Conservation Careers Fair Zambia

Job Opportunity alert: Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt Zambia is seeking a Workman Foreman to be based in Marula – North Luangwa National Park and will report to the Workshop Manager and will liaise and work closely with other Heads of Departments. The Workshop Foreman will oversee daily workshop activities and manage inventories. Qualifications • Advanced certificate in automotive technology or equivalent • Should have a background in heavy equipment repairing • Not less than 5 years of work experience in this field. Visit the Careers in Conservation Zambia website for more details. https://lnkd.in/dkeWVjg9 #ConservationCareers #CareersInConservation #Careers #Foreman #CCF

Job Opportunity alert: The Zambian Carnivore Programme wishes to recruit a Zambian National for the position of Field Assistant to be based in North Western Province at one of their sites in the Kambopo Ecosystem and working in West Lunga National Park and surrounding Game Management Areas. Required Qualifications and Skills: -BSc in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management or any related conservation field -Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. -Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the MS Office suite -Researching skills: collecting, verifying, analysing, and presenting data -Great report writing skills Visit the Careers in Conservation Zambia website for more details. https://lnkd.in/dfcFNxDW #ConservatonCareers #CareersInConservation #Carnivores #ZCP

Job Opportunities alert: The Zambian Carnivore Programme is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, team-focused, and hard-working Zambian national with strong computer and field skills to join our conservation organization as a Field Assistant or Field Team Leader with our Greater Kafue field project, starting in October 2024. The successful candidate will have: • Experience collecting and managing environmental and/or ecological data; • Strong and positive work ethic: able to work in challenging, remote field conditions for long, unstructured hours; • Strong computer skills: must be proficient with the Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel. In Microsoft Excel, the applicant must be able to use basic formulas, sort and filter data, and create and manage basic tables/graphs; • A university bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; OR a professional safari guide operating license; Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following: • Experience making maps in GIS; • Working knowledge of SMART; • Experience with camera trap deployment, collection of distance sampling data, experience using radio telemetry equipment, and using GPS units to navigate in the field. Visit the Careers in Conservation Zambia website for more details. https://lnkd.in/dcbBA8-z

A huge thank you to all the incredible organisations that exhibited at the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair! Your participation helped showcase the exciting opportunities available within the conservation field, and we couldn’t have made this event a success without you. Special congratulations to our award winners: Best Booth Design Award - CIFOR-ICRAF Visitor Engagement Award - Drug Enforcement Commission People's Choice Award - African Parks Network We’re excited to welcome you back at the next Conservation Careers Fair as we continue to support students, graduates, and conservation enthusiasts in building valuable connections with organizations in the field. #ConservationCareers #ConservationCareersFair #CCF2024 #WildCareers #WildTalks #ConservationEducation #ConservationMatters

Job Seeking in the Digital Era was the focus of our insightful panel discussion, moderated by the amazing Serena Mwale. We had an incredible lineup of speakers, including Mark Townsend, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Wezi Muyembe MZIM, Marketing & Communications Manager at Indo Zambia Bank. Tafadzwa Bete Sasa, Managing Consultant at GoalGetter Consultancy . As well as Lulu Haangala-Wood, Media Entrepreneur & Co-founder of Wood Kitchen Zambia. The panel shared valuable tips on how to effectively brand yourself in the digital space for career growth: - Mark highlighted the need for strong digital skills to tap into evolving opportunities. - Lulu emphasized the power of storytelling to amplify your voice and shape your online presence. - Wezi urged authenticity in how you're seen—your next employer may already be watching! - Tafadzwa encouraged going the extra mile to find opportunities and becoming a problem-solver. The digital space is your canvas—use it wisely to build your career! Following the panel discussion, we hosted an informative CV clinic led by Peter Simuliampondo, Head of Recruitment at Precision Recruitment International , and Senior Recruiter Malama Lumbwe. They shared valuable insights on the dos and don’ts of CV writing, guiding the audience through a step-by-step process on how to craft a strong and professional CV. #CCF2024 #CareerDevelopment #DigitalEra #PersonalBranding #JobSeeking #PanelDiscussion #CVClinic

Last Friday was nothing short of inspiring! Organisations, students, young professionals, and conservation enthusiasts gathered in numbers for #WildTalks that left us all motivated and ready to #takeastep at the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair. The day kicked off with talks from African Parks Network Community Development Officer Saziso Moyo, who shared her breakthrough story of how online networking and determination led her to success. ProCharter Zambia Commercial Pilot Bellington Mulenga, who gave us a bird's-eye view of how perseverance and hard work can land you where you want to be. As well as WCP's Data & Operations Coordinator Remmy Kopeka who informed us of the importance of passion, focus, and continuous skills development when building in your career. We also had an empowering keynote speech from the Radical Entrepreneur Dumisani Lingamangali Ncube, who encouraged us to consider entrepreneurship as an alternative career path, allowing us to #takeastep and take charge of our own future. It was a day full of learning, motivation, and opportunities for the next generation of conservationists. Empowering and uplifting Zambia’s future conservation leaders! #CCF2024 #ConservationCareers #wildtalk #CareerDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Conservation #takeastep

Reflecting on an incredible day at the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair. We had a fantastic time learning, connecting, and diving deep into #wildtalks with all of you. A huge thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and exhibiting partners, and especially to you, our passionate conservationists, for making the event a tremendous success. Your support is truly invaluable! #CCF2024 #ConservationCareers #wildtalks #wildcareers

We're thrilled to announce that Lulu Haangala-Wood, Media Entrepreneur and Co-Founder at Wood Kitchen, will join our esteemed panellists at the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair, addressing ‘Job Seeking in the Digital Era.’ She'll be sharing her expert insights on communication, entrepreneurship and branding. Catch her panel discussion and more on 13 September 2024 at the National Institute of Public Administration - NIPA Conference Centre from 08:30 to 16:00. #ConservationCareers #ConservationCareersZambia #ConservationCareersFair #Wildtalks #WildCareers #TakeAStep #CCF2024

Catch Natasha Kabanda, WCP Zambia Assistant Communications Officer, live on One Love Radio Zambia 104.1 FM this Tuesday, 5 September at 14:30, as she shares exciting details about the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair! Tune in to learn more about how you can get involved in this exciting event and explore conservation career opportunities. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a full hamper of exclusive Conservation Careers Fair merchandise! #ConservationCareersFair #ConservationCareers #ConservationCareersZambia #ConservationCareersFair #Wildtalks #WildCareers #CCF2024

We're thrilled to announce that Niner Juliet Logistics is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair. Join us on 13 September at the National Institute of Public Administration - NIPA's Conference Centre for the 2024 Zambian Conservation Careers Fair. #ConservationCareersZambia #Sponsorship #NinerJuliet #Partnerships #TakeAStep #CCF2024