Vaga – Counter Poaching Unit Assistant Coordinator – Gaza

Duration:

Fixed-term contract (2 years)

Reporting to:Counter Poaching Unit Coordinator

Location:Limpopo National Park

Working condition: Remote

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation is a non-profit organisation pioneering conservation at scale across southern Africa.

Working through Transfrontier Conservation Areas that span national borders, Peace Parks connects protected areas, supports biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience, strengthens local economies and promotes regional peace and stability. Its holistic approach is built on three pillars: conservation at scale, community development and conservation finance, ensuring that protected areas deliver long-term ecological and economic value.

To date, Peace Parks has supported governments in establishing 780 000 km² of Transfrontier Conservation Areas across southern Africa. It also co-manages eight parks where wildlife populations have rebounded fivefold and supports more than 280 000 people annually through its interventions. With formal government mandates and strong community partnerships, Peace Parks offers a proven model for building resilience for people and nature across southern Africa’s most significant landscapes.

The Foundation’s Vision 2050 is to secure 17 fully functional transboundary landscapes spanning

980 000 km², making it one of the world’s largest land-based conservation initiatives.

www.peaceparks.org

Job Purpose

The Assistant Counter Poaching Coordinator will work closely with and support Peace Parks Foundation’s Counter Poaching Unit (CPU) team, Limpopo National Park head ranger and regional rangers based in Limpopo National Park. The incumbent will report directly to the CPU Coordinator, who heads up the Peace Parks Foundation CPU team. The CPU is responsible for advising, supporting, and assisting the park authorities with the implementation of their counter-poaching and security-related strategy and related operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Advise, assist, and support the CPU Coordinator with the day-to-day activities of Limpopo National Park counter-poaching and security operations.
• Assist and support the CPU Coordinator and park staff with the management and control of assets and equipment.
• Assist the CPU Coordinator in providing capacity building, training, and mentorship in support of efficient and effective Ranger deployments/operations in Limpopo National Park.
• Advise, assist, and support the operational requirements to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations are achieved.
• Advise, assist, support, and mentor control of operations room personnel and radio operators.
• Assist in financial oversight of cost-effective implementation of operations.
• Assist and support the CPU Coordinator with financial management responsibilities including Budgets, Cash Flow, and Field Rangers’ (FR) incentives.
• Assist with oversight of internal quality assurance, including but not limited to all FR patrols, firearm handling, radio usage, training, air support, and K9 operations.
• Assist with the CPU project administration and reporting requirements, including monthly reports, incident reports, training programme reporting, statistics, and incentive scheme reporting.
• Assist the CPU Coordinator in developing, fostering, and managing stakeholder engagement with all identified stakeholders to deliver both short- and long-term requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in counter-poaching and/or wildlife security-related operations in a similar environment;
• Demonstrable understanding of counter-poaching strategies and planning (will be assessed through scenarios);
• Skills in management, communication, advising/training, bushcraft, and basic administration are essential;
• Self-driven with strong leadership and performance management;
• A high degree of self-discipline which is evident in presentation and manner;
• Ability and willingness to live remotely in tented accommodation;
• Fit and healthy to perform in-field field ranger duties;
• Willingness to work in remote/isolated environments for extended periods.
• Experience in off-road driving and recovery and familiarity with basic maintenance and repairs to 4×4 vehicles;
• Own vehicle to get to and from work in the country of operation is an advantage;
• A working knowledge or willingness to learn Portuguese and/or Shangaan will be an added advantage;
• A non-certified fixed-wing aircraft pilot’s licence, or willingness to obtain one in service, will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae, with full address, telephone number and email address. Please submit these by 7 October 2026.

Please apply online: https://peaceparks.mcidirecthire.com/External/Application?Ref=7KjyrN86zGKGMRUV6QJP277kHofx4PRPfNRZgyjAWoAF8Fu6yzYQTHEoFFdtR2X6IWjMIwUm53l2sEmcioP7YA

We appreciate the time and effort taken by all applicants in expressing their interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.