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(Marine Protected Areas)The MCSCC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result oriented and self-driven individuals from the MCSCC State Parties (Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe), to apply for the position of Executive Director/Coordinator, tenable at MCSCC Secretariat Headquarters in Maputo, Mozambique. Eligibility : Nationals of the MCSCC State Parties Salary per annum (US$): 87,314.20 Contract duration: 2 years (renewable based on performance)

(Conservation)Akashinga partners directly with communities in holistic wildlife protection, working closely with all levels of society to move away from the adversarial, exclusively male-led models of protection and rehabilitation. The model brings a more effective, just, and sustainable concept of conservation which is highly adaptable to varying landscapes. Akashinga has evolved from an organization primarily focused on environmental law enforcement to one that is elevating local women and communities to drive conservation across ecosystems. Since 2019 Akashinga has grown significantly, with a portfolio of 13M acres being protected across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia. The Chief Executive Officer, who can be based in the US or Southern Africa, will assume full executive leadership, reporting to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for setting strategy, strengthening systems, expanding resources, and advancing Akashinga’s global reputation. The CEO will be a strategic thinker and problem solver who can provide effective leadership to a team of 6 globally distributed direct reports who manage an overall team of 400+ employees mostly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The CEO will also serve as a persuasive, collaborative external spokesperson, advocate, and fundraiser

(Conservation)We are seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Chief Conservation Officer (CCO) to play a leading role in the future of wildlife conservation in Africa. With unprecedented challenges and opportunities facing wildlife and the communities who live alongside them, this role will play an important part in supporting conservation at scale and helping to elevate African leadership in the sector. As CCO, you will support strategy and impact across a diverse portfolio of conservation partners, ensuring that funding and partnerships deliver meaningful, lasting change. You will bring rigor and creativity to programme design, grant oversight, and evaluation, while also nurturing collaborations that recognise and elevate African expertise and locally led solutions. Reporting to the CEO and the Tusk Board, you will help bring conservation leaders together, share fresh approaches, and reinforce work at the community and landscape level - from ranger welfare to local engagement. This is a central role in our dynamic and passionate team. It is a unique opportunity to stand alongside other leaders in conservation: supporting local leadership, building strong networks, and contributing to a future where people and wildlife thrive together. The successful candidate will be a true team player, with excellent people skills.

(Sustainable Finance and Funding)🌍 We're Hiring: Conservation Finance Officer 🌿 Conservation Alpha is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Conservation Finance Officer to join our team and help shape the future of conservation finance in Africa. This mid-level role is perfect for someone passionate about nature-based solutions, impact finance, and biodiversity conservation, with a strong foundation in financial analysis and risk management. As part of our team, you will: 🔹 Support the development of potential impact finance products 🔹Collaborate with experts to develop financial strategies and products 🔹 Engage with diverse stakeholders across the finance and conservation sectors 🔹 Help bring cutting-edge nature-based financing solutions to market 📍 Remote position – ideally based in South Africa or Kenya ✈️ Occasional travel required 📈 Career growth opportunities based on your interests and strengths If you're ready to make a real impact at the intersection of finance and conservation, we’d love to hear from you!

(Sustainable Finance and Funding)🎥 We're Hiring: Science Communications Officer (Part-Time) 🌿 Conservation Alpha is seeking a science-savvy and creative Science Communications Officer to help us bring our conservation impact work to life across Africa. This part-time, remote role is ideal for someone who blends storytelling, design, and environmental science to craft compelling, high-quality communications—from reports and presentations to videos and marketing materials. We are looking for someone who: 🧠 Has a strong grasp of environmental science and conservation 🖋️ Is skilled in copy-editing, visual design, and video editing 🗣️ Communicates clearly and concisely with diverse stakeholders 🎨 Can turn complex technical content into engaging, impactful outputs 📍 Preferably based in South Africa or Kenya 📈 Offers room for career and skill development 🤝 Collaborates closely with our Performance Lead and broader team If you're passionate about conservation and have a flair for impactful communication, we’d love to hear from you!