Country Representative – Central African Republic (CAR)

**Organization:** African Parks
**Duty Station:** Bangui, with regular travel to Chinko Conservation Area
**Country:** Central African Republic
**Contract Level / Grade:** PMU
**Reporting to:** Regional Operations Manager (ROM)
**Functional Reporting:** Park Manager – Chinko
**Application Deadline:** 15 January 2026, 15:00 (local time)

## Background

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities.

African Parks currently manages the **Chinko Conservation Area (CCA)** in the Central African Republic, operating in a complex institutional, security, and operational environment. To strengthen institutional engagement and support park operations, African Parks is recruiting a **Country Representative** for CAR.

This position focuses on **institutional representation and administrative support** for Chinko and potential future extensions. It is **not a Country Director role** and does not carry overall national strategic responsibility.

## Purpose of the Role

The Country Representative is the institutional focal point for African Parks in CAR for the Chinko Conservation Area. The role ensures effective representation with national authorities, supports compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, facilitates partnerships, and removes institutional and administrative constraints affecting park operations.

## Key Responsibilities

**Institutional Representation and Government Relations**

- Represent African Parks with relevant ministries, national and local authorities, and public institutions.
- Maintain constructive and regular relationships with government stakeholders.
- Serve as the official interlocutor for institutional and administrative matters related to African Parks–CAR and Chinko.

**Coordination and Partnerships**

- Support the ROM and Park Manager in managing relationships with government and institutional p