Senior Technical Advisor (gn), (Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia) at Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS)

Location: Bale Mountains National Park (BMNP), Ethiopia

Organization: Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS)

Deadline: July 27, 2025

Job Description

About us

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an internationally operating conservation organisation based in Germany that has been supporting conservation projects in Africa, South America, South East Asia and Europe for many decades. Following our mission to conserve wildlife and ecosystems we are focusing on protected areas and outstanding wild places.

About The Project

The Bale Mountains are one of Africa’s hidden treasures — home to rare wildlife, spectacular landscapes and a watertower for millions of people in the region. Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) has worked alongside the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) for over 20 years to protect this extraordinary landscape.

About the Position

We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Technical Advisor (gn) to lead the charge in strategic park management at Bale Mountains National Park (BMNP). Based at park headquarters in Dinsho, you work in close partnership with the EWCA BMNP Chief Warden and coordinate with the FZS BMCP Landscape Unit Coordinator in Robe to guide strategic planning, boost team capacity and ensure effective and efficient on-the-ground conservation management. You’ll also serve as a member of the FZS BMCP (Ethiopia) Senior Management Team.

Your Tasks

Lead the design and rollout of park strategies for Operations, Ecological Management & Monitoring, and Tourism
Drive the review and implementation of the park’s General Management Plan
Build a strong, unified EWCA–FZS team
Support rangers and local partners in effective law enforcement
Ensure all activities meet environmental social safeguards and legal frameworks
Oversee planning, budgeting, reporting, and donor coordination

Your Profile

MSc (or equivalent) in conservation or natural resource management
6+ years of international field experience, including 5+ in protected area management
Fluency in English – both written and verbal
Proven success in managing large, donor-funded projects
Experience working with government agencies and rangers
A strategic mindset and strong leadership skills
Willingness to live and work in a remote, highland environment

We Offer

Engaging and meaningful work that encourages independent and entrepreneurial thinking
Opportunity to contribute towards the protection of impressive wilderness areas
A dynamic and motivated team environment, working to secure outstanding wild places
A fair and competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience