Program ManagerLocation: Morogoro, TanzaniaPosition Type: Full-timeApplication Deadline: 31st July 2026Join Our TeamEnvironmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE) is looking for an experienced, innovative, and results-oriented Program Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for our conservation, community development, climate resilience, and social enterprise programs.The successful candidate will oversee project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, partnership development, fundraising, and donor reporting while ensuring that projects achieve measurable conservation and community development outcomes. This position requires a dynamic leader with strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for working with rural communities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the planning, implementation, monitoring,...
A New Chapter for Communities and Wildlife in the Selous–Niassa Landscape
Together, communities, science, and technology are shaping a future where people and wildlife can thrive side by side. For generations, the forests, rivers, and woodlands of southern Tanzania have sustained both people and wildlife. Farmers depend on fertile land to feed their families, while elephants, wild dogs, lions, and countless other species depend on the same landscape for food, water, and safe movement. This remarkable connection makes the Selous–Niassa Wildlife Corridor one of Africa's most important conservation landscapes—but it also presents one of its greatest challenges.As climate patterns continue to change, communities are experiencing increasing uncertainty. Longer dry seasons, shifting...
Field & Community Interns (2 Positions)
Field & Community Interns (2 Positions)Location: MorogoroECOWICE is seeking two motivated Field & Community Interns to support our community-based conservation and social enterprise activities.We work directly with farmers and communities to support sustainable livelihoods, crop purchasing, seed distribution, environmental education, and Wildlife Monitoring. Key ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will support:i. Field & Community WorkVisiting villages and working directly with farmersCoordinating farmer trainings (with supervision)Supporting EMG meetings and reportsCommunity follow-ups and attendance recordingii. Social Enterprise OperationsPurchasing crops/commodities from farmersTransporting products to the shop/storeSupporting packing and basic quality checksAssisting with seed distribution to farmersMinimum RequirementsDiploma OR Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Wildlife, Environmental Studies, or...
COWICE Participates in Human-Wildlife Conflict Stakeholder Meeting in Namtumbo
ECOWICE Participated in Human-Wildlife Conflict Stakeholder Meeting in Namtumbo ECOWICE attended a stakeholder meeting held at the District Game Office (DGO) in Namtumbo The meeting focused on addressing human-wildlife conflict and strengthening coordination among stakeholders working in Namtumbo District. Discussions also explored ways to reduce duplication of responsibilities and improve collaboration in promoting peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife. Human-wildlife conflict is becoming an increasing concern in Namtumbo. While elephants have historically been the main conflict species, communities are now also facing growing challenges involving hippopotamuses and crocodiles. This situation highlights the urgent need for community awareness, practical mitigation measures,...
We are hiring
Job Post: Communication OfficerOrganization: Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE)Location: Morogoro municipalAbout UsEnvironmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving wildlife through improving income and food security. Our main programs focus on human-wildlife coexistence, environmental education, restoration, and sustainable income-generating activities. We operate in critical biodiversity areas including Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park, and the Rungwe and Livingstone mountains.Position: Communication OfficerKey Responsibilities: Develop and implement communication strategies to promote ECOWICE programs. Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and press releases. Manage and update the organization's website and digital platforms....
Mikumi tree
The Story Behind Mikumi: A Name Rooted in HarmonyHave you ever wondered how Mikumi National Park got its name? The story traces back to the Mikumi palm tree, a vital symbol of life and connection for the local communities.This remarkable tree thrives in the stunning savannahs of Mikumi, a landscape rich with diverse wildlife. For generations, its leaves have been woven into the daily lives of the people who call this area home. They use the leaves to craft sturdy roofs for their homes and create beautiful, functional items like baskets and rugs.The Mikumi palm tree is more than a...
Volunteering opportunity
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in sustainable development while contributing to global change? The weltwärts program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), offers Tanzanian young adults the unique opportunity to volunteer in Germany through a partnership between Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE) and ADRA Germany.Program OverviewThe weltwärts program provides young adults (ages 18-28) from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in volunteer service abroad. The program promotes global learning and intercultural exchange, offering volunteers up to 12...
Addressing Human-Elephant Conflict in the Selous-Niassa Corridor
Monitoring to Mitigate Conflict: A Data-Driven ApproachECOWICE, committed to fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife, has implemented a multi-layered approach to monitor and address these human-elephant conflicts. Through direct field observations and community feedback, ECOWICE is documenting the extent of the damage caused by elephants while gaining a clearer understanding of the conflict’s scale.One of the core strategies involves the establishment of monitoring transects in areas with frequent crop-raiding incidents. These transects enable ECOWICE to systematically observe elephant behavior, assess the damage, and collect essential data that inform future interventions. By incorporating community voices, the organization ensures that local knowledge...
Environmental Education
ECOWICE Inspires Future Environmental Leaders Through Hands-On EducationIn Tanzania's Mikumi and Selous-Niassa regions, ECOWICE is sowing the seeds of environmental stewardship, ensuring that the next generation is equipped to lead conservation efforts. Through an innovative approach that integrates environmental education into the Tanzanian primary school curriculum, students are gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world—and their role in protecting it.ECOWICE Inspires Future Environmental Leaders Through Hands-On EducationIn Tanzania's Mikumi and Selous-Niassa regions, ECOWICE is sowing the seeds of environmental stewardship, ensuring that the next generation is equipped to lead conservation efforts. Through an innovative approach that integrates environmental education...
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Job Post: Field Facilitator (Conservation)Organization: Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECOWICE)Location: Mvomero, Namtumbo, Rungwe or Morogoro RuralAbout Us: Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community Enterprise (ECWCE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving wildlife through improving income and food security. Our main programs focus on human-wildlife coexistence, environmental education, restoration, and sustainable income-generating activities. We operate in critical biodiversity areas including Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park, and the Rungwe and Livingstone mountains.Position: Field Facilitator (Conservation)Key Responsibilities:Facilitate and monitor environmental education programs.Facilitate and monitor crop protection initiatives.Facilitate and monitor income-generating activities.Facilitate and monitor restoration programs.Facilitate and monitor species...