Senior Technical Advisor – Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia (gn)
ETH: Dinsho - Bale Mountains NP, Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt von 1858 e.V., Africa, HQ Employee, full-time, 5-7 years of experience
About The Project
The Bale Mountains are one of Africa’s hidden treasures — home to rare wildlife, spectacular landscapes and a watertower for millions of people in the region. Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) has worked alongside the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) for over 20 years to protect this extraordinary landscape.
About the Position
We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Technical Advisor (gn) to lead the charge in strategic park management at Bale Mountains National Park (BMNP). Based at park headquarters in Dinsho, you work in close partnership with the EWCA BMNP Chief Warden and coordinate with the FZS BMCP Landscape Unit Coordinator in Robe to guide strategic planning, boost team capacity and ensure effective and efficient on-the-ground conservation management. You’ll also serve as a member of the FZS BMCP (Ethiopia) Senior Management Team.
Your Tasks
- Lead the design and rollout of park strategies for Operations, Ecological Management & Monitoring, and Tourism
- Drive the review and implementation of the park’s General Management Plan
- Build a strong, unified EWCA–FZS team
- Support rangers and local partners in effective law enforcement
- Ensure all activities meet environmental social safeguards and legal frameworks
- Oversee planning, budgeting, reporting, and donor coordination
Your Profile
- MSc (or equivalent) in conservation or natural resource management
- 6+ years of international field experience, including 5+ in protected area management
- Fluency in English – both written and verbal
- Proven success in managing large, donor-funded projects
- Experience working with government agencies and rangers
- A strategic mindset and strong leadership skills
- Willingness to live and work in a remote, highland environment
We Offer
- Engaging and meaningful work that encourages independent and entrepreneurial thinking
- Opportunity to contribute towards the protection of impressive wilderness areas
- A dynamic and motivated team environment, working to secure outstanding wild places
- A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Your Application
Ready to make a real impact in one of Africa’s most iconic national parks?
Then we’d love to hear from you! Please apply via our online form with your CV, cover letter, earliest start date, and salary expectations.
We look forward to receiving your application by 27th July 2025.