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Volunteer Digital Transformation, Data Management and Technology Support with Conserve Congo
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This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity
About The Affiliated Organization
Conserv Congo is building a locally led conservation model in which communities, government institutions, and Congolese professionals become the principal actors protecting biodiversity- shifting conservation from externally driven protection toward a system rooted in local leadership, justice, opportunity, and long-term ownership.
For more information, please visit www.conservecongo.org
Job Description
Conserv Congo is launching a Volunteer Skills for Conservation Initiative to strengthen the systems, tools, communications, research, and professional capacity behind our conservation work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The goal is to connect skilled professionals with practical challenges faced by a locally led conservation organization working at the intersection of wildlife protection, wildlife-crime prevention, community engagement, education, sustainable development, and institutional strengthening. Each volunteer will work on clearly defined deliverables rather than simply providing general assistance. Depending on your expertise, you may contribute to areas such as:
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- communications and storytelling
- graphic design
- fundraising and proposal development
- research and data analysis
- legal and policy research
- monitoring and evaluation
- organizational systems
- training materials
- digital tools
- or other specialized assignments agreed upon with the Conserv Congo team
Your contribution is important because conservation organizations working on the frontlines often have strong field knowledge and local networks but limited access to specialized technical expertise. By contributing professional skills, you can help Conserv Congo build stronger systems, communicate its impact more effectively, improve decision-making, and develop solutions that can continue serving communities and conservation practitioners long after the volunteer assignment ends. Most importantly, you will be contributing to a broader vision: strengthening African-led conservation by helping Congolese professionals and communities develop the tools, institutions, and capacity to protect their own natural heritage.
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Volunteer Logistics
- Estimated hours required per week: 5–10 hours
- The estimated duration of the project is: Ongoing
- This position is Virtual (Remote)
Language Requirements
- English
Desired Skills And Experience
We are looking for volunteers with professional skills that can strengthen Conserv Congo’s conservation, organizational, and community-impact work. Relevant expertise may include:
- software development and digital tools, data management and analysis, GIS
- communications, storytelling, filmmaking, graphic design, social media
- fundraising, grant writing, finance
- research, monitoring and evaluation
- legal and policy research
- organizational development, project management
- training, and capacity building
Experience in conservation, environmental protection, wildlife crime, sustainable development, community engagement, nonprofit management, or African development contexts is an advantage, but not required for every assignment.
We especially value volunteers who demonstrate initiative, reliability, creativity, problem-solving ability, cultural sensitivity, strong communication skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines.
French or English proficiency is useful, and additional experience working in the DRC, Congo Basin, or wider African context is an asset.
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