VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF WILDLIFE OFFICER
We are currently seeking to recruit competent, committed, self-motivated, and mature candidates for the position of Wildlife Officer. The position is based in Lagos.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To be responsible for the effective coordination of tourists, nature interpretation, and biodiversity conservation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with diverse stakeholders.
- Assists local communities in undertaking conservation activities.
- Implementing strategic plan.
- Participate in nature interpretation and biodiversity surveys.
- Coordinate sustainable tourism that ensure positive conservation impact.
- Develop and implement participatory tools for mobilizing and organizing tourist and communities to effectively support sustainable conservation activities.
- Implement community awareness and exchange programs.
- Establish cordial working relationship with all stakeholders.
- Work with tourists and communities to provide access to information, resources and opportunities to empower them to manage resources effectively.
- Conduct environmental education activities and assists with community awareness programs.
EXPERTISE & SKILLS:
- Adaptable, flexible, self-motivated, and able to prioritize competing demands.
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, outgoing, ability to work independently and effectively on strict deadlines in a multicultural environment.
- Good computer literacy.
- Good oral and written communication in English and other Nigerian languages.
- Good knowledge of nature interpretation, ecological survey, environmental education, woodwork, horticulture, ornithology, botany, zoology, and wildlife photography.
QUALIFICATION:
A university degree or its equivalent in rural sociology, community development, wildlife management, tourism, and environment, or other directly related fields.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 2 years of working experience in ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and community relations.
REMUNERATION, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Negotiable
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Suitably qualified candidates should send their applications together with their curriculum vitae that include two professional referees, and a cover letter to job.vacant345@gmail.com, on or before 4th July 2025.
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I deeply commend the Nigerian Conservation Foundation for its continued leadership in protecting Nigeria’s natural heritage and promoting sustainable environmental practices. The Wildlife Officer position is a timely opportunity for passionate conservationists to contribute meaningfully to biodiversity protection and community engagement. As someone committed to forest and wildlife conservation, I am excited about this initiative and the impactful work NCF continues to do across the country. Keep up the great work for nature, for people, for Nigeria!
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