CAREERS
Careers with Wild Survivors
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Wild Survivors team.
All our current vacancies are listed below with details of how to apply. For any inquiries, contact us on hello@wildsurvivors.org. You can also view our LinkedIn Page for the latest information on careers, volunteering and internship opportunities.
Wild Survivors is an equal opportunities employer.
Current Vacancies:
Human-Elephant Coexistence Coordinator,
Rukwa-Katavi Ecosystem (Tanzania)
Location: Usevya, south of Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Contract Term: Full-time, 1 year with potential for extending contract
Application Deadline: 3rd March 2025
Start Date: 1st April 2025
Training, planning and probation: 2 months
Remuneration: Competitive, with medical insurance
About Wild Survivors Tanzania:
Wild Survivors Tanzania (WST) is a non profit organisation dedicated to advancing human-elephant coexistence through innovative, community-centred conservation. Working across the Ngorongoro-Serengeti and Rukwa-Katavi ecosystems in Tanzania, we implement sustainable strategies that mitigate human-elephant conflict while empowering local communities to become stewards of their landscapes.
Through innovative coexistence techniques, capacity-building programs, and sustainable livelihood initiatives, Wild Survivors contributes to the protection of vital elephant migration corridors, the restoration of habitats, and the sustainable management of natural resources.
The Role:
Are you passionate about conservation and committed to finding solutions for human-elephant coexistence? Do you thrive in community-based work and want to make a lasting impact on elephant conservation?
Wild Survivors is looking for a dynamic Human-Elephant Coexistence Coordinator to join our team in Tanzania. This vital role supports a growing programme focused on elephant protection, habitat restoration, and sustainable community livelihoods in the Rukwa-Katavi Ecosystem. You will work closely with local communities, government agencies, and conservation partners to implement conflict mitigation strategies, enhance coexistence initiatives, and support biodiversity monitoring.
Key responsibilities include:
✔ Conducting fieldwork to identify human-elephant conflict (HEC) hotspots and implement solutions.
✔ Collaborating with local conservation teams, beekeepers, and community members to lead our participatory approach for assessing challenges and co-strategising on sustainable livelihoods.
✔ Managing coexistence data collection and monitoring technologies such as camera traps and acoustic sensors.
✔ Facilitating training sessions and outreach to strengthen community engagement.
We are looking for someone who:
✔ Has a degree in Natural or Social Sciences and at least three years of experience in conservation, community engagement, or project management.
✔ Is fluent in English and Kiswahili and skilled in data collection and analysis.
✔ Can adapt to remote fieldwork environments and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
✔ Is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about conservation.
✔ Has a full driving license and experience driving field vehicles (Hilux, Land Cruiser or similar)
If you are ready to help shape the future of human-elephant coexistence, we want to hear from you!
How to apply
Wild Survivors Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should send the following to albert@wildsurvivors.org, with Human Elephant Coexistence Coordinator in the subject line by March 3rd 2025:
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV),
Contact Information
Three references
Cover letter outlining your interest in applying for the post, along with relevant experience, qualifications and skills.
If this is the job for you, apply as soon as you can as we will be assessing applications as they arrive and right up until the deadline date. Wild Survivors politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales.