Resource Acquisition Manager

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1.0. INTRODUCTION – WWF ZAMBIA 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 of Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green Economy, and Climate Action . WWF Zambia operates in three key landscapes: the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), 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. WWF IS HIRING RESOURCE ACQUISITION MANAGER Location: Lusaka 2.1. MAJOR FUNCTIONS The Resource Acquisition Manager is responsible for resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, and donor agreement management. The role oversees the organization’s resource acquisition efforts by leading the identification, pursuit, and development of funding opportunities for WWF Zambia, maintaining a strong donor pipeline, coordinating proposal development processes, and securing resources aligned with the Country Office’s conservation priorities. The Resource Acquisition Manager also works to build capacity and create an enabling environment for WWF Zambia to develop strategic partnerships, which play a crucial role in advancing the delivery of conservatio