Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

CONSERVATION OFFICERS

GEOMORPHOLOGIST / GEOLOGIST / ECOLOGIST

Zambia job market

Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Number of positions: (4)

Location:

Northwest Region, Solwezi – Geomorphologist (1)
East Central Region, Lusaka – Ecologist (1)
Northern Region, Kasama – Ecologist (1)
South West Region, Livingstone – Ecologist (1)

JOB PURPOSE

To carryout heritage conservation and management programmes in order to ensure a future for the regions geomorphological/geological/ecological heritage. To coordinate and implement ecological conservation programmes aimed at protecting and sustainably managing Zambia’s natural heritage sites in accordance with the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, implement and monitor ecological conservation activities within heritage sites
Conduct ecological assessments and bio-diversity surveys
Monitor environmental threats and impacts on natural heritage sites
Prepare ecological and conservation management reports
Provide technical advice on environmental and ecological matters
Liaise with stakeholders, including local communities and partner institutions
Enforce compliance with the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act
Implements effectively natural policy, standards, guidelines and regulations in order to ensure sustainable utilisation, qualitative and professional conservation of heritage resources
Commissions and undertakes research in Natural Heritage in order to provide up to date information to staff and other users
Conducts timely identification, evaluation, registration and documentation of Natural Heritage in order to effectively plan and implement conservation programmes
Plans and prepares routine programmes related to heritage in order to facilitate implementation of the same
Undertakes effective routine and preventive measures in order to protect heritage from detrimental effects
Carries out quality conservation treatment activities in order to conserve heritage in perpetuity
Interprets and determines presentation needs in order to facilitate presentation and development of heritage
Carries out periodic monitoring of heritage in order to determine its status and enable prescription of remedial measures

Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five credits
Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Management or a related field
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in ecological or environmental conservation
Knowledge of bio-diversity conservation and ecosystem management
Knowledge of Zambian environmental and heritage legislation will be an added advantage

Skills and Attributes

Strong analytical and field research skills
Ability to prepare technical reports
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
Willingness to conduct extensive fieldwork
GIS and Mapping skills

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Method of Application

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Conservation Officers – Geomorphologist / Geologist / Ecologist at National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC)