Opportunities

Vacancies, internships, scholarships, consultancies and other opportunities are listed here.

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Current Opportunities

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Comin Contest 2023- Crimes against the environmental and/ or wildlife

Organisation: Legal Assistance Centre ( LAC)
Type: other
Description:
Closing date:
Contact email: info@lac.org.na
Downloadable info: Comin Contest 2023

Project Coordinator

Organisation: ORKCA
Type: vacancy
Description:
Closing date:
Contact email: andreia@orkca.org
Downloadable info: Job description
URL for more information: https://orkca.org/

Interim Director-NAMCOB

Organisation: Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (NAMCOB)
Type: vacancy
Description:

Download the Job Description here.

Download the Constitution here.

Closing date:
Contact email: admin@n-c-e.org

Nature Positive Grant 2021

Organisation: Anglo American
Type: other
Description:

Anglo American, through the Anglo American Foundation, is inviting suitably qualified non-profit organisations or academic institutions to submit proposals that support a nature positive future.

Applicants may submit more than 1 proposal but only 1 per organisation/institute will be awarded,

Eligibility criteria:

Through this grant, Anglo American is looking to support projects that:

  1. Focus on at least three of the following core activities:
    1. conservation of priority species (vertebrates and/or plants) which are listed as Data Deficient (DD), Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN); or Vulnerable (VU) in terms of the IUCN Red List (Global status is preferred but not essential),
    2. conservation of priority habitats,
    3. restoration of priority habitat,
    4. priority species recovery,
    5. improvement of ecosystem services,
    6. sustainable livelihood programmes,
    7. collaboration and support to institutions and conservation authorities,
    8. contribute to national and/or regional conservation plans and targets,
    9. contribute to scientific knowledge, and/or
    10. build local in-country capacity and resources.
  2. Are located in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia or Zimbabwe.
  3. Span between ten and thirty-six months.
Closing date:
Contact email: Nature.positive@tshikululu.org.za
Downloadable info: Anglo American_2021_nature positive grant_RFP.docx

SRT is looking for a person to assist in Programme and Partnership development

Organisation: Save the Rhino Trust
Type: vacancy
Description:

SRT is looking for an individual who loves to learn and is keen to grow professionally within a dynamic, hard-working team. 

Please see full details here.

Closing date:
Contact email: srt@rhino-trust.org.na
URL for more information: http://www.savetherhinotrust.org/

Area Warden; and/or Maintenance/Technical Manager

Organisation: NamibRand East Nature Reserve
Type: vacancy
Description:

The Area Warden and/or the Maintenance/Technical Manager are based at NamibRand East’s headquarters, Nubib and are responsible for the natural resource and biodiversity management of the Reserve. Under the guidance of the NamibRand Conservation Trust and the management team of the NamibRand Nature Reserve (reporting to the Control Warden) they are in charge for all day-to-day nature conservation work, strategic development work, liaison with stakeholders, neighbourly relations, research co-ordination, outreach, promotion and public relations as well as the day-to-day running and maintenance of the Reserve.

Closing date:
Contact email: info@namibrand.org
Downloadable info: Details

Green Economy Development and Training Coordinator

Organisation: Namibian Chamber of Environment
Type: vacancy
Description:

The Namibian Chamber of Environment and partners intend to establish a demonstration Green Economy programme north of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region, to explore ways of optimising the use of farmland through (a) integrated and diversified production of agriculture, silviculture, livestock and wildlife, and (b) processing, value addition, marketing and sales.

The programme aims to serve as a testing, demonstration and training platform to optimise land production efficiency and competitiveness, and to transfer skills to unemployed Namibians as well as to extension staff of relevant support organisations (both government and NGO). The NCE is therefore looking for a highly skilled, experienced, practical and people-centered Green Economy Development and Training Coordinator.

Closing date:
Contact email: admin@n-c-e.org
Downloadable info: Job description and duties, Vacancy announcement

PhD in Welwitschia eco-hydrology

Organisation: Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the Gobabeb Research Centre
Type: other
Description:

Namibia’s iconic and near-endemic Welwitschia plant (Welwitschia mirabilis) appears to have few adaptations to the hyper-aridity of the desert environment where it grows. A key issue to resolve is how this non-succulent survives when reported transpiration rates appears to exceed meteoric water input by far.  We aim to understand the species’ transpirational water losses over time and in different environmental settings as a function of hydrological inputs into the hyper-arid system, and in the context of a drying climate and land use changes such as mining and associated developments. Ultimately we hope to define more and better impact avoidance and mitigation strategies. This research would have a long-lasting impact on the conservation of this unique plant.

We are looking for a student to implement a three-year PhD in Natural Resource Sciences, in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences at NUST and funded by Swakop Uranium. The PhD’s aims will focus on aspects of Welwitschia eco-hydrology and eco-physiology. It will be implemented through field-based and (possibly) satellite measurements of climate and soil hydrological dynamics and the species’ physiological responses to these. The study will commence in June 2019. We offer a reasonable stipend and full funding of tuition costs and project operational expenses.

Requirements: The candidate must preferably be a Namibian citizen or permanent resident, have a valid degree at the MSc level in the natural sciences (especially ecological sciences), a background in ecophysiology, proven writing skills and a love of the outdoors. A basic familiarity with GIS and the R-package will be an advantage, as will be an existing home base at the central Namib coast (Swakopmund/Walvis Bay). We require a cover letter outlining your interest in the subject of biodiversity conservation, a description of your background in ecological sciences and your understanding of plant physiology and eco-hydrology, and a full curriculum vitae. Short-listed candidates will be asked to supply a copy of their Masters project report, copies of published papers, contact details for referees and certified copies of all academic transcripts.

Interested prospective students should contact Dr Theo Wassenaar at twassenaar@nust.na before 24 May 2019, should be willing to travel to Windhoek or be available for a video conference call for an interview at short notice and be ready to commence in June 2019.

The study is being implemented as part of the Affiliation Agreement between the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the Gobabeb Research Centre. The Gobabeb project Namib Ecological Restoration and Monitoring Unit (NERMU) is investigating a number of issues related to the possible impacts of mining and other developments on the biological diversity of the central Namib. The broad aim of these studies is to improve our general knowledge on the Namib’s unique biodiversity and their adaptations to aridity in order to enable better impact management and mitigation.

Closing date:
Contact email: twassenaar@nust.na

IUCN Finance Incubator - Consultancy for the Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape Association

Organisation: Greater Sossusvlei-Namib Landscape Association
Type: consultancy
Description:

Applicants must have personal health insurance coverage to apply.

Stipend for Services: US$12,000.

Duration: 6-month contract, potentially renewable for an additional 6 months.

Start/end months: January 2019 (with some flexibility, as necessary).

Closing date:
Contact email: Justine.Brossard@iucn.org
Downloadable info: TOR

Call for consultants

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: consultancy
Description:

The NNF is currently implementing a component of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Project “Support to Community Based Natural Resources”, supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH which is focused on assisting communal conservancies and community forests to improve internal governance, develop local value chains, reduce human wildlife conflict and adapt to climate change.

We are searching for individual consultants to be used for specific assignments, we therefore invite interested, eligible and qualified applicants with substantive experience in the following areas to submit their applications:

  • Women in CBO Leadership Training and Mentoring
  • Conducting Natural Resource Assessments
  • Namibian Hunting Sector and
  • Landscape Management Plan Development

For technical enquiries please contact Andrew Malherbe at +264 204 044. Applications can be hand delivered at our Windhoek office, at 76&78 Frans Indongo Road or email to Jessica@nnf.org.na. Please clearly quote area of consultancy in subject line / on top of envelope.

Closing date:
Contact email: jessica@nnf.org.na
URL for more information: https://www.nnf.org.na/index.php/work-with-us.html

Internship

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: internship
Description:

The NNF is looking for a intern for the Albatross Task Force Project and to help run any NNF related tasks and activities as needed.

Closing date:
Contact email: titus@nnf.org.na
Downloadable info: Internship
URL for more information: https://www.facebook.com/Namibia.Nature.Foundation.NNF/photos/a.401699609891650.90727.132366556824958/1804326966295567/?type=3&theater

Postgraduate Intern

Organisation: NaDEET
Type: internship
Description:
Closing date:
Contact email: swakop@nadeet.org
Downloadable info: NaDEET.png_.pdf
URL for more information: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1903920309619379&id=154469784564449

Environmental and Social officer

Organisation: Alten Renewable Hardap
Type: vacancy
Description:
  1. Set up program for regular social monitoring and Follow up community complaints;
  2. Work along with Alten's E&S Manager and demonstrate / provide guidance to project team about the environmental and social compliance.
  3. Conduct inspections to monitor environmental performance and compliance by contractors;
  4. Check compliance with legal requirements on regular basis;
  5. Ensure the environmental and social meetings are held on a regular basis;
  6. Communicate and advise PM and subcontractors on environmental and social aspects;
  7. Participate in regular site meetings, so that environmental and social issues are on the agenda;
  8. Report, investigate and follow up on incidents (environmental and social);
  9. Establish corrective action plan for any non-compliance including action plan for prevention of such misconduct or incident;
  10. Develop, implement and manage the environmental and social training program
  11. Has been trained to identify environmental and social issues in order to convey any observed issues. 
  • Minimum qualifications: Qualification in Environmental Science / Natural Science 
  • Minimum experience: None 
  • Due date for submission: 22 March 2018
  • Date on which they should be able to start: 6 April 2018
  • End date - September 2018

Interested parties can send their CV to Margaret Mutschler mcs@mutschlercs.com

Closing date:
Contact email: mcs@mutschlercs.com

Conservation & Community Outreach Officer- Northwest Namibia

Organisation: Giraffe Conservation Fund
Type: vacancy
Description:
Closing date:
Contact email: info@giraffeconservation.org
Downloadable info: Giraffe Conservation Fund
URL for more information: https://giraffeconservation.org/

Office Manager

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: vacancy
Description:

Love Namibia, Love Nature! Join the movement! Wishing to work for Namibia's leading conservation NGO? We are looking for an Office Manager.You will be responsible ensuring the smooth and effective management and administration of the NNF Offices and staff and supporting the creation of a positive work environment. Please note that it is a re- advertisement and candidates who previously applied need not apply again. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

You will find all the details here.

Closing date:
Contact email: irene@nnf.org.na
URL for more information: http://www.nnf.org.na/job/download/office-manager/30.html

Call for expression of interest

Organisation: Namibian Association of Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Support Organisations (NACSO)
Type: consultancy
Description:

Call for expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for inclusion in the NACSO technical and scientific pool of consultants database under the Community-Based Natural Resource Management Programme.

Closing date:
Contact email: annatjiedp@iway.na
Downloadable info: Expression of interest_technical services to NACSO_newspaper advert.pdf
URL for more information: http://www.nacso.org.na/opportunities

Project assistant

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: vacancy
Description:

Location: Windhoek

Brief: The Namibia Nature Foundation is looking to appoint a project assistant for EU-funded projects. The two projects to be assisted are:

  1. Community Conservation Fisheries in KAZA in the Zambezi Region
  2. Farmers' Clubs with climate-smart agriculture for improved resilience and livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Kavango

Please download word document below for job description and more info.

Closing date:
Contact email: irene@nnf.org.na
Downloadable info: Job description
URL for more information: See this post on NNF's web site

Sociological Consultancy on the Kwando River fishery

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: consultancy
Description:

The Namibia Nature Foundation is looking to appoint a short-term consultant to conduct sociological research with the emphasis on the fishery on the Kwando River through the project titled "Improving Fishery management of the Kwando River for Sustainable Livelihoods". This entails detailed understanding of all components around the social and economic aspects of fish and fishing activities along the Kwando River, Namibia.

Closing date:
Contact email: irene@nnf.org.na
Downloadable info: Sociological Consultancy on the Kwando River fishery
URL for more information: Sociological Consultancy on the Kwando River fishery

Pathways Namibia 2018: Living with wildlife - Training and Scholarship

Organisation: Pathways Namibia
Type: scholarship
Description:

Pathways Africa (Namibia) will include a one-week training workshop (3-day hands-on training/3-day emersion course) Jan. 6th – 11th 2018 for early and mid-career field staff at the Safari Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia. This capacity building training will provide a unique and valuable opportunity for practitioners to exchange ideas and build their human dimensions tool box. Training participants will attend skill building sessions focused on community-based conservation and monitoring, education, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, communication, and more. The hands-on portion will be immediately followed by the Pathways Africa Conference (Jan. 9th – 11th 2018), which at which trainees will have the opportunity to present. These interactions will provide them with excellent examples of the breadth and depth of human dimensions research and application as well as networking opportunities


Financial Support: In order to achieve the goal of reaching early and mid-career field staff, Pathways will be offering scholarships to support a select group of eligible participants. This includes all onsite costs (registration, lodging, and meals) as well as a travel allowance (for some this will cover travel for others it will off-set part of the cost). In order to qualify for a scholarship, you must demonstrate financial need.

The training will be taught in English and all trainees should be proficient in the English language. For this reason, all application submissions must be written in English.

Closing date:
Contact email: conference@cheetah.org
URL for more information: Visit the online application form

Team Leader Fisheries

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: vacancy
Description:

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improved food security in the KAZA area, particularly for women, children and the rural poor through improved fisheries management, through the establishment of community-based, sustainable management systems for riverine/floodplain fisheries in the river basins of the project area.

Closing date:
Downloadable info: Team Leader Fisheries job description
URL for more information: Visit NNFs jobs page

Project Coordinator Fisheries x 2

Organisation: Namibia Nature Foundation
Type: vacancy
Description:

The Namibia Nature Foundation is looking to appoint two project coordinators for the EU-funded project Community Conservation Fisheries in KAZA with immediate effect. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to improved food security in the KAZA area, particularly for women, children and the rural poor through improved fisheries management, through the establishment of community-based, sustainable management systems for riverine/floodplain fisheries in the river basins of the project area.

Location: Sesheke and Katima Mulilo

Closing date:
Downloadable info: Project Coordinator Fisheries job description
URL for more information: Visit NNFs jobs page

Sustainable Wildlife Utilisation Resource Officer

Organisation: NACSO
Type: vacancy
Description:

For detailed Terms of Reference please contact Samson Mulonga (smulonga@wwf.na), (061) Tel: +264 (0)61 239945/0812274867 or download from the NACSO website (www.nacso.org.na). For applications please send to Annastasia Naiteta (annastasian@nacso.org.na) Tel: +264 (0)61 230888/230796, or sent to NACSO Office, P.O. Box 98353, Windhoek, Namibia or hand delivered to at 19 Lossen Street, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications. All foreign qualifications should be accompanied by NQA evaluation.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:
Contact email: smulonga@wwf.na
Downloadable info: Terms of Reference, Advertisement