Community Conservation Coordinator – Gabon

The Community Conservation Coordinator position at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Gabon focuses on developing and implementing community-based conservation strategies. The role involves coordinating with local communities, institutional partners, and field teams to ensure conservation efforts align with human rights principles and WCS’s broader objectives. This is a full-time, in-country position based in Libreville, with expected travel to Gabon’s national parks (Ivindo, Lopé, Mayumba, Loango, and others). The job emphasizes strategic planning, team supervision, and capacity-building to strengthen community engagement in conservation initiatives.⁠​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Full-time position in Gabon, reporting to the Technical Director.
• Expected travel to WCS project sites across Gabon’s national parks.
• Coordination with ANPN (Gabon’s National Parks Authority) and multiple departments of institutional partners (e.g., Ministry of Water and Forests, Finance, HR, Administration).
• Focus on human rights-based conservation, community-based management committees (CCGL), and alignment with WCS’s national, regional, and global strategies.
• Opportunities to supervise field teams, train local stakeholders, and monitor conservation activities.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet qualifications, skills, and experience outlined in the job description (not explicitly listed here). The role is open to candidates with relevant expertise in community conservation, field coordination, and partnership management in a conservation context.

How to apply

1. Submit an application through the provided link: WCS Job Portal.
2. Deadline: November 6, 2026.

Good to know

• WCS is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.
• The position requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and experience in cross-cultural collaboration in a conservation setting.