Field Assistant

ZCP is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, team-focused, and hard-working Zambian national with prior experience or strong motivation to fill a field-based role on our team. We are looking for multiple sites and positions to join our organization as an Intern, Field Assistant, or Field Team Leader, starting in June 2026.

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The Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) is a non-governmental, non-profit field-based organization dedicated to the conservation of large carnivores and ecosystems across Zambia (and the broader region) through science, action, coexistence, and the strengthening of local leadership.

ZCP is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, team-focused, and hard-working Zambian national with prior experience or strong motivation to fill a field-based role on our team. We are looking for multiple sites and positions to join our organization as an Intern, Field Assistant, or Field Team Leader, starting in June 2026.

Title of Post: Intern, Field Assistant, or Field Team Leader, dependent upon experience

Type of Appointment: Full-time, annual renewable

Experience with camera trap deployment, collection of distance sampling data, experience using radio telemetry equipment, and using GPS units to navigate in the field;

General understanding of ecological principles, research methodologies, and large mammal behavior and ecology;

Experience driving vehicles or motorbikes in off-road environments, as well as skills in vehicle servicing, mechanics, maintenance, and repair

Experience making maps in GIS;

Working knowledge of SMART;

The successful candidate will have:

Strong field skills and willingness to work long hours in remote, challenging conditions

A positive work ethic: able to work in challenging, remote field conditions for long, unstructured hours;

Strong computer skills: must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft In Microsoft Excel, the applicant must be able to use basic formulas, sort and filter data, and create and manage basic tables/graphs;

A university bachelor’s degree in biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; OR a professional safari guide operating license; OR a two-year associates degree in a related field;

Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

Excellent spoken and written English;

Candidates that have a current driving license with the ability to drive a manual transm

Interested applicants that meet the requirements should fill out an application via the following link.

https://cczambia.com/job/field-assistant/