Job opportunity : Junior Conservation Biologist

Description de l'offre

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Junior Conservation Biologist for Jengi TNS Programme

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth?
Working with WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization
that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at
WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and
finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they
can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of
people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a
growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek
to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce
and consume sustainable.
For our Jengi TNS Programme based in Mambele, we are looking for a dynamic and commited Junior
Conservation Biologist (JCB).
Reports to: Technical Advisor Jengi -TNS
Location: Mambele, Boumba and Ngoko Department, Eastern Region, Cameroon
Duration: Two (02) years renewable
Mission of the Department
The mission of WWF CCO is to ensure sustainable management of natural resources in Southeast
Cameroon through participatory management practices involving all stakeholders and contributes to
improving the living conditions of the local people. This includes (1) negotiation of macro-zoning plan (with
protected area, forest and hunting concessions, agroforestry zone,...), (2) development of basic
infrastructure and preparation of management plans for three protected areas (Lobeke, Boumba Bek and
Nki) that cover 6,380km2 of biologically important moist evergreen and semi-deciduous closed forest, with
high densities of elephants, western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and bongos, (3) support to
concessionaries in the implementation of sustainable practices, and (4) assistance in setting in place
Community Based Organizations to assure full participation of local population in natural resource
management and the contribution of those resources to poverty alleviation.
Major functions
The Junior Conservation Biologist (JCB) is responsible for overall day-to-day implementation of agreed
ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke National Park. In this regard, he works under the direct technical
supervision of the Jengi-TNS Technical Advisor and to some extent, the Program Manager for related
activities. He is also expected to be responsible for all project equipment at his disposal for execution of
field activities. He generally assists the Technical Advisor in the implementation of conservation activities in
Lobeke National Park and overall management of the site.
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Junior

Conservation Biologist for Jengi TNS Programme

Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide technical assistance with the development and implementation of management plan of
Lobeke National Park (LNP) and its surrounding zones;
• Ensure implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke national park and its
peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant scientific protocols;
• Assist in raising local community awareness and participation in conservation issues and project
related activities through:
- Provide technical support to village surveillance committee group (ASMO and COVILAB) in
ecological monitoring within Community Hunting zone;
- Organization of local populations for surveillance of National Park;
• Assist Conservator and other MINFOF staff with data management and analysis and train/strengthen
the capacity of appointed park rangers for these tasks;
• Provide technical assistance to logging and hunting concessionaries in sustainable management of
forest and wildlife resources;
• Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, ensure the project’s compliance with technical and
financial reporting and monitoring/evaluation requirements;
• Produce concise and well written field reports on a regular basis to ensure TA and other WWF staff
are well briefed on program activities.
Profile
Required qualifications
• Minimum of Bachelors or Engineer Degree in one or more of following domains: Forestry and
wildlife, zoology, environmental science, Rural Geography or any related specialization;
• Minimum of two (02) years professional experience in one or more of the following domains: (1)
management of forest and wildlife resources, (2) rural, community and organizational development,
Required Skills and competencies
• Familiarity with conservation issues in African run forest and conservation strategies.
• Good overview of legal and institutional framework in forest and wildlife resources management in
Cameroon;
• Demonstrated knowledge in use of GPS and GIS-related software,
Cybertracker/SMART/Earthranger and related tools;
• Good knowledge in camera trapping, acoustic monitoring units, wildlife observation and camera trap
photo analysis;
• Demonstrated knowledge in data collection in phenology and corelating wildlife movement to fruiting
patterns;
• Demonstrated skills to use camera traps to provide advice on ecotourism;
• Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, r and other relevant software);
• Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files online;
• Knowledge of data analysis software;
• Excellent written skills;
• Fluency in French and English;

• Communication skills to discuss with a diversity of stakeholders including Protected Area authorities,
local communities, traditional authorities. Capacity to communicate transparent and respectful,
focused on well-defined objectives is key;
• Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with low supervision;
• Good skills - both written and verbal (English and French);
• Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online research, etc.), IT skills will be an asset.
WWF’s Values and Behaviours
• Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments;
• Adhere to WWF’s values: Respect, Courage, Integrity & Collaboration.
Working Relationships
Internal - Collaborate with other key technical staff of the program as CDO (Community Development
Officer), Finance Accounting and Administrative Assistant.
External - Work closely/collaborate with MINFOF & MINEPDED services in the South-East Cameroon. He
has to collaborate with COVAREF, COVILAB (Village surveillance Committee), and Local NGOs.
Qualified candidates residing in Mambele and surrounding areas (Moloundou, Salapoumbé, ...) are
strongly encouraged to apply.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated
proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to apply:
● Follow the link: Apply here (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone)
● Choose the job J229 – Junior Conservation Biologist
● Answer to the online questionnaire

● After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-
cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line.

Example: Nanga – J229 – Junior Conservation Biologist.
Deadline for applications: 14 October 2026
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration

will be contacted for follow-up.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage
applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, experience, or background.
The publication of any job, consultancy or service provider opportunity and any subsequent communications,
interviews or discussions does not constitute a binding commitment by WWF. No contractual or financial obligation
shall arise on the part of WWF until a formal written contract has been duly signed by both Parties following

completion of the selection process.

All stages of this process remain part of the negotiation phase and are subject to WWF’s internal validation and
administrative approvals. WWF reserves the right, where necessary, to modify, postpone or cancel the process at
any stage prior to formal engagement, without incurring any liability toward applicants or third parties.