Reports to: Community Engagement Officer
Department: Community Engagement, Musokotwane-Nyawa ARR Carbon Project
Position classification: Full-time, project-based / fixed-term, subject to project requirements.
Location: 2 positions in Musokotwane Chiefdom or Nyawa Chiefdom, Kazungula District, Southern Province
Employment will be through Eden Reforestation Projects Zambia, (Zambia-registered affiliate of Eden: People+Planet)

Company Information

We believe the social foundation of basic human needs can be met for all people within the Earth’s ecological limits. By collaborating with communities to restore degraded environments and protect essential ecosystems, we foster a resilient foundation that supports both people and planet, recognizing the health of both are inseparable and interdependent. Our work de-risks the future by designing and implementing holistic systems that address the foundational needs of people, restores essential biodiversity, and directly impacts the effects of climate change through collaboration with local stakeholders, regional authorities, and global partners.

Eden: People+Planet is implementing the Musokotwane–Nyawa Afforestation, Revegetation and Reforestation (ARR) Carbon Project in Musokotwane and Nyawa Chiefdoms of Kazungula District, Southern Province. The project seeks to support communities in sustainable forest management, restoration, and conservation while strengthening community participation, local governance structures, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Mobiliser will play a key role in strengthening community participation and ensuring that local voices are actively engaged in Eden: People+Planet’s work. Serving as a trusted link between participating communities, traditional leadership, community structures, and Eden, the role will build strong relationships, promote awareness and participation, and support effective communication, monitoring, and reporting of project activities. The Musokotwane-based Community Mobiliser will work across 14 participating camps, while the Nyawa-based Community Mobiliser will support 16 camps.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Community Mobilisation + Engagement: Mobilise and sensitise community members on project objectives, activities, and requirements. Support meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, and other project activities; maintain regular engagement with participating camps; promote the inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups; and communicate project information in appropriate local languages.
• Community Relationships + Feedback: Build and maintain effective relationships with traditional leaders, headmen, Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs), Camp Advisory Councils, camp representatives, and community members. Capture and communicate community concerns, feedback, and emerging issues to the Community Engagement Officer.
• Community Forest Management Support: Support the establishment, strengthening, and effective functioning of community forest management structures and activities. Promote awareness of sustainable forest management, conservation, restoration, and fire management, and support community-level planning, mapping, bylaw development, and annual work planning processes.
• FPIC + Community Ownership: Support Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes in accordance with project procedures and foster informed community participation and ownership throughout project implementation.
• Field Coordination + Monitoring: Conduct regular visits to participating camps; coordinate meetings, trainings, consultations, and mobilisation activities; monitor implementation progress; collect community-level data using approved tools; and escalate issues and risks as appropriate.
• Reporting + Documentation: Prepare timely and accurate activity reports, meeting records, and mobilisation updates. Maintain complete documentation of meetings, attendance, community feedback, project structures, and other required project records.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain positive relationships with traditional leadership, government representatives, and community stakeholders. Support stakeholder coordination, represent Eden professionally, and promote transparency, accountability, and respectful engagement.
• Collaboration + Other Duties: Participate in project planning, training, and review activities; support broader community engagement efforts; undertake required field travel; and carry out other duties that contribute to project objectives.

EDUCATION + WORK EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Social Work, Forestry, Agriculture, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience facilitating or mobilising communities, preferably within forestry, conservation, community development, or natural resource management programmes.
• Experience working with rural communities and traditional leadership structures.
• Experience supporting community-based natural resource management, conservation, forestry, climate change, or carbon project activities is an advantage.
• Experience using digital data collection tools is an advantage.
• Valid motorcycle riding licence and practical motorcycle riding experience are an advantage. 

SKILLS + ATTRIBUTES

• Consistently upholds the Eden Ethos and conduct standards in all professional interactions. 
• Demonstrates strong facilitation and community mobilisation skills and can effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including in relevant local languages.
• Builds trust and maintains productive relationships with community members, leaders, government representatives, and colleagues.
• Effectively manages priorities, coordinates activities, and meets deadlines in a field-based environment.
• Accurately collects, manages, and reports information and project data.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and able to use digital data collection tools.
• Promotes inclusive participation and demonstrates cultural awareness and respect for local communities.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, adaptability, and alignment with Eden's values and safeguarding standards.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Work Environment: This is a field-based position primarily supporting project implementation within participating communities in Musokotwane or Nyawa Chiefdoms. Work will frequently take place in remote rural settings and outdoor environments. 
• Work Schedule: Full-time (~40 hours/week), with flexibility required to support community meetings, trainings, stakeholder engagements, and project activities that may occur outside standard business hours.
• Physical Requirements: Role requires regular travel, walking, standing, and participation in outdoor activities under varying environmental and weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabilities.
• Travel: Frequent travel within the project area is required, including visits to rural and remote communities. Travel may involve varying road, terrain, and environmental conditions. 
• Safety + Requirements: Must comply with all organizational safety, safeguarding, and operational protocols. Must be legally eligible to work in the country of assignment. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Disclaimer: This document outlines primary duties but may not cover all responsibilities or conditions. Eden may assign extra tasks or modify roles for business needs or employee accommodation, per applicable law. 

Eden is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, viewpoints, and skills. Candidate selection is based on technical qualifications and position requirements; employment will not commence until applicable background and reference checks are completed.

Safeguarding: Eden holds strict safeguarding principles and does not tolerate behaviors that harm others, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other injustices. Employees are expected to abide by company policies.