- Inhambane, Moçambique
- Peace Parks Foundation
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Reporting to: Head of Operation and Development – Zinave National Park
Location: Zinave National Park, Mozambique
BACKGROUND
Peace Parks Foundation, founded by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr. Anton Rupert, is a leader in large-scale ecological restoration across southern Africa. Through co-management partnerships that unite governments, communities and donors, it restores vast transboundary landscapes that deliver measurable conservation and livelihood outcomes. Vision 2050 will secure 18 functional landscapes spanning 980,000 km², one of the world’s largest land-conservation initiatives.
Visit: www.peaceparks.org
JOB PROFILE
Zinave National Park is in Mozambique’s Inhambane Province — a vast 4,091 km² wilderness where wildlife has returned and the landscape remains wonderfully untouched.
Under the leadership of Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC), and with support from Peace Parks Foundation (PPF), Zinave has undergone an extraordinary rewilding transformation over the past decade, successfully restoring the Big Five to the park.
Tourism in Zinave is still in its early development phase. While there are a few self-catering tents, campsites, and plans for a mobile camp, there are currently no five-star lodges. The park is remote, quiet, and far from the mainstream safari circuit, with the nearest established tourism hub in Vilanculos located approximately five hours away.
In this unique and emerging landscape, Peace Parks Foundation is seeking experienced tourism professionals to support the Zinave National Park management team in expanding tourism offerings, creating an authentic and high-quality visitor experience, and helping establish a strong tourism culture within the park.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a couple, and both positions require relevant tourism qualifications and experience.
The roles are fixed term, funded via project financing. Funding is currently confirmed for one year, with a high likelihood of extension to three years, subject to performance, progress, and project success.
Job Purpose
The Tourism Field Supervisor will be based full-time in Zinave National Park and will play a central role in strengthening current tourism operations, enhancing the visitor experience, and supporting the development of future tourism products in collaboration with ANAC. The position will work closely with the PPF Tourism Lead and the ANAC Tourism Team.
This role requires practical, hands-on expertise in all aspects of managing tourism in remote wilderness environments. The Tourism Field Supervisor will take ownership of the visitor experience and help establish a strong tourism culture within the park. Responsibilities include coordinating, implementing, and managing logistics, supplies, and maintenance related to tourism activities and products, as well as welcoming and hosting guests.
A key component of the role is to mentor and train selected staff in guiding, bush skills, and hospitality to build local capacity.
This position is ideally suited to a qualified field guide with strong bushcraft, excellent hosting abilities, and a passion for training and skills development.
Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable.
Duties And Responsibilities
Guiding and Hosting
- Lodge and Camp Operations: Procurement of mobile camp equipment and set up and management of seasonal mobile camp in ZNP. Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of mobile camp, Tondo camp and camp sites. Maintain and improve facilities, ensuring sanitary, comfortable and safe conditions despite remote, rustic infrastructure. Manage inventories, equipment and supplies.
- Guided Activities: Lead game drives, walking safaris and interpretive excursions within the 33 000-ha sanctuary and broader park, adhering to ANAC’s safety and conservation protocols. Provide high‑quality environmental interpretation, educate guests about rewilding and community projects, and enforce park rules.
- Hosting & Guest Care: Serve as primary host at camps and during bush activities; ensure guests are welcomed, briefed and accompanied throughout their stay. Prepare and serve meals during bush events and assist with camp chores as needed.
- Community & Cultural Visits: Arrange respectful visits to adjacent communities, introducing guests to local culture, conservation projects and community‑based tourism initiatives.
Logistics and Technical Support
- Plan and execute logistics for mobile camps, including transporting equipment, erecting tents, preparing camp kitchens and managing supplies.
- Maintain safari vehicles, boats and operational equipment; perform basic repairs and ensure readiness for field operations.
- Support the tourism manager in inventory control, procurement and resupply runs.
Training and Capacity Building
- Mentor and train local trainee guides, drivers and camp assistants in guiding techniques, safety protocols, first aid, hospitality standards and customer service.
- Develop standard operating procedures for guided activities and mobile camp set-ups to ensure consistency, quality and safety.
- Assist with language training (Portuguese English) and cultural awareness to improve communication between staff and international guests.
Conservation and Compliance
- Ensure all guiding and logistics activities align with ANAC’s ecological management plan and minimise disturbance to wildlife and sensitive habitats.
- Record wildlife sightings, ecological observations and incidents; report relevant information to ANAC and Peace Parks’ scientific teams to support monitoring and research.
- Promote responsible tourism practices and educate guests on conservation efforts within the park.
Conditions of Employment
- This position is based on site in Zinave National Park.
- Tented accommodation will be provided within the park.
- The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, to accommodate guest schedules and operational needs. Employment is subject to credential verification, reference checks and adherence to Peace Parks and National Administration for Conservation Areas codes of conduct.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum five years’ experience as a professional field guide or safari operator in southern Africa, with a recognised guiding qualification.
- Demonstrated ability to host guests and manage bush logistics, including setting up mobile camps and handling equipment.
- Proven track record of training and mentoring junior guides or camp staff.
- Strong bushcraft skills including 4×4 driving, navigation, wildlife tracking and first aid; ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.
- Excellent communication skills: fluency in English required, Portuguese desirable.
- Comfortable living and working in a remote environment with limited amenities.
- Passion for conservation and community engagement.
- First aid, guiding and/or firefighting certifications will be advantageous.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are committed to making a positive impact and thriving in a challenging and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Please send a covering letter and CV (maximum two pages), including your full address, telephone number, email address and contact details of at least three references who can be contacted.
Applications must be submitted by 14 January 2026.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.
Apply online.
We appreciate the time and effort of all applicants. Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of the submission deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.
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