Executive Assistant to the Country Director

WE ARE HIRING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR Location : Lusaka, Zambia Reports to : Manager – Planning INTRODUCTION WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 38 million followers and a global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries, WWF Zambia was established in 1962. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. At its core, WWF Zambia envisions a future where both people and nature thrive. The organization works across key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green Economy and Climate Action. WWF Zambia operates in three key landscapes: the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Kafue System, and the Upper Zambezi. These landscapes are critical for sustaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and enhancing climate resilience. Driven by science, advocacy, and multi-sector partnerships, WWF Zambia catalyzes impactful solutions that ensure communities benefit from healthy ecosystems while safeguarding vital habitats for future generations. MAJOR FUNCTIONS The Executive Assistant will support the Country Director (CD) in the fulfillment and execution of duties, both to ensure effective management of the Country Office, including keeping perfect coordination among all departments, and to liaise effectively with WWF Network as well as external partners and suppliers. Operates and performs Key Result Areas Roles and responsibilities 1. Provide executive support to the Country Director Coordinate and maintain the CD’s calendar of appointments and schedule the CD’s meetings and conference calls and endeavor to streamline the Country Director’s workload. Manage incoming correspondence to the CD, including e-mails, letters