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Build a career that makes a difference.

Behind every conservation success is a team of passionate, dedicated people. Scientists. Field officers. Ecologists. Fundraisers. Human Resources and Finance professionals. Communicators. Administrators. Conservationists. Each plays a vital role in helping us create lasting impact across Africa.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want your work to contribute to something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore our current opportunities below and become part of the pack.

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WHY JOIN THE EWT

When you join the EWT, you become part of one of Africa’s leading
conservation organisations.

Our people work across diverse landscapes, disciplines, and communities to address some of the continent’s most pressing environmental challenges. Whether you’re conducting field research, developing conservation policy, supporting our fundraising efforts, or keeping the organisation running behind the scenes, your work contributes directly to protecting Africa’s natural heritage.

At the EWT, you’ll find:

  • Meaningful work that delivers lasting conservation impact.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists, conservationists,
    and professionals.
  • A culture built on integrity, innovation, collaboration, and respect.
  • The opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a purpose
    that matters.

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CURRENT
OPPORTUNITIES

Field Officer

Wildlife and Infrastructure & Birds of Prey Units
The position’s responsibilities are to lead on all wildlife interactions trainings and field investigations involving wildlife and infrastructure. As well as to respond to human-wildlife conflict involving birds of prey, and to engage with nature conservation authorities, the public, farmers and other landowners, to conserve and protect raptors.
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Senior Field Officer

Birds of Prey Unit
This position aims to coordinate and lead the research and monitoring strategy of the EWT Birds of Prey Unit within the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), working closely with the BOPU Research and Monitoring Coordinator and Field Officer, as well as with APNR management, landowners, and other stakeholders.
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Human Resource Generalist

Human Resources
The Human Resource Generalist will be responsible for aiding the Human Resource Manager in achieving the Human Resource Department’s overall goals. The role of the HR Generalist involves managing the entire Human Resources function, translating business goals into operational reality, and serves as the organisation’s culture and compliance backbone.
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We update this page regularly, so please check back for future opportunities and follow the EWT on social media for the latest vacancies and conservation news.

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APPLICATION
PROCESS

If you are applying for one of our advertised positions, please carefully review the role requirements before submitting your application.

Your application should include:

  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Any additional information requested in the vacancy advertisement.

Applications should be submitted via the link on the vacancy advertisement.

Every application is reviewed carefully by our Human Resources team.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 21 days of the advertised closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Endangered Wildlife Trust reserves the right not to make an appointment should no suitable candidate be identified.

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop, and succeed.

We recruit on the basis of merit, experience, and the requirements of each role.

We recognise that artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool in many aspects of work. However, we ask that all applications submitted to the EWT reflect your own thinking, writing, and experiences.

Your application helps us understand who you are, what inspires you, and why you would like to join the EWT. We therefore ask that these documents are completed personally and not generated using artificial intelligence.

Thank you for respecting this process and for taking the time to share your authentic story with us.