Greater Kaza Conservation Manager

About the role

The Greater Kaza Conservation Manager will lead the implementation of The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) strategic conservation priorities across freshwater and terrestrial systems within the Kavango‑Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). This senior position coordinates protected‑area management, expands conservation footprints, and supports community‑led stewardship to achieve TNC’s 2030 goals.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and implement TNC KAZA’s strategic conservation plans, focusing on connectivity, community‑led management, and sustainable use of natural resources.
• Provide technical guidance to partners on protection mechanisms, stewardship, and Other Effective Area‑Based Conservation Measures (OECMs).
• Coordinate protected‑area expansion, negotiate with government agencies, NGOs, landowners, and academic institutions.
• Oversee relationships with partners, government bodies, and community stakeholders to ensure collaborative conservation outcomes.
• Back‑stop partners with technical expertise on coordinated conservation work across the KAZA landscape.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in terrestrial and freshwater protection tools and approaches.
• Strong experience in coordinating multi‑stakeholder conservation initiatives.
• Ability to negotiate innovative solutions for protected‑area expansion and management.
• Proven track record of delivering results in large‑scale landscape conservation.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship trans‑frontier conservation landscape.
• Collaboration with leading regional and global partners.
• Access to transformational financing, scientific research, and community‑rights expertise.