for-profit organization that secures a mandate to conserve through Public-Private Partnerships with Governments and communities for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in Africa, and here in Malawi, AP has secured this mandate for the management of Majete Wildlife Reserve, Liwonde National Park and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Community Development Assistant (CDA) tenable at Majete Wildlife Reserve in Chikwawa.

The Community Development Assistant will directly report to the Community Development Manager (CDM) and will be responsible for assisting with the management of Community Development activities and incidents within the Majete Wildlife Reserve. The incumbent will assist with educating and raising awareness of Communities as may be required about Wildlife issues in the Park.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Supervise MWRA supported community projects
• Establish Tree Nurseries in CBOs/Schools
• Coordinate tree planting and management
• Conduct weekly supervisions to all IGAs
• Establish and supervise Guinea fowl farming groups
• Coordinate Bee keeping activities.
• Promote the natural forest regeneration
• Supervise resource use programs.
• Compile Resource Use Data
• Assist in the facilitation of community-based trainings
• Supervise APM Community Development projects and report the progress in time
• Attend zonal meetings for CBOs and report issues on time
• Organize awareness Campaigns on cross cutting issues
• Plan & conduct village sensitization/awareness raising meetings
• Plan and Conduct Wildlife and Environmental Management Rally
• Plan and conduct Environmental outreach programs to schools.
• Assist in the organization of Annual Wildlife Club Workshop for wildlife club Leaders and wildlife club Patrons
• Coordinate wildlife club visits to Majete
• Submit weekly and monthly progress report on time
• Assist in the organization of community cultural visits
• Perform activities assigned from time to time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to conduct Awareness campaigns in a community; a teaching background is essential;
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members and field crews; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Some computer and word processing skills, including some proficiency in MS Excel in order to manage data spreadsheets;
• Class Al riders License is a must
• Demonstrable organizational skills in order to manage multiple work assignments with attention to detail;
• Strong tour guiding skills with the proven ability to work independently.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Diploma in Natural Resources Management / Community Development or any related field from a recognized Institution
• 2 years working experience in a similar position will be an added advantage.

African Parks is an equal opportunity Employer.

Applicants should submit their CVs with a covering letter clearly stating how their skills and experience meet the requirements of the position.

At least two traceable referees should be included, but copies of certificates are not required at this stage. Applications should be emailed to recruitMalawi@africanparks.org by 16h00, 17th April, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks after closing date, please take it that your application was unsuccessful.