Conservation International Community Development Coordinator Job 2026

The Community Development Coordinator will support regenerative rangeland management and sustainable livestock production initiatives in South Africa’s Umzimvubu Catchment, based in Thaba Chicha, Matatiele Municipality, Eastern Cape.⁠​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​⁠

What it offers

• A role coordinating community-based implementation of Conservation South Africa’s rangeland and livestock programmes.

Who can apply

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Rural Development or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in community stewardship coordination, natural resource management or rural development.
• Proven experience working with communal grazing systems and livestock producers.
• Demonstrated experience supervising field teams or community facilitators.
• Experience working in the Eastern Cape or similar rural landscapes is highly advantageous.

What you'll do

• Supervise and mentor village-based Stewardship Officers.
• Support the establishment and effective governance of grazing associations.
• Strengthen inclusive community participation in improved grazing and land stewardship practices.
• Coordinate programme delivery, field planning and reporting.
• Facilitate community engagement and capacity building.
• Monitor progress and lessons learned.
• Liaise with government, NGO, and development partners to align project activities with broader landscape-level initiatives.

How to apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Application deadline: August 14, 2026 (11:49 PM EST).

Good to know

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively within the catchment are required.
• Ability to work under challenging field conditions is essential.
• Proficiency in isiXhosa/Sesotho is essential.
• Conservation International is committed to equal employment opportunities and complies with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act.