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Habitat Connections Project Officer

​​Bats without Borders has an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer working on a new project
​in collaboration with BirdWatch Zambia

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
(happy to talk flexible working patterns - we are open to part-time)
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Bats without Borders and BirdWatch Zambia are seeking a highly motivated, organised, adaptable and committed Project Officer to join our team, working on the Habitat Connections Project. The project aims to improve habitats and connectivity for insect pollinators, birds and bats (e.g. native species planting, bat boxes, improved water quality). To increase resilience and sustainable urban spaces where humans and nature coexist and inspire communities to take action.
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Location
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Lusaka (Zambia)
Hours
Full-time role (but there is flexibility for reduced hours)
Salary
Dependent on experience
Key responsibilities:
  • school, youth and community engagement and volunteer recruitment
  • identifying key sites to carry out habitat improvement works
  • delivering habitat management works for a range of taxa, organising and overseeing species surveys and leading volunteer work-parties
  • conduct evaluation and monitoring to assess success of project objectives
  • maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and communicate findings to the team and the broader community
  • represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, and public events; and
  • working closely with your line manager and BwB team to ensure the smooth running of the project​
Closing date
12th February (Wednesday) - midnight
Equality, diversity and inclusion
​Bats without Borders is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and ensure positions are accessible to all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, age, disability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion, marital or parental status.
To apply
To apply please complete the application and diversity monitoring forms and e-mail them to the recruitment panel at [email protected].  Please note the diversity monitoring form is separate from the application. Please ensure your name appears on the documents (e.g. Firstname_Surname_application form). 
For more information and the full role description, please see the attached PDF below. 
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  • Why bats
    • Bats and ecosystems
    • Threats to bats
    • Bats of southern Africa
  • About us
    • Our story
    • Our strategy
    • Our colony
    • Our Partners and Sponsors
    • Jobs / Volunteer
  • Our work
    • Applied research
    • Capacity strengthening >
      • Early Career Training
      • Bat Group Training
    • Conservation action >
      • Fruit bat monitoring in Malawi
      • Copperbelt Bats Project
    • Engagement and education
    • Events & Training >
      • Webinars
      • Past events
  • Our impact
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Business partnership opportunities
    • Fundraise for Bats
    • Kids Zone >
      • Classroom without Walls
    • Shop