The consultancy will facilitate a participatory, inclusive, evidence-based and spatially informed process aimed at establishing a shared landscape vision, identifying restoration challenges and opportunities, prioritising restoration areas and interventions, and developing a practical roadmap for coordinated landscape restoration and sustainable development.
About Wildlife Conservation Action
Wildlife Conservation Action is seeking a qualified professional or consulting team with demonstrated expertise in landscape restoration, sustainable development, participatory planning, natural resource management and related fields.
Job Summary
- Employer: Wildlife Conservation Action
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Category: Environmental Management
- Closing Date: 2026-09-15
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the ecological, social, economic, institutional and livelihood context of the Sebungwe Region.
- Review existing studies, assessments, plans, policies, strategies, spatial data and restoration initiatives.
- Map key stakeholders, institutions, programmes and initiatives involved in land management, conservation, agriculture, livestock, livelihoods and natural resource governance.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations and a landscape restoration planning workshop.
- Identify drivers of landscape degradation, restoration opportunities, vulnerable ecosystems and communities, and existing restoration gaps.
- Identify and prioritise restoration zones, ecosystems and intervention areas using stakeholder knowledge and available evidence.
- Facilitate agreement among stakeholders on restoration priorities, approaches, responsibilities and potential partnerships.
- Develop the Sebungwe Landscape Restoration Master Plan.
- Ensure alignment with relevant national policies, strategies, frameworks and development priorities.
- Establish an implementation action plan covering coordination, monitoring, learning, resource mobilisation and investment.
Requirements
- Proven experience developing landscape management plans, integrated land-use plans, natural resource management plans, restoration frameworks, strategies or related planning instruments.
- Demonstrated experience in landscape or ecosystem restoration, sustainable land and natural resource management, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and/or sustainable livelihoods.
- Experience designing and facilitating participatory, multi-stakeholder landscape planning processes.
- Experience working with communities, traditional leaders, local authorities, government institutions, NGOs/CSOs, private-sector actors and development partners.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder consultations, workshops, visioning exercises and participatory planning processes.
- Strong understanding of landscape-level approaches integrating ecological, social, economic, livelihood and institutional considerations.
- Experience in stakeholder mapping, institutional analysis, landscape diagnostics and prioritisation of restoration opportunities.
- Familiarity with Zimbabwe’s environmental, land-use, natural resource management, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture and rural development policies and frameworks is an advantage.
- Experience working in Zimbabwe’s rural landscapes, particularly the Sebungwe/Mid-Zambezi region, is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, report-writing, synthesis and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and build consensus around shared priorities.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into practical planning recommendations.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
How to Apply
Phone: +263773975490
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications and certifications are typically required for this consultancy role?
Candidates usually need a degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution. Professional registration with bodies like EMA or relevant conservation institutes is often highly preferred.
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a Landscape Restoration Consultant?
You will conduct field assessments in the Sebungwe area and engage with local communities to develop restoration strategies. Your time will be split between technical mapping, report writing, and stakeholder consultations.
What is the typical work culture and expectation for environmental roles in Zimbabwe?
Expect a blend of formal office reporting and rugged field work in remote areas. There is a strong emphasis on community-based natural resource management and collaborating with traditional leadership.
What are the common benefits and growth paths for this type of position?
Benefits typically include medical aid, pension contributions, and field allowances for travel. Career progression often leads to senior environmental advisory roles or project management within international NGOs.
How should I apply, and what do Zimbabwean employers prioritize in a candidate?
Submit a tailored CV and a technical proposal highlighting your experience with Zimbabwean landscapes. Employers prioritize proven field experience and a strong network within the local conservation sector.
