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.

The Community Education Assistant will lead and support environmental education, awareness, and social behaviour change activities in priority communities under the EU NaturAfrica CoLiLa Project. The role focuses on building conservation knowledge, stewardship, and positive attitudes toward natural resource management among school pupils, youth, and adults.

Working closely with schools, community groups, and project field teams, the position will help ensure that the Landscape Integration Unit, through conservation education activities contribute directly to project outcomes on governance, livelihoods, HWCoex, and biodiversity conservation.

The Community Education Assistant will:

• Plan and deliver environmental education programmes in schools and communities
• Support establishment and mentoring of school conservation clubs and Adult Mini-Change Groups (MCGs)
• Develop and adapt education materials and curricula aligned with local context and project priorities
• Facilitate community awareness sessions on conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and HWCoex
• Support behaviour change and social dialogue activities linked to conservation outcomes
• Work with Traditional Authorities, teachers, and community leaders to promote conservation stewardship
• Document education and outreach activities for MERL reporting
• Ensure education activities align with EU safeguards, gender inclusion, and visibility requirements
• Support community events, campaigns, and learning exchanges
• Perform any other duties required to support effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Education, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, or a related field
• Training in facilitation, adult learning, or environmental education is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in environmental education, community outreach, or conservation awareness
• Experience working with schools, youth groups, or community organisations
• Practical experience facilitating participatory learning activities
• Experience working in rural or remote communities
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects is an advantage

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Creativity in developing engaging education approaches
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse groups
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Willingness to work extensively in the field

• Meaningful work contributing to conservation impact and community stewardship
• Opportunity to work in a unique transboundary conservation landscape
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience