Senior Project Coordinator

Conservation International (CI) protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

CI is in consortium with GIZ, Peace Parks Foundation, and the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development in Southern Africa (CCARDESA) to implement the IKI project titled Growing Greener – “Restoration and sustainable use of agro-pastoralist systems in open arid landscapes across Southern Africa“, to promote community-led, market-oriented agro-pastoral land-use systems that prevent landscape degradation while fostering sustainable rural development in four countries- South Africa, Botswana, Madagascar, and Zambia. The project, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) as part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI), will apply the “Herding for Health” (H4H) approach to different scales, adapting the approach to local contexts, whilst leveraging impact and transformation at the regional level.

The Growing Greener Project in Botswana will focus in Ngamiland, one of the poorest districts, where cattle loss and crop failure due to drought and climate variability are common. Planned interventions include undertaking land-use planning across the NG8 administrative block to facilitate connectivity between the Okavango Delta and the wider Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA). This role will work closely with the Global Climate Fund project in the region through implementing and monitoring improved land and livestock management approaches, improving policy related to such approaches, and managing and sharing knowledge.

POSITION SUMMARY - This position is based in Maun, Botswana

The Senior Coordinator will be part of a collaborative, and dynamic team, and will be responsible for project implementation, working closely with CI colleagues in the Ngamiland region. They are expected to provide technical and coordination support on project implementation, management of local contractors and subgrants, ensuring quality monitoring and data consolidation, preparing reports, and supporting local stakeholder engagements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination and Management

• Coordination and management of the implementation of project activities in Botswana under the agreement.
• Close liaison with CI Project Lead, GIZ Consortium members in Botswana, and the CI Botswana country office.
• Establish and ensure strong relationship management with the CI-GCF project, partners, stakeholders, and consortium members.
• Preparation of donor reports.
• Strong M&E capabilities to ensure accurate data and knowledge management.
• Project management of subgrantee activities and oversight of activities in the field.
• Knowledge of livestock farming and land use management.
• People/Stakeholder Facilitation skills.

• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.

Operational Support

• Organize project-related regional meetings and events and facilitate their implementation (e.g., Steering and Planning Meetings, Site launch, Meetings with Consortium and partners) as required.
• Ensure project implementation meets CI quality standards by ensuring social safeguards and diversity, equity, and inclusio,n and other policies are strictly adhered to.
• Assist with logistical support, as and when needed, on matters related to IKI project work.

• Provide communications support for workshops, meetings, and other special events for both internal and external participants.

Administrative Support

• Work with colleagues to develop communications and learning materials related to IKI project if/when needed.
• Work with outside parties, such as vendors, contractors, and partners, on matters related to IKI project delivery.

• Ensure prudent coordination of finance, administration, and contracts, including managing risks arising thereof.

People and Resource Management

• This position does not have direct supervisory authority yet, but may gain program staff direct supervision over time

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Satellite office environment in Maun.
• May need to work extended hours.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the office and some remotely. Guidance will be shared during the interview process.
• This role will be a 3-year fixed-term assignment
• Local travel is expected
• Occasional international travel opportunities available
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in Environmental Science/ Rangeland Ecology & Management/ Development Studies.
• 2 to 4 years of project management-related experience.
• Demonstrable experience in people/stakeholder management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse work environment.
• Courteous, tactful, and proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong M&E skills with solid attention to detail.
• Ability to take the initiative to solve problems with team support.
• Positive attitude and ability to overcome obstacles to achieve ambitious targets.
• Experience or familiarity with the Herding for Health Model, Ngamiland area, livestock production
• Knowledge of livestock farming and land use management
• People/Stakeholder Facilitation skills.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Written and verbal knowledge of Setswana is essential. Seyeyi, Mbukushu, Herero, and Sesarwa may be helpful.
• Comfortable managing multiple duties and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office

• Valid Class B driver’s license

Preferred

• Passion for nature and preferably livestock and rural land use management .
• Technical knowledge of nature-based solutions.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

Application Deadline: November 22, 2025 (11:49 PM EST)

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