Terrestrial Conservation Coordinator - Papua New Guinea
Wildlife Conservation SocietyGoroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Posted January 28, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places.
Job Description
The Terrestrial Conservation Coordinator will be responsible for the technical implementation of the WCS PNG Terrestrial Conservation Program. The coordinator will provide technical assistance, lead data collection protocols, and support project management and development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline
- At least 3 years' experience in biodiversity conservation
- Extensive programme management experience and community engagement
- Experience in terrestrial protected area planning
- Excellent computer literacy and MS office applications
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Tok pisin
- Independent and self-starter with drive and initiative
- Good conflict management and negotiation skills
- Excellent multi-tasking, organized and follow-up skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a renowned conservation organization
- Chance to contribute to the conservation of Papua New Guinea's wildlife and wild places
- Chance to work with local communities and partners
