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Education and Community Coordinator

See attached Job Description for full details.

Location: Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Position: Education and Community Coordinator
Reports to: Conservation Manager

Start Date: ASAP (No later than October 1, 2026)
Minimum Commitment: 1 year

The Education and Community Coordinator will work closely with approximately 10 outreach officers and report to the Conservation Manager. The role will lead and strengthen TCS’s education and community programmes, while supporting research, monitoring and evaluation, project management and staff capacity building.

Approximately 10 days per month will be spent in the field, including travel to rural communities and project locations where accommodation will either be in tents or local houses.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education, Conservation, Anthropology, Socio-Economic Studies, International Development, Community Development or a related field.

  • Experience developing and delivering education or community-based programmes.

  • Strong organisational, project-management and communication skills.

  • Fluent written and spoken English.

  • High level of adaptability and critical-thinking skills.

  • Experience collecting, managing and analysing data.

  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; experience with KoboToolbox and R Software is desirable.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

  • Ability and willingness to live and work in remote communities and travel regularly within Sierra Leone.

Contract and Benefits

This is a full-time position, working 09:00–17:00, six days per week.

If the successful applicant does not live in Sierra Leone, the contract will include: on-site accommodation; one African style meal per day; annual return airfare (subject to contract completion).

The chosen candidate must provide evidence of personal health insurance, negative TB test, COVID and yellow fever vaccination.

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To apply, please send CV and cover letter in English with the subject “Education & Community Coordinator” to conservation@tacugama.com and indicate the date you are available to start.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

Veterinary Internship

We are committed to providing our interns with a unique and rewarding experience that will allow them to gain valuable skills and knowledge in the field of wildlife medicine and rehabilitation. If you are passionate about working with chimpanzees and are eager to learn and contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply. Interns are required to pay an internship fee. The fees for the internship and more information are available here.

Duration: 3 to 6 months

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To apply, please send CV and cover letter with the subject “Vet Intern” to info@tacugama.com and indicate the date you are available to start.

Volunteer Posting – Conservation Outreach Intern

Based in Sierra Leone, international Candidates welcome to apply.

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Start Date: Any

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To apply, please send CV and cover letter with the subject “Education Intern” to conservation@tacugama.com and indicate the date you are available to start.