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Join the Pack and Help Protect Our Wildlife – Career Opportunities at the Endangered Wildlife Trust
Founded in 1973, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest and most respected biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. If you’re passionate about wildlife and eager to make a difference, explore our latest career opportunities below.
How to Apply
Each CV submitted is carefully reviewed by the EWT’s Human Resources team. While we appreciate every application, please note that we cannot respond individually to all candidates. We understand that job hunting can be exhausting and demotivating at times, and we sincerely thank you for considering a career with the EWT.
“You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.” – Joel Osteen
Why Work With Us?
By joining the EWT, you become part of a dedicated team committed to conserving endangered species and ecosystems across southern Africa. Stay updated on new openings by visiting this page regularly.
Key Points for Applicants:
- Submit a well-structured CV tailored to the role.
- Check back frequently for new opportunities.
- Follow us on social media for conservation updates and job alerts.
Together, we can secure a future for wildlife. Join the pack today!
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) – Equal Opportunity Employer
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To apply, candidates must submit a detailed CV along with a compelling motivation letter explaining why they are the ideal fit for the advertised role.
Application Process:
- Carefully review the job specification (PDF) for the position you’re interested in.
- If you meet the requirements, complete the application form within the PDF.
- Email your application, including:
- A tailored motivation letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- An up-to-date CV.
- A recent photograph of yourself.
Important Note:
- If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The EWT reserves the right not to fill the position if no suitable candidate is found.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to protect southern Africa’s wildlife. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
Apply today and help us make a lasting impact!
AI Statement: While we recognise that AI can be a useful tool, we expect that applications to work for the EWT must be personally completed and written without the use of artificial intelligence. Please be aware that your application will be reviewed by panel members who are evaluating your submission to better understand your personality, passion and personal style. Please honour this process by putting your own effort into your application. Thank you.
Chief Scientist – Africa
As ICF’s Chief Scientist – Africa, you will serve as the senior scientific leader guiding the strategic use of world-class science to shape conservation impact across the continent. You will champion an evidence-driven culture across all Africa programmes, strengthening the scientific rigour behind our planning, monitoring, and adaptive management systems while empowering country teams to apply effective, field-tested, robust, and resource-appropriate methods with confidence and independence.
Grant and Technical Writer
The EWT seeks to employ a Grant and Technical Writer in its Fundraising Department. The Grant and Technical Writer will work within a broader team to drive the mobilisation of resources from trusts, foundations, bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, government and public sector institutions, tenders, and any other potential sources requiring technical input. This portfolio will include playing a support role to the Strategic Planning Manager in maintaining programmatic strategies in MIRADI (based on the Conservation Standards) and could include the formal implementation of report writing projects as and when the opportunity arises.
Conservation Adaptive Management and Planning Specialist – Africa
The Conservation Adaptive Management and Planning Specialist ensures our work in Africa achieves and demonstrates long-term, sustainable impacts for cranes, wetlands, grasslands, and communities. The position ensures that conservation investments and actions are of the highest priority and are guided by effective results and outcome-oriented conservation planning; that project and programme teams embrace evidence-based learning and consistently practice adaptive management, using data, evidence, and other information to test assumptions and adjust actions to most effectively achieve desired impacts; and that evidence of progress and impact are translated and shared with others who are important to scale up and sustain impacts.