Fynbos Extension Officer

(This is a 36-month fixed term contract position based in Pletteneberg Bay, Western Cape)

WWF is the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with over 6 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans 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.

WWF South Africa is a national office that is part of the WWF network. We are a local NGO that has worked for 50 years with the aim of inspiring all South Africans to live in harmony with nature, for the benefit of our country and the wellbeing of all our people. WWFs work is for nature, for you.

Our work is challenging and exciting and we love what we do. To join our team, you need to be brilliant at what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have a positive attitude.

Background:

The Fynbos Extension Officer will work closely with the coordinator for the fynbos program of work to pursue the protection of important biodiversity features and critical corridors within the fynbos biome on privately owned land. The extension officer will be responsible for the identification, prioritising and negotiation of appropriate biodiversity stewardship agreements as well as provide technical advice and support to participating landowners.

This position will require efficient project management including strict reporting on progress to WWF donors and management.