Jobs

Closing date: 22-July

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with African Parks Network (APN), is implementing the European Union–funded NaturAfrica Action Grant for Transfrontier Conservation Areas in the SADC region. Under this programme, African Parks has been selected by IUCN to implement the project: “Integrated Management for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Resilience in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP)” All procurement activities under this project are conducted in accordance with: • IUCN procurement policies and procedures • African Parks procurement procedures • Applicable donor requirements African Parks Network invites qualified and experienced suppliers / contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply, delivery and erection of a 17 km section of game proof fence for a protected area conservation project.

Closing date: 22-July

Reference: APN/IUCN KTP/PROC ELECFENCE/2026 RFP02 African Parks Network invites qualified and experienced suppliers / contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a game proof electric fencing (17 km) for a protected area conservation project at the Mata Mata Section of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa). The purpose of the fence is to provide a durable, fit-for-purpose barrier suitable for wildlife management, boundary control and reduction of human-wildlife conflict. This procurement process seeks to identify a contractor capable of delivering a complete electric fencing solution, including technical design, materials supply, logistics, installation and commissioning. Interested parties must request the full Statement of Need and receive any clarification documents by contacting: ktpprocurement@africanparks.org

Closing date: 16-July

Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) – African Parks RfP Reference: KMC 26 ESDD KTP Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Botswana Component) AP is the implementing partner for the EU-funded project between IUCN and the Government of Botswana for the Botswana component of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) and recently registered the Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) as the legal entity for AP in Botswana. As a priority activity an Environmental and Social Due Diligence is commissioned.

Closing date: 16-July

Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) – African Parks RfP Reference: KMC-26-MP-KTP Kgalagadi Management Company (KMC) invites suitably qualified consulting entities to submit Proposals for the development of: • A ten year Management Plan for the Botswana portion of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park • Four WMA Management Plans (KD1, KD2, KD12, KD15) • A Community Development Plan • A Tourism Development Plan This work must align with the 2025 Land Use and Management Plan, IUCN ESMS requirements, and relevant Botswana legislation, and will be undertaken in parallel with the ESDD process.

Closing date: 14-July

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in collaboration with the KAZA Secretariat has a fully funded opportunity for 25 candidates involved in implementing Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and Corridor Management related projects/programmes within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs).

Closing date: 05-October

The fellowship is designed as a full-time position based in Ithaca, New York, with fieldwork in most cases, although it may be possible for a fellow to be based elsewhere, depending upon exceptional individual circumstances (see additional details below). The second and third years of the fellowship are contingent upon satisfactory performance each prior year. Salary will be commensurate with experience, within a range established for the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Wildlife Health Fellows Program (starting at $65,000-$85,000). The Fellow will propose a program of work in collaboration with at least two mentors at any given time, as described above. The Director of the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health will provide oversight of the fellowship program.