Career Opportunities at Lion Landscapes: Join a Leading Conservation Organisation – 3 Managerial Roles Available

Lion Landscapes, a respected conservation charity committed to protecting ecosystems and supporting communities across Africa, is currently recruiting for three exciting positions. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to innovative, community-based conservation initiatives while working with a passionate, globally connected team.

As a UK-registered charity with a presence in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond, Lion Landscapes works at the intersection of ecological integrity, human-wildlife coexistence, and local leadership. The organisation’s strategic approach combines scientific research, capacity building, and long-term collaboration with local stakeholders.

Lion Landscapes is now seeking talented professionals to join its expanding team. These remote and field-based positions are ideal for individuals with expertise in conservation, communications, or fundraising who are eager to drive meaningful impact in biodiversity and community development.

1. Communications Lead

Location: Remote (Preferred: Tanzania, Kenya, or UK)
Deadline to Apply: 20 July 2025

Lion Landscapes is looking for a strategic, highly organised, and proactive Communications Lead to oversee all aspects of internal and external communications. This key leadership role is responsible for shaping the organisation’s narrative, maintaining brand consistency across platforms, and driving impactful storytelling to a range of audiences including donors, partners, and the general public.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy
• Managing digital content and editorial calendars across social media, website, newsletters, and reports
• Line-managing the Digital Communications Assistant
• Acting as a spokesperson when needed
• Strengthening internal communications processes to ensure alignment across teams
• Monitoring analytics and adapting content strategies for audience engagement

Ideal candidates will bring experience in media, journalism, or digital communications within the conservation or non-profit sector, and have a passion for using storytelling to elevate conservation efforts. Strong written and visual content skills are essential.

2. Senior Fundraising Lead

Location: Remote (Preferred: Tanzania, Kenya, or UK)
Deadline to Apply: 20 July 2025

Lion Landscapes is recruiting a seasoned and dynamic Senior Fundraising Lead to design and execute a robust fundraising strategy. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation by cultivating diverse income streams.

Core responsibilities include:

• Leading fundraising strategy and implementation across institutional funding, individual giving, and innovative streams
• Identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with donors and funding partners
• Aligning fundraising efforts with the strategic priorities of Lion Landscapes
• Ensuring all fundraising practices meet ethical standards and transparency
• Representing the organisation at fundraising events and within partner networks

Applicants should demonstrate a successful track record in securing grants and major gifts, experience in managing donor relationships, and the ability to think creatively about growth opportunities in both traditional and emerging funding models.

3. Conservation Capacity Development Lead

Location: Primarily field-based in Iringa, Tanzania, with travel to Rufiji and Pwani
Deadline to Apply: 5 July 2025

Lion Landscapes is seeking a highly motivated Conservation Capacity Development Lead to strengthen its conservation programming in Tanzania. This field-based role focuses on building the skills and capabilities of conservation managers and field teams through coaching, mentoring, and program support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of community-based conservation projects
• Mentoring field teams in adaptive management, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement
• Ensuring alignment of field activities with the organisation’s broader conservation goals
• Contributing to learning, documentation, and improvement of conservation strategies

Candidates should have a strong background in conservation leadership, experience working with rural communities, and a demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective capacity-building programs. Familiarity with the East African conservation landscape and Swahili language skills are advantageous.

Recruitment Integrity and Fraud Notice

Lion Landscapes is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. The organisation has received reports of employment scams impersonating its recruitment process. Lion Landscapes will never request payments, bank information, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process.

If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Lion Landscapes, do not respond or open any links. Contact the organisation directly through their official channels to verify legitimacy.

Apply Now

All roles are an opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of wildlife conservation and community empowerment in Africa. For more details about the positions and how to apply, visit the Lion Landscapes careers page.

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