As a part of our SOS African Wildlife initiative, we are inviting proposals for Rapid Action Grants targeting terrestrial or freshwater threatened species in continental Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.

To effectively and efficiently support GWP Central Africa and its partners in implementing the Gender Equality in Water Security and Climate Resilient Development Programme (WACDEP-G) in Africa, as well as in mainstreaming gender in its work, GWP-CAf is recruiting, a Gender Administration and Finance Assistant who will be based at the GWP-CAf regional secretariat in Yaoundé.

To effectively and efficiently support GWP Central Africa and its partners in implementing the Gender Equality in Water Security and Climate Resilient Development Programme (WACDEP-G) in Africa, as well as in mainstreaming gender in its work, GWP-CAf is recruiting, on behalf of GWP Cameroon, a Gender Programme Officer who will be based at the GWP-CAf regional secretariat in Yaoundé. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 5 pm (Cameroon time) on 6^th May 2020. This 

The objective of this call for applications is to select ten (10) recipients of Master's level training fellowships in order to contribute to strengthening the skills of protected area management staffs or to increase the availability of expertise in the field within West African States. Closing date: 17 June 2020.

Birdlife International is looking for a consulting company /or an individual consultant to prepare a Sustainable Finance Plan for Biodiversity and Protected Areas for São Tomé & Príncipe that will include a Protected Areas System Finance Needs and Gaps Assessment, Feasibility/Viability Studies, Implementation Design / Revenue management Model and Promotion Plan, considering the regional specificity for the Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Closing date: 30/04/2020

For our Country Programme Office in Cameroon, we are looking for a dynamic and committed Senior Field Programmes Coordinator who will promote and ensure the highest standards of conservation delivery at field level in line with WWF- Cameroon Conservation Strategy and the WWF Practices’ priorities. Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 8thApril 2020

Facilitate the RSPO NI development process for Cameroon and to ensure that it is in line with RSPO participation, process and content requirements as outlined in section 9 of the RSPO Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Standard Setting (2017), in close collaboration with WWF Cameroon. Deadline for applications is 19thMarch, 2020.

The subject should read CAR-Head P&S APDS.  Deadline for applications: March 31, 2020. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up. If you have not been contacted six weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

WCS Cameroon is recruiting an Admin Accountant Officer who will be reporting to the  WCS BSB Yamoussa Project Director  dotted line to DAF. This position is responsible for assisting the BSB project director and Finance and Administration Director in all aspect of Finance and Administration in BSB program. The interested candidate should submit their CV and a cover letter to the following e mail wcscameroon@wcs.org by March 15, 2020 with following subject: Admin Accountant Officer BSB Yamoussa-WCS Cameroon

This offer, together with the CV should be submitted on recruit-cam@wwfcam.org and the Subject should read “Consultancy - Evaluation of Central Africa Regional Forest Program” by the 08thMarch 2020.

The Mount Cameroon Landscape Officer will work under the supervision of the Landscape Advisor, the CFP Program Executant, the Senior Field Programs Coordinator, the WWF country team and relevant WWF network staff. Deadline for applications: March 4^rd, 2020

The Senior Associate, Gender and Social Protection will be mainly responsible to promote the role of women and youth (especially young women) as agents of development and change in the WHC through women’s participation in the Landscape Management Boards (LMBs), strengthening gender equity during land management planning and deliver technical support to the LMBs, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) on gender mainstreaming and equity in their interventions.

To effectively and efficiently support its partners and CWPs in their work, and help expand GWP-CAf partnership base and implementation capacity, GWP-CAf is recruiting a Communications and Knowledge Management Officer who will be based at the GWP-CAf regional secretariat in Yaoundé. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 5 pm (Cameroon time) on 31st January 2020.

The overall objective of the Program is to build and strengthen African climate leaders and to improve their knowledge and negotiation skills to enable them to engage effectively in international climate change policy discourse as well as contribute to the successful implementation of climate actions at regional and national levels.

 The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is seeking a consultant to provide strategic and operational capacity building to CSOs in Gabon. Complete applications must be submitted by 6 January 2020.

The Evaluator should be bilingual (English/French) in order to be able to evaluate all of the texts and reports, as well as to communicate with WWF staff and relevant stakeholders/partners of the project. Deadline for applications: 17 January 2020.

The CDO will lead delivery in Program 3, and support the achievement of the overall mission of the Jengi Tri-Nationale de la Sangha (TNS) Program as needed. Consistent WWF Cameroon vision of a future with healthy ecosystems and thriving biodiversity supporting people and driving sustainable development in Cameroon, the Jengi Tri-Nationale de la Sangha (TNS) Program has as mission to stop biodiversity decline, reverse the negative trend and contribute to improvement in the living conditions of the local communities and indigenous peoples (Baka). Deadline for applications: December 16th, 2019

The Administrator of the Salonga Programme will oversee the implementation of administrative procedures, financial control and human resources of the Programme based in Monkoto. He /She shall be in charge of developing administrative and financial procedures and supervise administrative and logistics staff of the Programme in collaboration with the local Human Resource Office.

TROPIMUNDO is an EC-funded and excellence-labelled Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems. We aim to bring together expert Higher Education Institutes (HEI), with long-standing worldwide expertise in tropical rainforests and woodlands and in tropical coastal ecosystems. TROPIMUNDO students are able to concentrate on botany, zoology and integrative ecosystem approaches in institutions worldwide in 2 Master years, of which an entire semester is spent in the tropics.

WWF is looking for a local intern for its New Deal for Nature and People programme in Cameroon! Location:  Yaoundé, Cameroon. Please complete the online application form and send it to yvp@wwfint.org by 20 November 2019.

The New Deal initiative will support WWF Cameroon to contribute to stopping global biodiversity decline and promoting a New Deal to improve the integration of biodiversity in public and private decisions.  The Biodiversity Engagement Facilitation initiative complements the New Deal. It will support WWF Cameroon to engage stakeholders to contribute to bending the curve on biodiversity decline by setting national and sectoral voluntary contributions. Collectively, the two initiatives will support scientific studies, training champions and CSOs ad collaborating with them to raise public awareness and advocate for political and business adherence to the New Deal, facilitating high level dialogue. Deadline for applications: November 17^th, 2019.

The successful candidate will manage a comprehensive capacity building project focussed on the training of Angolan investigators and, prosecutors and informing the judiciary on countering the national and cross-border illegal wildlife trade in that country. The executant will supervise and coordinate staff from our project partner ICCF who will implement a policy and legislation consultation with senior Angolan government legislators and policy makers. The AO Project Manager is a key contact point for project implementation and reporting. The AO Project Manager will report directly to the TSAf Senior Programme Coordinator and liaise closely with the USAID KAZA-CWCP Project Leader. Deadline for applications: 24^th November 2019.

In its second year, the International Award will recognise a project led by a woman or group of women from an association or community network whose main objective relates directly to medicinal plants as part of a biodiversity approach.The call for application is opened until november 15, 2019.

Under this project, TRAFFIC is seeking a consultant to help develop a national ivory stockpile management system (NISMS) for DRC. This exciting opportunity would see the successful applicant undertake a comprehensive analysis of CITES Decisions, TRAFFIC publications, existing national policies, and other existing proposed mechanisms pertinent to ivory stockpile management, and develop a detailed report in French outline the methodology, results, and recommendations of such analysis. Deadline for applications: 16th October 2019.

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations together with the Pan African Farmers’ Organisation (PAFO) are pleased to call for applications for a new online course “Farm Data Management, Sharing and Services for Agriculture Development”.

The Project coordinator, DRC, will lead the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project entitled " Promoting the effective management of Salonga National Park by creating community forests and improving the well-being of local communities ". LOCATION: Monkoto, Tsuapa province, Democratic Republic of Congo. DEADLINE: October 31, 2019

The DRC lead will provide leadership and manages the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of Rainforest Alliance activities in DRC, which include sustainable forestry and sustainable agriculture programs in multiple commodities and themes as well as implementation of donor funded projects. LOCATION: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. DEADLINE: October 31, 2019

This call for proposals spearheaded by ECOWAS is entrenched in the strategic frameworks at regional (ECOWAP 2025) and national (CDN). It constitues one pf the main activities of Outcome 3 (EO3) of the  GCCA + West Africa program : EO3. Pilot adaptation projects, including solutions based on an ecosystemic approach, already tested and implemented in the ECOWAS countries and used as references for future replication are scaled (extension or replication). Deadline (Date and Time)  : 17/10/2019 at 12h00 (UTC)

The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme (BIOPAMA) has launched the first call for proposals under the “Action component”, concerning medium grants in order to transform knowledge into actions. Applications can be submitted in English or French by 21 September 2019 at 23:59 (Brussels date and time), via the online application portal.

The Technical Advisor on Biodiversity will be responsible for: Implementing biodiversity-related pilot initiatives: In this regard, he/she will carry out the following duties: Pilot initiative 1: Help harness local and indigenous knowledge, innovations, practices in managing the PNL, TNS and BSB Yamoussa protected areas....

The Programme to support COMIFAC of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ/COMIFAC) is seeking a Technical Adviser to implement the ABS regulatory and institutional framework and conduct the following activities in accordance with the highest quality standards...

For our country programme office in Cameroon, we are looking for a dynamic and committed People & Culture Manager who will ensure WWF Cameroon applies the highest standards in the area of people & culture (P&C) management and fosters a culture based on network citizenship and the 4 ways of working in order to support the achievement of the conservation goals and objectives as laid in the Strategic Plan, in compliance with WWF People & Culture policies and standards. Closing date 31 August, 2019.

The objective of this consultancy is to carry out an analytical study on bribery and corruption in the environmental sector of Cameroon. The consultant is expected to demonstrate competence and experience with policy, institutional and methodological considerations that govern anti-corruption works that can be used to combat corruption in natural resource management in Cameroon.

To conduct a Training Needs Assessment that will serve as the foundation for a capacity building program that focuses on strengthening the skills, professionalism, and abilities of middle management across all departments in Garamba National Park, Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 30, 2019 to the following address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org with copy to DHalleson@wwfcam.org with subject line “Protein Research_Congo Basin”.

The subject should read COMS-DSPA2.  Deadline for applications: April 28, 2019. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up. If you have not been contacted six weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the tools, methods and approaches to access climate finance and invest in climate mitigation and adaptation actions. It will analyse the global climate finance landscape and present options and challenges for financing the nationally determined contributions (NDC) of developing countries and economies in transition. COURSE DATE 12-21 August 2019. DEADLINE TO APPLY June 30, 2019.

Local authorities, businesses, NGOs, trade unions, scientists, representatives from agricultural, youth, women and indigenous organisations, educators, citizens, you are invited to submit your initiatives to feed the work of the Climate Chance Summit Africa that will take place in october 2019.

Last but not least, a further aim of the event will be to document and disseminate the wealth of experiences available today. To this purpose, the "African Handbook of Climate Change  Adaptation: learning, sharing and advancing efforts to promote climate change adaptation in Africa"  will be published, with all accepted papers. This will be a further volume of the award-winning  book series “Climate Change Management” ...

2.5-month position based in Ntui, in the Mbam & Kim Division Headquarters (Centre region) a town located at a two hours’ drive (on tarred road) north of Yaoundé. Application deadline: 30 March 2019

24-month position based in Ntui, in the Mbam & Kim Division Headquarters (Centre region) a town located at a two hours’ drive (on tarred road) north of Yaoundé.Send CV to: david.brugiere@brl.fr, mentioning “Recrutement AT” in the subject line. Application deadline: 30 March 2019

AWF seeks to initiate positive change in the Lower Zambezi landscape by (i) providing training on anti-poaching operations and equipment for community scouts in the Mbire Rural District Council (RDC); (ii) supporting the development and implementation of alternative income-generating activities for target community members while concurrently using income-generating tools such as chili farming to mitigate human-wildlife conflict; and (iii) developing and facilitating the use of well-established land-use plans that demarcate priority conservation areas within the landscape.

Applications must include a cover letter and CV with full contact details of three referees sent as one file with subject line “Freshwater Programme Manager – Zambia”, to The People, Culture & Operations Manager – Zambia through wwfcareers@wwfzam.org to be received not later than 15th March 2019 at 17:00.

The Sahara Conservation Fund (SCF) is recruiting a visionary, passionate, and skilled Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization. He or she will be the primary leader of the staff and operations, set strategic direction and execution, and build strong relationships and collaborations with a wide range of local and government partners, funders, conservation organizations and networks, and other actors relevant to SCF's work.

The Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI), created in 2006 by the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), and implemented by the French Committee of IUCN (IUCN France), in partnership with the IUCN Central and West Africa Program (IUCN PACO), launches a new call for proposals “small grants” projects. Deadline for sending pre-proposal forms: 31st of March 2019 (6.00 pm, Paris Time GMT+1).

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional for the position of TRIDOM Landscape Financing Coordinator whose role will be to support the development of project concepts and ensure their alignment and coherence with Emission Reduction-Programs design process in Cameroon and Congo, and eventual GCF proposals for Gabon (or other green funding sources under development). The subject should read TRIDOM-LFC Deadline for applications: 28 February 2019. 

In the frame of the preparation of the coming calls for proposals for the BIOPAMA Action Component, IUCN seeks applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Regional Advisory Committees (RAC). Applications must be submitted by 15 March 2019

WWF Cameroon seeks to recruit a consultant to update the Legal and Institutional Review of the Palm Oil Value Chain in Cameroon. Applications must be submitted no later than February 10, 2019 to the following address recruitcam@wwfcam.org with copy to DHalleson@wwfcam.org with subject line “Legal and Institutional Review Update”

We are looking for a FOREST & CLIMATE COORDINATOR who will be the technical lead and country focal point for Forest/climate related initiatives in WWF-Cameroon. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the program, coordinating the implementation of the WWF CCPO strategic plan in the following sub strategies: best forest practices, PES/REDD+ and forest landscape restoration.

Investment managers should submit their response to the RfP by e-mail addressed to Investment managers should submit their response to the RfP by e-mail addressed to secretariatftns@fondationtns.org and RFP@perennium.com, with copy to fourmanne@afd.fr, before 5pm CET on February 15th, 2019. The Foundation will acknowledge reception through a response e-mail.

To further strengthen its programmes, communication and outreach; ISNAD-Africa is inviting applications from young researchers, professionals and students from across the globe to serve remotely as Programme and Communication Associates.

Interested Candidates are invited to submit their application (in one file and PDF format) to the following address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org  with a copy to NSonne@wwfcam.org . The topic should read: “Study TRADE”. Deadline for application: 20th January 2019, 17H00 local time. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and brief description of a proposed approach to conducting the context review, including a timeline and budget (no more than 500 words) to gfw@wri.org using the subject line “Uganda Context Review. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through January 21st, 2019.

We are looking for a Natural Capital Program Manager who will be accountable for assuming overall responsibility for the management and implementation of the “Securing Gabon’s Ecological Future” project, including overall project management implementation, activity planning and coordination, staff supervision, budget control, partnerships management and development, fundraising, and technical reporting. Deadline for applications: 18 January 2018.

The World Wide Fund for Nature seeks a Communication Officer for its Dzanga Sangha Programme. The subject should read ComsO-DSPA.  Deadline for applications: January 25, 2019. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up. If you have not been contacted six weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

We are looking for a JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT who will ensure sound financial processes are in place, to deliver transparent accounting, accurate & timely cash flow management, timely, consistent and accurate financial reporting and analysis, maintenance of financial records and adequate internal financial controls practices/systems, assist in risk identification and mitigation in the Coastal Forest Programme (CFP) office and provision of assistance on other accounting and Administrative related functions for the Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR) project. Deadline for applications: 18th January 2019.

The abstracts may address any aspect of forest research, but preference will be given to those which fall within the context of one of the technical sessions planned for the Congress. Submitted abstracts which are not connected to a technical session may be placed within a general poster session. The Deadline for Abstracts has been extended to Thursday, 10 January, 2019!

We are looking for a BIOLOGY FIELD TECHNICIAN who will coordinate all bio-monitoring data collection in collaboration with Eco guards team including preparation, data collection protocol, etc. Location: Ngoyla, East Cameroon. Deadline for applications: 9th December 2018.

The Case Management and Advisory Services Officer will provide support to the Director of BCRM in the registration and management of incoming Requests, and in the delivery of BCRM’s advisory services  in line with the Officer’s duties and responsibilities described below....Closing date: 29/11/2018

As the position title implies, the PPP Finance Expert’s responsibilities are at the nexus of financial mobilization, financial operations, marketing and analyses in both the private and public sectors, hence requiring a combination of multiple skills to be successful.  The main responsibilities will be the need to maximize the use of tools/instruments employed to manage investment risk in the financial markets with the institutional policy-driven objectives of the AUSIF/AWF.  Furthermore, structuring PPP deals will require balancing transaction/project-specific operational work with policy advocacy, outreach, communications and coordination of events and functions, which implies being able to effectively work with a wide range of methods, procedures and processes.

The EU project "Sustainable wildlife management to improve the living conditions of local communities" seeks an experienced senior scientist for its Lastoursville site, who is committed to rural fieldwork and engagement of local communities in the concerted management of natural resources (hunting and fishing). Your main responsibility will be to implement activities aimed at balancing food security issues with wildlife conservation challenges through sustainable and legal exploitation of wild fauna populations.

Space for Giants is recruiting a Programme Manager to oversee the development and implementation of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) Mitigation Project to be delivered through The Giants Club Initiative in Gabon. Project delivery will take place in partnership with the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux (ANPN) to secure the livelihoods of local farmers and promote protection for elephants.

The training culminates in forest governance certificates, with grading based on successfully completed modules. Training location: CRESA Forêts-Bois, Nkolbisson, Yaoundé, Date of training: February 12 to 22, 2019

The World Wide Fund for Nature seeks a Consultant to support the Ad hoc Committee in charge of the Finalization of the National Sustainable Palm Oil Strategy (NSPOS). Deadline for applications: 10 days upon publication of offer

Working under the supervision of the International Union for Conservation of Nature ESARO Technical Coordinator, Conservation Areas & Species Programme, the Project Manager will be responsible for the performance, communications, partner relationships, and all technical aspects of the project as well as developing and maintaining strong relationships with the East African Community and the project partners.

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) works with the people of Africa to ensure its wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. The organization is seeking high-performing individuals to fill the position of Wildlife Law Enforcement Associate. S/he will assist the supervisor in the advancement of AWF’s engagement in wildlife law enforcement and enhancement of deterrent sentencing of wildlife crimes in francophone Africa.

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is seeking a high-performing individuals to fill the position of Senior Community Project Officer (SCDO). She/he will be responsible for working with different stakeholders to assist local communities living around Mkomazi National Park in the Tsavo-Mkomazi landscape to implement AWF's project, Strengthening community engagement in anti-poaching operations and reducing human-wildlife conflicts in the cross-border area of Tsavo (Kenya) and Mkomazi (Tanzania).

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Africa Program is seeking a dynamic, experienced individual to lead the Madagascar program. The Country Director will work closely with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between country program activities and the regional structure. The Madagascar Country Director is WCS's legal representative in Madagascar and is responsible for all WCS activities in the country. Application deadline: 19 October 2018.

Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter addressed to the Minister of Tourism and Environment, 11th Floor, Tour Nabemba.  P.O. Box: 958 Brazzaville-Congo. The applications should be forwarded by e-mail to secretariatministre@ministere tourisme.gouv.cg no later than one month after the date of publication.

Within the context of the Sida-funded project ‘Leading the Change: Civil Society, Rights and Environment,’ CAD and WWF seek the services of a consultant to study and propose measures to remove practical barriers to women’s participation in NR decision-making processes around protected areas in Cameroon. 

TRAFFIC has an opportunity for a new role to join our team in Central Africa. The overall purpose of this position is to co-ordinate and provide technical support for the effective and efficient implementation of the wildlife (fauna) component of TRAFFIC conservation work in Central Africa which covers the ten-member countries of the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC). Location: Cameroon Country Programme Office, Yaoundé, Cameroon

An outstanding leader with proven managerial coordination and communication skills, you’ll also need a good understanding of conservation, development and socio-economic issues in Central Africa, including substantial experience of working in the region. Deadline for applications: 6^th September 2018

The Africa Programme at ZSL is focussed on some of the largest and most intact landscapes in the region with 3 programmes in Cameroon, Kenya and the W-Airly-Pendjari landscape in West Africa. We take a landscape approach to our work with protected areas and communities at the core of this. Our diverse portfolio of projects cover freshwater, mangrove, savannah and tropical forest ecosystems and a range of threatened species from black rhino, elephants and lions to manatees, turtles and pangolins. Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 9^th September 2018.

Building upon the success of GYBN's 2017 series of Capacity-Building Workshops and thanks to generous support from the Japan Biodiversity Fund, the European Commission, the CBD Secretariat, the African Wildlife Foundation, Engajamundo and the Telangana Forest Department, GYBN will organize another three Youth Capacity-Building Workshops for ASIA, AFRICA and LATIN-AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN in 2018/19. Please apply through this form by August 31 2018 at 23:59

Terms of reference for the recruitment of an international consultant, or consultancy firm or NGO to conduct the Mano River Union (MRU) Forest Landscape Restoration Opportunity Assessment (ROAM). The duration of the service is 60-man days over a period of four (04) calendar months. Deadline for application: August 20, 2018 at 6pm.

The Institute of Geography and Sustainability (IGD) seeks to fill one position of Graduate Assistant, for a maximum period of 5 years. This position is linked to the Development, Societies, and Environment research group. Deadline : 31th  of August 2018

Expressions of interest may be sent by e-mail or submitted in person in five (05) copies to the Executive Secretariat of the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) no later than 10 August 2018 at 12 noon prompt.

The Executive Secretary of COMIFAC invites Consultants / Consortiums to express their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide proof of relevant qualifications and experience required to provide the services (brochures, references regarding execution of similar contracts, experience working under comparable conditions, proof of expertise needed to work among international and local experts, etc.). Consultants may come together to enhance their respective skills.

We are looking for an experienced, bilingual (French and English) consultant to provide an assessment of EU policies and processes including funding that support the development and implementation of community forests.

The Forestry Officer reports to the Team Leader, Forest Resources Management Team, under the overall guidance of the Chief (Policy and Resources). Deadline for Application: 9 July 2018.

The ideal candidate will have a campaigning background and the ability to turn complex policy jargon into clear narratives. He/she will be an excellent team worker with a strong degree of autonomy, able to work with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds, show initiative, and deliver accurate communications under pressure. Deadline for applications: 12:00 13th July 2018

We are looking for a Partner and General Finance Officer to provide strong and professional support to the organisation. The post will be full time, with an indicative split of three days working on partner finance related matters and two days providing general financial and admin support to the organisation. There will, however, be flexibility required based on demand and workload. Deadline for applications: 12:00 13^th July 2018

For participants without oral or poster presentation, please notice that all payments should be done before July 30, 2018. After payment, please kindly send to the organizing committee (iufroyaounde2018@gwdg.de) a confirmation of the money transfer with a justification of your payment category (e.g students ID, proof of affiliation, etc.). A formal invitation letter will be sent to each participant after the payment confirmation.

For our country operation in Cameroon – one of the largest in the Central Africa Region - we are looking for a dynamic and committed Country Director to replace the current incumbent due to go on retirement. The retained candidate will drive high performance of our Country programme with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff, and strong financial resources, delivering conservation impact on issues and in places that are key for WWF’s global Network Initiatives and conservation priorities.

WWF-Gabon is looking for a rigorous, open-minded, passionate and tenacious Fundraising Specialist to mobilize funds from diversified sources (public and private donors, corporates and other relevant investors and stakeholders) ensuring financial viability of the program to support the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan, covering Gabon and the Republic of Congo. Deadline for applications: 08 June 2018

Recruitment of consultants for the revision of administrative, financial and accounting procedures manuals for the Central African forests Commission executive secretariat, as well as the strengthening of the capacities of the personnel of the COMIFAC executive secretariat in these domains. The files for the expressions of interest should be sent electronically to the following addresses : email address : ipjobs@meticorp.com and to : comifac@comifac.org, Latest 06 June 2018, at 16h00

The Aspire Grant Program provides competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.

The Country Director will maintain and nurture existing, and develop new, relationships and partnerships with relevant actors in the country, including government authorities, donor agencies, national and international NGOs, private sector and research institutions. She/He will also identify fundraising opportunities and secure funds for the programme, including the preparation of fundraising proposals. Closing Date: Midnight (23:59) Sunday 7th May 2018

The Project Manager will support the team's engagements in West Africa, particularly on bird and biodiversity safeguard and biodiversity mainstreaming into policy frameworks and development agenda. She/He will also engage with BirdLife Partner NGOs and corporate entities to identify sustainability opportunities, particularly related to offshore and near-shore developments in West Africa.  Application deadline: 3rd May 2018

 In the 2018/2019 project cycle, the QIAO Plan intends to support one-year projects with funding volumes of $ 100,000 - 200,000 each, as well as longer-term projects with a maximum duration of three years and total contribution of up to $ 1.5 million each. Financial support will be made in grant form and cannot be used for any commercial purposes. The communication should be sent no later than 20 May 2018, 24:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST).

ZSL are seeking an individual with extensive leadership experience to drive forward the Kenya Country Programme. The successful candidate will be ZSL’s representative in Kenya and be responsible for the management and strategic direction of the Programme. The post holder will report to ZSL’s Senior Programme Manager for Africa in London and oversee all ZSL’s operations in Kenya.

The deadline for receipt by the secretariat of both new and revised project and pre-project proposals for this project cycle is: 27 April 2018

Find below a list of funding and graduate studies opportunities for your research and conservation ideas: Young champions of the earth: seven people, one person from the each of the global regions, will be given significant financial and technical support to actualize their environmental ideas. Do you have any outstanding idea on how to solve environmental problems? This is a great opportunity to present your ideas and receive support for it. Apply by April 2, 2018...

The Wildlife Conservation Society is looking to fill a Regional Security Manager position. She/He will design, implement and monitor threat mitigation strategies, including personnel risk management, asset management and communications protocols, in cooperation with all country directors. The Regional Security Manager will assist all country directors with the recruitment and/or designation of staff best suited to oversee security processes within each country program.

8 March 2018 · FSC is currently looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Officer (m/f) to be based in Bonn, Germany. Deadline for applications: 05 April 2018.

FSC is currently looking for a Marketing Officer (m/f) to be based in Bonn, Germany. Deadline for applications: 15 April 2018

WWF-Central African Republic is looking for a dynamic, passionate and dedicated Technical Advisor, to ensure effectiveness of community development and livelihood initiatives in our conservation objectives.  Deadline for applications: 3 Avril 2018

WWF Gabon is urgently looking for a National (Local) Consultant to map and characterize the various stakeholders in the timber sector operating in the Nkok Special Economic Zone in Gabon.

We look to strengthen our team in Wageningen with a qualified mid-career professional (m/f) with expertise in business and finance approaches that link forest-dependent small holders and communities to value chains and making these work on the ground.

Birdlife International is looking to fill a West Africa Marine Programme Assistant position. She/He will support the West Africa Marine Programme Coordinator in the development and delivery of marine conservation targets in West Africa.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is looking to fill a Regional Marine and Coastal Programme Coordinator position. She/He will provide technical advice, guidance and support on Marine and Coastal conservation to Project Offices and/or Country Offices and act as the focal point for Marine and Coastal related activities particularly with Members, Commissions, partners and other IUCN component programmes as required.

Birdlife International is looking to fill a Seabird Projects Assistant position. She/He will assist with the coordination of the implementation of activities by the partners of the Coastal Seabirds and Cape Verde Seabird projects.

The World Wildlife Fund is looking to fill the Ruvuma Landscape Coordinator position. She/He will support the Ruvuma Landscape Trans-boundary Coordination in the promotion of trans-boundary ecosystem conservation and cooperation between Tanzania and Mozambique.

Pathfinder International is looking to fill a Conservation and Livelihoods Officer position for the Health of the People and Environment - Lake Victoria Basin (HoPE-LVB) project. She/He will provide support supervision to Community Based Organizations and community groups in collaboration with other HoPE-LVB team members in the successful implementation of the HoPE-LVB model at the community level.

WWF-DRC is looking for an Expert to manage the bonobo conservation project and to develop Ecotourism to help achieve its new ambitious goals and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Deadline for applications: 19 March 2018

Companies, communities, and governments need help advancing concrete solutions for the responsible management of natural resources and supply chains. This CSE course will give you the best practices, methods and theory needed to advance participatory engagement and problem solving.

Tenders must reach the office of GWP Cameroon or the following e-mail addresses: elouganoelle@yahoo.fr, ebandastevie@gmail.com, no later than 10 calendar days after publication of this offer before 5:00pm local time. No bids will be received after the date and time of the deadline. All inquiries should be sent only by email to the following address: elouganoelle@yahoo.fr 

WWF-DRC is recruiting the role of Protected Area Advisor (PA Advisor) for our programme in Democratic Republic of Congo to help us achieve our new ambitious goals, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Deadline for applications: 3 February 2017.

FOKABS is looking for an Economist. The successful applicant will work across several projects, with a focus on the economics of: climate change adaptation, mitigation, renewable energy and natural resource management. The Economist will also be responsible for growing our client action business in the Central African region.

FOKABS is looking for a full stack software developer intern who is a self-starter, can work independently, and is highly motivated to contribute in helping us build the next generation of carbon credits trading platform.

We are pleased to announce the 2018 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Central Africa Regional Program...

The Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) will be responsible for the technical quality control of projects and support through advisory and capacity building services that lead to overall regional project process....

The Center for Social Excellence (CSE) is seeking applications for the 2018 long training course in Social Forestry of the TFT Center for Social Excellence aimed at young African graduates. The course will be conducted simultaneously in French and English.

OFAC is looking for an expert. Deadline for applications: 14th December 2017 at 12h00 Yaounde time. Duration: One year with possibility to renew over 3.5 years. Location: Yaounde-Executive Secretariat of COMIFAC.

The Technical Officer’s (TO) role will be to carry out the mission of observation of the Protected Areas carried out by OFAC on behalf of the COMIFAC, under the joint supervision of the Regional Coordinator of the RIOFAC support project to OFAC and the Coordinator of the IUCN Regional program for Protected Areas and Biodiversity. The TO will be IUCN full staff, seconded at OFAC in Yaoundé. She/He will work closely with the Observatory technicians, the JRC regional web developer seconded at OFAC, the IUCN, OFAC, RAPAC and JRC teams on site and abroad.

The consultant will support the work of the DRC Programmes team on work related to participatory land use planning in DRC, which will be implemented in synergy with projects on community forests in the region. Closing date: 8th December 2017.

WWF Gabon is seeking an international consultant to undertake the evaluation of a WWF funded field conservation program in the southern of Gabon (Complex of Protected Areas of Gamba Landscape). All candidates interested in conducting this evaluation on a consultant basis should submit, no later than 30 November 2017...

We are looking for 4 bloggers in total (our faces) with one face to be selected from each of 4 global regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America). Each winning face will travel and meet fascinating people within his or her own region, except for the European blogger who will be travelling in Eastern & Southern Africa.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is looking to fill a Technical Advisor Biodiversity Action Planning Central Africa position. She/He will lead on-site field operations and will oversee the implementation of the key Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) components which include the improvement of the biodiversity baseline, the assessment of direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity and the identification of relevant and feasible mitigation measures to address these impacts.

The World Wildlife Fund is looking to fill a Law Enforcement Advisor position. She/He will assist the Park Manager and park staffs implement a law enforcement strategy for protecting and managing this large conservation initiative in the Salonga National Park and surrounding landscape.

The Staff Auditor III will be responsible for the management of strategic and high visibility certification audits and assessments for RA-Cert’s certification services. Responsibilities will include audit planning and scheduling, stakeholder communications, on-site visits, and report writing. S/he will also manage the certification process for a subset of RA-Cert region clients and provide customer service, report reviews, quality control. S/he will support Manager, Africa in quality control, training, as well as other new business initiatives.

WWF-DRC is recruiting the role of Law Enforcement Advisor for our programme in Democratic Republic of Congo to help us achieve our new ambitious goals, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Deadline for applications: 5 November 2017.

Transparency International (TI)  is seeking a consultant to prepare a participatory assessment of the governance, transparency and accountability performance of the Central African Forest Initiative.

Please submit your abstracts (maximum 300 words) to iufroyaounde2018@gwdg.de before January 26, 2018. The scientific committee will transmit their decision by March 5, 2018. Authors of the selected abstracts will be invited to submit their full manuscripts to the conference organisers by July 12, 2018.

From 27 to 28 October 2017 at the Agricultural Training Center (CAPAM) in Zamakoé-Mbalmayo at Carrefour Gibier.

We’re looking for a Computer Engineer who likes to solve difficult problems related to climate change and carbon footprint offsetting and calculation. The Engineer must be great at designing and building large and complex (yet maintainable) systems in less than the time that most competent people think possible. Should have a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or the equivalent.

As part of continued efforts to improve climate resilience of WASH services in the Sanaga Mayo Sub-Watershed Project, the Global Water Partnership seeks a consultant to create a rainwater harvesting system. Applications must reach the GWP Cameroon office no later than 5 p.m. local time on Monday, 25 September 2017.

SAS is currently accepting papers and posters for its 2018 Discovery Summit Europe. We are looking for presenters who can share how they have solved important problems with JMP. Each year our paper and poster presenters are a source of inspiration for the Discovery Summit Europe - posing and challenging analytic theories, benchmarking best practices and conceiving innovative concepts. Presenters will shape the conference conversation about how to apply analytics in forward-looking companies around the globe.

Participation is open to individual or legal persons including institutions / consulting firms working in the field. Tenders may be submitted in English or French. Tenders must reach the office of GWP Cameroon no later than 5:00 pm local time on Monday 25^th September 2017. No submission will be received beyond the deadline.

Within  the framework of implementation of the regional UNDP-COMIFAC project , COMIFAC is seeking a National Expert for the Republic of Cameroon with expertise  in the field of socio-economics, law and environmental finance (with a special focus on protected areas in the Congo Basin/Central Africa).

She/He will establish and maintain systems for project operations; coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders (including USAID, ministries, high-level government officials, and private sector partners); manage local implementation teams, and collaborate with local partners to improve capacity.

The Master of Science (MSc) in “Managing the Science-Policy Interface on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Development in West Africa - SPIBES” is a 2-year interdisciplinary course designed to provide students with broad, high-quality information and skills needed to facilitate the operation of science-policy interfaces such as the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), as a means for achieving sustainable development goals in West Africa.

The study’s overall aim is to define priorities and develop a plan to enhance the capacities and participation of actors of the AEPHA sector of the sub-watershed of the Mayo Tsanaga river in ensuring climate change resilience of AEPHA services.

The Forestry Officer (Forest Management) position (P4 level) in the Forest Resources Management Team (FAO Forestry Division) has been re-advertised.  Deadline for application 25 August. Applicants who already applied to this VA will not need to apply again in order to be considered.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is looking to fill a Regional Director position. This position requires an accomplished and credible manager with good understanding of environmental policy issues in the regional context. The Regional Director is supported by a range of experts but has the institutional responsibility to authoritatively handle a broad spectrum of subjects ranging from biodiversity and ecosystem based resource management strategies and policies to organizational management and financial planning.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is looking to fill a Chief of Party (COP) position. The COP will be responsible for Endangered Ecosystems of Northern Tanzania institutional coordination and grant management with USAID and other USAID/Tanzania sponsored projects. The COP will work closely with the eight project partners and ensure compliance with USAID policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities: Assist in the design of data collection methodology and procedures following the OFAC indicators framework. Contribute to maintaining the link between RIOFAC and the focal point of OFAC on the one hand, and between RIOFAC and the national coordination teams of COMIFAC in member countries on the other....

Endangered Ecosystems of Northern Tanzania (EENT) is a Cooperative Agreement (AID-621-A-15-00004) funded by USAID/Tanzania and is designed to protect critical habitats and wildlife, as well as improve livelihoods in a well-defined ecosystem in northern Tanzania. The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for EENT institutional coordination and grant management with USAID and other USAID/Tanzania sponsored projects.

Conservation International (CI) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Country Director for our Madagascar program. Setting the strategic and programmatic direction of the country program, the Country Director will be responsible for senior-level program management and ensuring that program strategies, initiatives and outcomes advance CI's human development and conservation priorities. The Country Director provides broad programmatic, project, monitoring and technical oversight and continuously engages key internal and external partners critical to program success.   

The call for funding from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will be open online from 3rd July 2017 to 11th August 2017 included. The pre-selected projects will be rewieved for a potential grant from 2019. Therefore, the funding requested must cover activities carried out from 2019.

 

The World Wide Fund for Nature Seeks a Wildlife Veterinarian for Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas in Central African Republic. Deadline for applications: 04 August 2017.

Training to obtain a Diploma of Higher Learning (D.E.S.) or Diploma of Advanced Studies (D.E.A.) in  biodiversity management and sustainable forest management to be offered at the University of Kisangani (UNIKIS). Deadline for applications: 05 August 2017 at midnight.

In 2017-2018, CLEAA seeks to re-boot the program to continue facilitating a “learning-by-doing” experience for promising African EA professionals throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, including by...The curriculum vitae and proposal should be sent, by email by July 31, 2017.

The AUC launches the Call for Proposals for the implementation of the Global Monitoring for environment and Security (GMES) and Africa Programme.

Conservation International is looking for an innovative Regional Programme Manager who can provide strategic support and programmatic direction for Wildlife and Wildlife Enforcement Programmes across Africa. Reporting to the Executive Director, Wildlife Programmes in our Africa Field Division, s/he will be responsible for the support and management of a portfolio of conservation, livelihoods....

The World-Wide Fund for Nature seeks a Logistics Assistant- Jengi TNS Lobeke Programme. Deadline for applications: June 20th, 2017.

Date of training: From 21 to 28 August 2017. Training venue: Abidjan - Cote d'Ivoire. This course aims to develop innovative approaches and sustainable solutions to hurdles in supply chains of agricultural raw materials.

The Greening Consumption and Production Massive Open Online Course runs from 31 May through 12 July 2017. This FREE, trilingual, six-week facilitated course is hosted by UNDP, in partnership with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the NBSAP Forum and The Nature Conservancy. Each week, the course facilitators will guide you to take online lessons as well as to read supplemental material, complete homework assignments, and engage through webinars and online discussions. The course can be taken in English, Spanish and French.

The Business and Biodiversity Technical Advisor will be responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of the Programme's contribution to in-country Africa conservation projects and grants.  In particular, this includes deliverables for landscape projects in Cameroon, with a focus on oil palm, rubber, timber, and mining. The Technical Advisor provides technical support on private sector engagement, industry best practice, particularly environmental best practice for production, and represents Zoological Society of London in its relationship with relevant industry groups and companies. 

World Wildlife Fund, the world's leading conservation organization, seeks a Chief of Party candidate for the USAID - funded Combatting Wildlife Crime Project (CWCP) in KAZA and Namibia, a part of USAID's regional Combatting Wildlife Crime in Southern Africa Program. The CWCP seeks to counter growing threats from transnational wildlife crime to globally important populations of black rhino and elephant in northwest Namibia and the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), respectively.  

The Assistant Director-Operations, under the general direction of the Executive Director, will beresponsible for the overall operations of the Organization; for external relations and communication;and for promoting producer-consumer relations including on issues related to markets and forestproducts supply chains.

The RIFFEAC Regional Coordinator has declared closed the period for submission of applications for REDD+ scholarships.

Terms of Reference for the recruitment of a consultant to carry out a Review and Analysis of ESIAs and ESMPs of selected infrastructure, extractive and agro-industrial projects in the Campo Ma’an Technical Operations Unit.

The CMS Secretariat would like to draw attention to a call from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) to take part in the review of the four regional assessments of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and the thematic assessment on land degradation and restoration.

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button. Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

The Small Scale Initiative Programme (SSIP) has launched a new call for project proposals. The goal of this programme is to strengthen the civil society in Central and West Africa by supporting the implementation of biodiversity protection and local development projects. Short listing of a concept note followed by submission of full proposal before September 15^th, 2017 latest. 

Climate policies and climate governance systems both at a national and international level, have been formalized thanks partly due to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and due to peer pressure posed by the countries keen to implement climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

The Social Media Officer will play a key role on our marketing team, focusing on managing social media communities, creating and analyzing social media content, and furthering AWF’s value proposition as Africa’s conservation leader across the continent.

The 2017-2021 Strategic Plan development mission will be carried out by an outstanding consultant who will submit a detailed methodology. Tenders must be sent by e-mail to the following addresses before May 02nd 2017…

The Central African Network of Forestry and Environmental Training Institutions   (RIFFEAC) is awarding scholarships with the support of the Strengthening  Institutional Capacities for REDD+ Project to promote sustainable management of Congo Basin forests (PREREDD+ Project ). The scholarships are intended for students from countries in the Central African Forest Commission zone, working on REDD+ themes. The deadline for applications is 20 April 2017.

Fern has opened a tender for individuals and organisations to produce a briefing paper on strengthing forest governance in African Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. 20 days of full time work carried out over a 6 week period. The draft report will be available by July 2017. The final report will be published in September 2017.

The bushmeat specialist will serve as the technical lead to the WCS urban bushmeat team, leading the design of research with partners, supervising field research, co-designing and tracking the program’s monitoring and evaluation work, providing advice to country programs on bushmeat related issues, and reporting and writing up program results for scientific and lay audiences.

The subject should read Application for position of Regional Coordinator for GWP Central Africa’.  Deadline for applications: APRIL 9th, 2017. This call is open to any individual in the Central Africa region, with a nationality of one of the GWP Central Africa region countries (Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome & Principe).

Please send a Letter of Interest, two writing samples and your CV to the USFS' Country Coordinator with “USFS Central Africa Comms Specialist” in the subject line. Finalists will be contacted...

Deadline for applications: 21st March 2017

Expressions of interest must be written in French, explicitly bearing the label "Expression of interest in the recruitment of a technical auditing firm of the PARAFE Project" and must be submitted no later than 27 March 2017 September 2014 at 2 p.m. local time...

The Office of Evaluation (OED) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an evaluation of two projects funded by the Global Environment Facility. Deadline for Applications: 1 March 2017

The Country program director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of management of WCS programs in Nigeria and for identification and assessment of additional opportunities as they arise. The Nigeria Program is managed within WCS's Sudano-Sahel Region.

WWF-DRC is looking for a Program Administrator for its Salonga programme to help achieve its new ambitious goals and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. All applications should be sent to recruit-wwfdrc@wwfdrc.org. The subject should read SNP-PA Deadline for applications: 28 February 2017

Our FLEGT team is currently seeking both national and international consultants and advisers with experience working in the Congo Basin, as well as skills in the forestry sector, governance of natural resources, diplomacy and facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, for a variety of short and long term missions on projects in the Congo Basin and other regions of French-speaking Africa.

University of Wolverhampton, Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT) is looking to recruit an M&E firm to provide services over the lifetime of our recently commissioned 4 year project – Citizen Voices for Change: Congo Basin Forest Monitoring Project. The M&E services will , include a baseline study in the first quarter of year 1, mid-term review at the beginning of year 3 and final evaluation following the end of the project in year 4.

This position is responsible for undertaking relevant research on wildlife trade, within the Central Africa regions. The role holder will identify actions designed to reduce illegal or unsustainable trade within Africa and between Africa, Asia, other regions and major international wildlife markets. Work will require applying an insight-led, results-oriented and collaborative approach.

The Central Africa and Great Lakes Directorate (DACGL) of the Agence universitaire de la francophonie (AUF) is inviting applications from its member institutions region-wide. Aim: To support institutions in strengthening training through professionalization, pedagogical innovation and employability of young graduates. The invitation is open from 5 January to 18 March 2017 (midnight, Yaounde time). The invitation to tender is open from 5 January to 18 March 2017 (midnight, Yaounde-Cameroon time).

The objective of the evaluation is to gather evidence of the project’s impact measured against the objectives and key indicators set out in the original project description. The project’s overall objective is to improve forest governance through linking REDD+ and FLEGT in four target countries in Central and West Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia and the Republic of Congo). Applications should be submitted by 1st February 2017.

CCPO seeks to recruit a volunteer to provide support to the Head of Policy WCP and the CCPO Law enforcement Officer (a.i.). All applications should be sent to recruit- cam@wwfcam.org , with CC to aononino@wwfcam.org   and levouna@wwfcam.org with reference “Volunteer Law enforcement support” not later than January 30Th, 2017.

We are recruiting the role of Specialist, Markets Practice for our International Secretariat to help us achieve our new ambitious goals, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature. Deadline for applications: 22 January 2017. WWF Office in Nairobi or other location in Africa.

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is seeking a REDD+ Expert to reinforce its REDD Team. Interested candidates are requested to send CV with cover letter by 6th February 2017, using our online application form.  If it is not possible for you to apply online please send your application to…

The Academy of Excellence is opening a high level training session in technical and community project management in emergency situations. Each trainee must successfully pass 7 international certifications in water, hygiene and sanitation technical project management issued by the NGO OXFAM International.

Successful projects demonstrate a firm commitment to increase human and institutional taxonomic and/or collection management capacity. The favorable outcome of the applications will depend on the quality of the submitted project, the quality of the candidate as judged from his CV, the eligibility of the candidate and the expertise, collections and infrastructure available at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and in Belgium.

The Data Entry Assistant will be responsible for inputting information in an accurate and consistent manner into TRAFFIC's database as part of the ‘Reducing trade threats to Africa’s wild species and ecosystems (RETTA) through strengthened knowledge and action in Africa and beyond’ project as well as into the AFRICA-TWIX database, and support the AFRICA-TWIX Project Manager.

Dear Friends of the Foundation, we are pleased to announce that our Call for proposals for 2017 is now open: "All sectors" projects will henceforth extend to Burma and small-scale projects on endangered animal species. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 1 February 2017, regardless of project type.

WWF seeks the services of a consultant to carry an evaluation of a WWF Netherlands funded three years Program to support environmental best practice policies and implementation in palm oil, mining and related infrastructure development aimed at advancing a green economy in the Congo Basin. All candidates interested in conducting this evaluation should submit, no later than December 15, 2016…

Under the responsibility of the Head of Unit, in close coordination with the EU Facilitator of CBFP, and jointly with other colleagues working in the unit, you will be working in the areas of sustainable management of forests and biodiversity (governance, conservation, climate change)… If we caught your interest, we are looking forward to your application until 27.11.2016.

The Sahara Conservation Fund (SCF) is a young and dynamic NGO established in 2004 to address the extinction crisis facing the wildlife of the Sahara and neighbouring Sahelian grasslands of Africa. SCF focuses on the conservation of threatened species and their habitats. Projects include the establishment and management of protected areas, the reintroduction of lost species, and hands-on training of African professionals through applied research, wildlife survey and monitoring.

Session objectives: to develop the participants’ ability to identify viable project ideas, to teach participants how to craft relevant projects that will appeal to financial partners, Strengthen participants’ capacities to develop synergies.

Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), in collaboration with the US Forest Service, as a part of the US Agency for International Development’s bilateral programs in Uganda, seeks a full-time technical advisor to provide technical support to the National Forestry Authority of Uganda. The technical advisor will provide strategic and technical guidance on mapping Central Forest Reserves and other attendant technical issues within the National Forestry Authority.

These grants support short-term non-degree training that enhances skills necessary for effective conservation work and career advancement. Most training programs are less than 6 months in duration and applicants are expected to return their jobs with new skills that help to build capacity in their organization. The grant covers training costs up to US$5,000.

This position will also ensure efficient and effective coordination and management of logistics and support landscape procurement to ensure good value for money. This entails the provision to Congo Landscape Manager and staff with regular assistance and advice in understanding, interpreting and implementing AWF and donors policies and procedures regarding finance, assets and procurement along with maintaining a good relationship with and timely reporting to the headquarter and partners. The position holder directly reports to the Finance and Administration Officer.

WWF-CAR seeks a Principal Technical Advisor whose major function will be the overall implementation and supervision of its field Programme in support to the CAR Government. They will collaborate for the management of the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas (DSPA) and its broader landscape, in its aim to maintain the biodiversity of the south-western forests of the CAR.

Implementation conditions, lessons for COMIFAC countries and recommendations on several important aspects including: financing, ambition, the NDCs, adaptation, mitigation, transparency, capacity-building, technology transfer, etc. 

This consultancy contract is for approx 50 days of work to conduct an external evaluation for a DfID-funded TRAFFIC project on China-Cameroon timber trade. The work needs to take place between Nov 2016 and May 2018. For further details, please refer to the Terms of Reference...

We are looking for someone to lead delivery of key TRAFFIC communications outputs, with a particular emphasis on development of communications approaches and content to enhance and extend the organization’s reach to a wider cross-section of target audiences

The Election Task Force has initiated the election for the RFP for Central Africa as the position is currently vacant. A Call for Election was sent out on July 1, 2016 while Call for Nomination was sent on July 4, 2016.  Nomination is now closed and the Election Task Force is currently reviewing and verifying the nomination documents. The Call for Voting will be announced soon.

Palladium is seeking to recruit a FLEGT Facilitator in Côte d’Ivoire, who will be responsible for facilitation of the VPA process in Côte d’Ivoire and will work closely with the EU (Delegation and European Commission Headquarters) and the full range of Ivorian stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire. The position will report to the Project Director and will be based in Palladium’s office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with occasional travel within Côte d’Ivoire and regionally.

The ideal candidate will be interested in rapid career progression within consultancy, having the skills, experience and knowledge necessary for the implementation of leading-practice biodiversity management programmes as they apply to large development projects. Deadline: 5 September 2016.

We are looking for a Junior Conservation Biologist for our Cameroon Programme Office, who will be responsible for over all day-to-day implementation of agreed ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke national Park (NP). The incumbent will also generally assist the Technical Advisor in the implementation of conservation activities in the national Park and overall management of the site.

The project targets the conservation of populations of flagship species for WWF. To this end, WWF Gabon actively seeking a Project Manager based in Makokou.

World Wildlife Fund seeks a Chief of Party to plan, coordinate and oversee program activities related to the contract between WWF and USAID's Central Africa Forest Ecosystems Conservation (CAFEC) of the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), Phase III, to support the goal of CAFEC which is to maintain the ecological integrity of the humid forest ecosystems of the Congo Basin through sustainable management of forests and reduction of threats to biodiversity, specifically in four Landscapes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Special Requirements: 5+ years of off-grid renewable energy project development; Knowledge of load forecasting, demand side management, and energy efficiency optimization and energy/environmental markets is an advantage; Technical knowledge of micro grids and other isolated grid systems...

WWF seeks a Chief of Party (CoP) to plan, coordinate and oversee program activities related to the contract between WWF and USAID’s CAFEC of the CARPE Phase III... WWF is looking to fill this position as quickly as possible and it is currently funded until November 2018...

The World Wide Fund for Nature seeks a Programme Administration & Accounting Officer - Jengi TNS Lobeke Programme. Under the technical guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the PAFO will maintain detailed records of all financial transactions related to the Jengi TNS programme under the supervision of the Project/Program Manager in an organized and professional manner. Deadline for applications: 14TH august, 2016.

The FAO Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Programme (FAO FLEGT Programme) is now accepting concept notes from government institutions, civil society and private sector organizations in timber-producing countries engaged in Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with the EU.

we are looking for a dynamic and committed Technical Advisor - Jengi TNS Lobeke Programme, for the Cameroon Country Programme Office. The incumbent is assisting the Programme Manager in providing technical and scientific advice on the overall development and implementation of the Lobeke Programme, in line with the Management Plan of Lobeke National Park, and the WWF Cameroon Country conservation Strategy.

The selected validator must produce a validation report based on information collected both in the PES projects documents and the field and transmit it to Plan Vivo Foundation. Email a C.V and a cover letter to RecruitConsCab@wwfcam.org cc mnjayou@wwfcam.org. The subject should read PES project Validator. Deadline for application: 5 th August 2016

Un nouveau concours lancé aujourd'hui attribuera une bourse de 100 millions USD à une seule proposition visant à contribuer à résoudre un problème critique qui touche les gens, les lieux, ou la planète. Le concours de la Fondation, appelé 100&Change, est ouvert aux organisations qui travaillent dans un domaine d'activité n'importe où. Les candidats doivent identifier à la fois le problème qu'ils tentent de résoudre et la solution qu'ils proposent. Les propositions concurrentielles devront être pertinentes, vérifiables, durables et réalisables.

Due to time constraints and fund, the evaluators will have to travel to Cameroon and DRC and organise emeetings with forest officers and relevant stakeholders in the three other countries of the region. During his/her stay in the region the consultant will have interviews with key partners, including logging companies, forestry ministry officials, professional organisations like ATIBT, local stakeholders (NGOs, CBOs, etc.). The logistics around these meeting will be facilitated by Cameroon and DRC offices. The emeetings with the countries not visited will be facilitated by the RFO in collaboration by countries’ forest officers.

The project aims to involve more than 1000 young entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector; "Agripreneurs" or youths interested in agriculture will join a six-month mentoring program under the project “Capacity Building of youth entrepreneurship in Agriculture”.

Deadline for submissions is 30th July, 2016. The ten (10) competitively selected business enterprises will receive all expenses paid trip (air ticket, conference registration, and hotel costs) for participation at the RUFORUM Biennial Conference (17th -21st October, 2016) in Cape Town, South Africa. The selected young innovators will also receive a competition cash price award.

A new competition launched today will award a $100 million grant to a single proposal designed to help solve a critical problem affecting people, places, or the planet. The Foundation’s competition, called100&Change, is open to organizations working in any field of endeavor anywhere. Applicants must identify both the problem they are trying to solve, as well as their proposed solution. Competitive proposals will be meaningful, verifiable, durable, and feasible.

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities. Mid-career conservation professionals from select WWF-US priority countries must meet all of the eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant. Applicants may request up to $6,500 for the proposed training.

The WWF/ICCN partnership is seeking a very capable individual who appreciates the challenges of working in a remote African National Park and can find appropriate solutions that keep the field staff operational and therefore better able to protect the parks resources.

A new competition launched today will award a $100 million grant to a single proposal designed to help solve a critical problem affecting people, places, or the planet. The Foundation’s competition, called100&Change, is open to organizations working in any field of endeavor anywhere. Applicants must identify both the problem they are trying to solve, as well as their proposed solution. Competitive proposals will be meaningful, verifiable, durable, and feasible.

Professional Development Grants (PDGs) provide support for mid-career conservationists to pursue short-term, non-degree training to upgrade their knowledge and skills. These trainings can include short courses, certificate trainings, or conferences among other training opportunities. Mid-career conservation professionals from select WWF-US priority countries must meet all of the eligibility criteria to be considered for a grant.

Following the success of 1st Edition, the Women for Africa Foundation (FMxA), in line with its mission of contributing to the development of Africa through its women, is launching the 2nd Edition of SCIENCE BY WOMEN programme, with the aim to promote African women’s leadership in scientific research and technology transfer and to foster the capacity of the research centres in their home countries. The main goal is to enable African women researchers and scientists to tackle the great challenges faced by Africa through research in health, agriculture and food security, water, energy and climate change, as well as mathematics and economic science.

BirdLife is seeking to recruit an experienced individual for the position of Senior Communications Officer to provide direction and co-ordination of the communication, education and public awareness (CEPA) aspects of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)’s Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Regional Implementation Team and ensure they are successfully implemented.

BirdLife is seeking to recruit an experienced individual for the position of Small Grants Manager to manage a programme of Small Grants for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF)’s Guinean Forests of West Africa Biodiversity Hotspot Regional Implementation Team (GFWA RIT). The GFWA RIT will be responsible for establishing and administering small and large grants programs to support promising conservation initiatives in the 11 hotspot countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Equatorial Guinea).

The European Commission announces its 3rd Global Event ‘Innovative and effective approaches to climate change adaptation and other post COP21 agreement priorities’, to be held,on 12-13-14 September 2016 in Brussels, Belgium.

The mission to conduct the feasibility study of the project for establishing a carbon fund to reduce deforestation and improve the living conditions of the population in the Sangha Tri­-national will aim to...

WWF-Regional Office for Africa- Yaoundé Hub seeks a Head of Policy Whose major functions will be developing and delivering the Central Africa strand of the WWF and TRAFFIC WCP, securing high level political and corporate commitments as well as programmatic impact delivery. S/He will do this through two primary functions...

Description: AWF is looking to identify an experienced Chief of Party for its anticipated Biodiversity program in South Sudan. This program is part of USAID's objectives to build foundations for conservation, anti-trafficking, land and natural resource management, conflict mitigation, and security, and will enhance women and youth with livelihoods and economic opportunities, through fishing, vegetable gardening and small scale micro-enterprise activities to disengage them from wildlife poaching.

The coordinator is responsible for coordinating the proposal process, processing agreements and payments, collecting and organizing reports and corresponding evaluation data for both types of grants. In addition, the coordinator will serve as a primary moderator of a special community of practice designed to promote best practices for leveraging the Roots & Shoots model to create meaningful experiences for young people in nature.

The WCS project director reports to the WCS-Congo Country Director and works closely with the Congolese government appointed representatives to coordinate conservation activities in the Conkouati Douli National Park (CDNP) and surrounding landscape. The Project Director is based in the field, living permanently on-site at the park headquarters, in Conkouati Douli NP.

To assist WWF in managing this challenging conservation agenda, the WWF-Cameroon Country Office is looking for a dynamic and committed seasoned conservation professional for the position of Conservation Director. This is a key position in WWF Cameroon that requires a candidate with excellent inter-personal skills, high level integrity to assist the Country Director and the WWF-Cameroon team in achieving the Country Programme Strategic Plan. 

Availability Date: 1 June 2016 - Contract period: one year renewable ... Deadline for nominations of admissibility: May 3, 2016 at 16:00...

Please begin the proposal submission process by reading the Operational Policies and Guidelines for Parties to Access Resources from the Adaptation Fund. Next, fill out the form entitled “Request for Project/Programme Funding from Adaptation Fund,” which can be found on the Project Proposal Materials page.

As part of the launch of the ADB-funded PEFOGRN BC-II project, the Network of Forestry and Environmental Training Institutions of Central Africa (RIFFEAC), is seeking: A Procurements Officer, a Secretary and a Project Manager. 

Journalists are invited to apply to join a fellowship programme on biodiversity and conservation, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawai’i in September.

The DRC Health Project Manager is a full-time position based in Goma. The JGI DRC team currently consists of 15 employees. This includes program team members who spend up to 50% of their time working away from the office in remote field sites in addition to operations staff who support the effective delivery of all JGI DRC program activities.

 As AWF begins to increase its awareness in Africa and globally, a Nairobi-based communications professional with the credibility and experience to effectively promote AWF is essential. Working directly with AWF's Senior Director, Strategic Communications, the Senior Manager will plan, conduct outreach and build solid relationships with media throughout the region.

The ZSL are seeking an individual with extensive management experience to lead and drive forward this rapidly expanding country programme. The successful candidate will be ZSL's representative in Cameroon and be responsible for the effective implementation of ZSL's conservation work in the country. The post holder will report to ZSL's West and North Africa Programme Manager in London and oversee all ZSL's operations in Cameroon. 

The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth edition of its Best Climate Practices (BCP)  contest, this year dedicated to the urgent goal of Expanding access to climate financing.

WWF Cameroon in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development through the Regional Delegation of the East Region is seeking the services of a consultant to produce a documentary film on the environmental and social impacts of artisanal and small scale mining in the TRIDOM and TNS landscapes of Cameroon.

This announcement is for pre-applications only. Applicants will be notified of the opportunity to submit a full application by May 13, 2016 (by invitation only). The deadline for submitting full applications is June 3, 2016. Unsuccessful applicants will also be contacted by May 13, 2016...

Deadline for applications: March 10, 2016

Applications Deadline is  to be received on or before February 26th, 2016...

… CSE Training sessions animated by renowned professionals are interactive using the practical hands-on approach to learning, and field trips in remote rural areas during each session. The CSE delivers training certificate to participants, in collaboration with Cameroon Government authorities. Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by e-mail with the necessary logistics details not later than, April 7, 2016…

Please consult the current opportunities published on the World Resources Institute webside.

The job holder will train and provide ongoing support to communities in the use of data collection, monitoring and reporting techniques as appropriate. They will also support the development of community surveillance networks alongside other ZSL colleagues. 

The Congo Basin Grant Program (CBGP) has been established to provide competitive research grants of up to $5,000 USD for African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.

The post provides support to FAO’s work in the field of conservation and sustainable management of wildlife, and protected area management. The Forestry Officer will also be involved in cross-sectoral work that includes forestry, agriculture, livestock and fisheries through an integrated wildlife management approach. Deadline For Application: 22 February 2016

The WFI International Fellowship Program hosts natural resource professionals from around the world at the World Forest Institute’s campus in Portland, Oregon, for 6 months. Applicants propose a research topic to focus on during their Fellowship, and WFI uses its extensive network of public and private forestry and natural resource professionals to assist Fellows in gaining the knowledge and exposure they seek.

The ITTO mission is to promote the expansion and diversification of international trade in tropical timber from sustainably managed and legally harvested forests and the sustainable management of tropical timber-producing forests. The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Organization and responsible to the International Tropical Timber Council for the administration and operation of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, 2006, in accordance with decisions of the Council. The ITTO explicitly encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

Please download also the  Terms of Reference of  the Final Evaluation of the Green Heart of Africa Global Initiative (FY08-FY15) - Interested candidates should submit their response electronically to the following address: recruitroaydehub@wwfafrica.org,   The subject should read “GHoA Evaluation”. Deadline for proposals is close of business on 14 February 2016...

2016 Master of Science Scholarship for students from India and Commonwealth countries in Africa. Applicants must propose a research project focused on forests and secure the commitment of a faculty member in the Faculty of Forestry at UBC willing to supervise the student… The deadline is February 29, 2016 (for Sept 2016 or Jan 2017 start date).

Calls for proposals and other news about grant availability are announced on this site. Proposals are welcome if they meet our eligibility criteria.

FSC is currently looking for a HCV Officer (m/f) for the FSC Congo Basin Office. Deadline for applications: 14 February 2016.

Associations may submit their microprojects online and request  2,000 to 15,000 Euros from the Agence des Micro-Projets. They may also in the same application include a request of up to 15,000 Euros from the Fondation Agir sa Vie.

CI is looking for an innovative and strategic leader who can leverage these and other opportunities in the new role of Vice President, Wildlife Trafficking.  Reporting to the Senior Vice President in our Africa + Madagascar Field Division,  the Vice President will lead critical work at the regional level in Africa and play a larger strategic role in CI’s wildlife efforts in other regions and globally.

The Executive Director, Vital Signs leads highly visible programmatic and team-based strategic research and/or technical initiatives/ projects that directly impact CI's science objectives. As a key figure in the organization, s/he is accountable for developing and leading a program(s) to ensure that programmatic work-plans, outcomes and overarching objectives are achieved.

For the purposes of its services, the COMIFAC Executive Secretariat is recruiting a sub-regional expert in charge of Forest Governance...

WWF is  looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed Communications Manager, Africa to contribute to establishing and managing WWF’s integrated communications, marketing and fundraising development in support of all WWF programmes in Africa and ensure that WWF is strategic, coherent, and compelling in its engagement of supporters, conservation partners and all key audiences.

Deadline for submissions until December 18, 2015 at 18h (time) Libreville

The WWF-Cameroon Country Office is looking for a dynamic and committed seasoned conservation professional for the position of Conservation Director. This is a key position in WWF Cameroon that requires a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, high level integrity to assist the Country Director and the WWF-Cameroon team in achieving the Country Programme Strategic Plan.

Assignment (expected): December 10th 2015 ...

Deadline for applications: November 30, 2015, but applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate has been retained for the assignment...

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking to conclude a consultative mission to conduct a study on the legal and institutional review of the Palm Oil sector within the ECCAS region.

All copies of the RFP must be submitted in electronic version and PDF format (with a technical and financial component) and must reach the European CBFP Facilitation no later than 6:00 p.m. (local time), on November 18, 2015, at the following e-mail address: EuropeAid-PFBC-FACILITATION-UE@ec.europa.eu  The position is open to nationals of Central African preferably, but also to othe African Citizen and Europe.

WWF seeks the services of a consultant to undertake an evaluation of a WWF funded field conservation program in the northern Republic of Congo (TRIDOM landscape). 

...the evaluation will be executed by a local consultant with the following expertise: Advanced University Degree in forestry, wildlife management or any other relevant subject….At least 5 years of experience in evaluation with track record… Preferably good understanding of participatory evaluation techniques…Preferably professional experience in Cameroon or another Central African Country…