Country Coordinator Brazil (gn)

Temporary, Full-time · HQ: Brazil, BRA: Manaus

About The Project

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating nature conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems, we are focusing our work on protected areas and outstanding wild places.
In South America, FZS concentrates its efforts on the Amazon rainforest. In view of the worrying deforestation, increased wildfires and the approaching critical tipping point of the Amazon biome, FZS has decided to expand its engagement in the region and particularly in the Brazilian Amazon. For this reason, a national organisation, Associaciao Frankfurt Zoological Society Brasil (FZSB), was established in 2024 and in 2025 a cooperation agreement was signed with the federal protected area authority (ICMBio).

About the Position

In view of this, FZS is seeking a Country Coordinator Brazil (gn) who will lead the further institutional development of FZS in Brazil and coordinate the implementation of project activities to support the management of conservation units in the Brazilian Amazon, in particular the Pico da Neblina and Serra Do Divisor National Parks on a long-term basis.

The position will be based in Manaus, Brazil at the current head office of FZSB with frequent travels to the current and future project sites in the Brazilian Amazon. The position holder will have an international contract with FZS headquarters in Germany and an annual visit to HQ in Frankfurt is envisaged.

Your Tasks

Lead and proactively coordinate the further institutional development of the Associacao Frankfurt Zoological Society Brasil (FZSB), in close alignment with FZS global strategy and FZS headquarters in Germany
Represent FZS in Brazil towards government partners (in particular, the federal protected area authority, ICMBio), donors, partner organisations, local and indigenous communities in project areas and the general public
Provide technical advice and support to the management of conservation units/protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon, particularly to the Pico da Neblina and Serra do Divisor National Parks
Mentor, manage and build capacity of a core team of FZSB
Perform project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, in close coordination with FZS HQ and according to FZS internal procedures
Oversee the financial and administrative requirements of FZSB and ensure all legal requirements in relation to FZSB operations in Brazil
Support in acquiring third-party funding for FZSB
Support FZS Communications Department with relevant information
Seek exchange and cooperation with other FZS projects, in particular in Colombia, Guyana and Peru

Your Profile

Master’s degree in biology, environmental sciences, geography or a related field
At least seven years of working experience in protected area management in South or Central America, preferably in Brazil
Proven experience in project and grant management, including proposal development, planning, budgeting and reporting
Several years of working experience in leading a small team
Working experience with local and indigenous communities in the Amazon and/or biological monitoring would be an additional asset
Willingness to travel internationally and to remote areas beyond regular working hours where communication and conditions can be challenging
Experience in MS Office programs; preferably knowledge in data collection and analyses using statistical and GIS software programmes
Excellent written and oral communication skills in (Brazilian) Portuguese and very good written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish and/or German would be beneficial
Demonstrable commitment, initiative, perseverance and a passion for nature and wildlife conservation

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

If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, please submit your application documents, including

resume (not exceeding 4 pages),
cover letter detailing your relevant experience, motivation for applying, your desired salary as well as your earliest possible starting date and
the contact information of three referees.

Please use our online application form.

We look forward to receiving your application by 8^th February 2025.

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About us

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.

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