Wildlife Conservation Society Governance Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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Leverage global team expertise.

Join a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Exceptional opportunity to contribute to biodiversity conservation.

Growth opportunities with career development support.

Supportive environment valuing respect, teamwork, and excellence.

Competitive benefits and compensation.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Institutional Strengthening

Support establishment and operationalisation of management committees and governance platforms for protected areas.

Facilitate inclusive representation of pastoralists, community members, and other stakeholders.

Strengthen accountability and transparency mechanisms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Coordinate multi‑stakeholder dialogues with government agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and civil society.

Promote collaborative decision‑making and conflict mediation.

Align conservation priorities with local, state, and national policies.

Capacity Building & Training

Provide training and mentorship to committee members, leaders, and community representatives.

Strengthen local capacity for participatory monitoring, advocacy, and climate‑smart governance practices.

Monitoring & Reporting

Document governance processes, decisions, and outcomes for internal learning and donor reporting.

Track progress of governance initiatives and provide updates to program leadership.

Contribute to knowledge sharing across WCS Nigeria and partner networks.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in governance, public policy, environmental management, development studies, or related field (Bachelor’s with significant experience may be considered).

Minimum 5 years’ experience in governance, institutional strengthening, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in conservation or natural resource management.

Proven experience facilitating multi‑stakeholder platforms and conflict mediation.

Strong understanding of community‑based governance and participatory approaches.

Experience working in Nigeria or similar contexts, with knowledge of local governance systems.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Strong communication and report‑writing abilities.

Ability to build trust and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge of climate‑smart governance and natural resource management practices.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Commitment to WCS values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and conservation impact.

Additional Requirements

Fluency in English and Hausa.

Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and communities.

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How to Apply

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