Field Officer

Organization

Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2012 (originally as a social enterprise called BIOCOOP) by young people dedicated to biodiversity conservation, ecotourism promotion, community health, environmental management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

About BIOCOOR

Mission: To build a nation that is environmentally and socio-economically stable through its resources and skills.

Vision: Contribute to the development of Rwanda to the level of middle-income countries using its resources and skills.

BIOCOOR's headquarters are located in Huye district of the Southern Province of Rwanda. The organization operates across eight districts: Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Karongi, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Huye, Nyanza, and Gisagara. Primary conservation focuses include the rainforests of Nyungwe National Park and its buffer zone, Lake Kivu, Rusizi river basin, Ruhango-Nyungwe Corridor, Kibirizi-Muyira remnant forest, and other mountains requiring restoration. BIOCOOR integrates conservation projects with sustainable economic development in green and blue economies.

Project Information

This position is funded through a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (OP8), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Project Name: "Umutima w'Ibidukikije: Empowering Communities for Nyungwe – Ruhango Green Livelihoods"

Project Focus: Ecosystem restoration and green livelihood strengthening

Position Details

• Job Title: Field Officer
• Duty Station: Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District
• Reports to: Programs Manager
• Location: Nyamagabe, Rwanda