Expedition Leader for The Wilderness Project (Conservation) Closing date : 15-November Pan Afric[...]

Overview

Expedition Leader for The Wilderness Project

Organisation : The Wilderness Project

Sector : Conservation

Location : Pan Africa, South Africa

Closing date : 15 November 2025

The Expedition Leader will conduct active river-based expeditions, leading research and expedition teams to fulfill TWP's science and research objectives across the major river basins of Sub-Saharan Africa—the Nile, Okavango, Congo, and Zambezi. This role requires regular travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC, and South Sudan for fieldwork, expeditions, meetings, and conferences. The position involves spending approximately half the year away from home.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee river and field expeditions aligned with TWP's mission and vision, primarily using the 21st Century River Baselines methodology
• Manage teams conducting scientific studies and research, ensuring compliance with methodologies, quality control standards, and scientific reporting requirements
• Collaborate with researchers, communications staff, and report writers to complete scientific data analysis and compile reports and publicly accessible datasets
• Plan, build, and manage river and land-based teams
• Lead reconnaissance, planning, and operational execution of expeditions
• Analyse data and write reports immediately following research expeditions
• Develop proposals and content for future expeditions
• Identify, develop, and manage boat captains, camp managers, and researchers to build expeditionary teams
• Build capacity within in-country departments and universities
• Work with management and research teams to assess and prioritise future expeditions toward the goal of completing 200 river baselines by 2030
• Establish and maintain research permits and MOUs with relevant organisations
• Liaise with scientific collaborators regarding expedition timeframes and objectives
• Ensure field studies meet both scientific standards and TWP requirements
• Represent TWP at scientific meetings and conferences to build organisational awareness within the research community
• Produce monthly reports summarizing activities and outlining upcoming plans

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Operations Manager on operational matters related to river expeditions and other TWP activities. Works closely with logistics and land support teams on expedition operations and field research communications.

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