Community Liaison Assistant

Community Liaison Assistant -Tembwe & Muyombe Chiefdoms About the Project Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an international conservation organisation dedicated to conserving wildlife and ecosystems in some of the world’s most outstanding wild places. FZS implements long-term conservation programmes across Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. In Zambia, FZS operates through the North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP). Under the EU NaturAfrica–funded Connecting Livelihoods and Landscape (CoLiLa) Project, FZS is expanding its work within the Malawi–Zambia Transfrontier Conservation Area (MAZA TFCA), strengthening biodiversity conservation, inclusive livelihoods, and rights-based community governance. About the Position The Community Liaison Assistant will support day-to-day community engagement and communication under the EU NaturAfrica CoLiLa Project. The role serves as a critical link between communities and the project team, supporting consultations, information sharing, grievance mechanisms, and participatory processes. Working under the supervision of senior field staff, the position will help ensure that project activities are well understood, inclusive, culturally appropriate, and responsive to community feedback. Your Tasks The Community Liaison Assistant will: Support community consultations, meetings, and awareness sessions Act as a liaison between communities, Traditional Authorities, and the project team Assist in mobilisation for community activities, trainings, and elections Support implementation and communication of Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) Record and relay community feedback, concerns, and priorities to project staff Support dissemination of project information, including EU visibility messaging Assist with documentation of meetings, attendance, and activity reports Support conflict-sensitive engagement and FPIC processes Work closely with Community Conservation Officers and Educators in the field Perform any other duties required to support effective project implementation Your Profile Qualifications Certificate or Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Natural Resource Management, or a related field Relevant community facilitation training is an advantage Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement, outreach, or liaison roles Experience working with traditional leadership and community structures Familiarity with rural development or conservation programmes Ability to communicate effectively in local languages is essential Experience working in remote field settings Key Competencies & Attributes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Trust-building and listening ability Cultural sensitivity and respect for local norms Basic reporting and record-keeping skills Willingness to live and work in rural communities We Offer Meaningful field-based work supporting community participation in conservation Opportunity to work in a unique transboundary conservation landscape Supportive supervision and opportunities for learning and growth Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Your Application If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge, please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying. Applicants should include three (3) traceable referees with a brief description of the working relationship and contact details. Appointment is subject to the submission of ZAQA-certified qualifications. Application Deadline: 30th April, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. About us Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.