The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Food Production Officer for its Coastal Forest Programme

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the
Earth? Working with WWF could be the opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing
realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the
impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from
HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone
who believes they can help us create a better future for people and nature.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the
benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government,
we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery
by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of
wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable. WWF Network has moved to
the development and the implementation of 9 Practices with Global Goals to be achieved.
For WWF Coastal Forest Programme, we are looking for a dynamic and committed Food
Production Officer.
Reports to: Programme Manager
Works closely with: Green Growth and Agriculture Coordinator
Location: Limbe
Duration: July - December 2025
Context and mission of the department
WWF and EDEKA, one of the leading food retailers in Germany, have been in a partnership
since 2009. Their aim is to reduce EDEKA’s ecological footprint, to advocate the preservation of
natural ecosystems and better working and living conditions along the value chains and to take
on a pioneering role in food retailing where possible. The partnership includes three multi-year
agricultural field projects that pioneer new approaches and methods to make food production
more sustainable.
The Joint WWF-EDEKA banana project was launched in 2014 in Ecuador and Colombia with the
vision of making conventional banana production more sustainable and bring about a rethinking
in the banana sector. Over time, the project was successfully expanded to different countries in
Latin America and shall now be expanded to West Africa (Cameroon and Côte D’ Ivoire).
The project focuses on changing conventional banana production practices in the subject areas
of natural ecosystems, water resources, integrated pest management, climate change, waste
management and social commitment and contributes to SDGs 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15.
Major Functions
To support the WWF CCO’s vision and broad conservation goals. The objectives of the Food
Production Officer include:
• Collect and analyze the data, and produce and share regular reports from the
Environmentally and Socially Compatible Banana Production project;
• Carry out a broad stakeholder analysis following the Environmentally and Socially
Compatible Banana Production project;
• Analyze the existing risk factors for the Environmentally and Socially Compatible
Banana Production project to inform mitigation measures;
• Increase awareness and understanding of the importance of Environmentally and
Socially Compatible Banana Production project among the stakeholders;
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Food
Production Officer for its Coastal Forest Programme• Develop appealing stories on the Environmentally and Socially Compatible Banana
Production project, and
• Produce on the ground reports in various formats that highlights Environmentally and
Socially Compatible Banana Production project field results, key achievements,
success stories, challenges and perspectives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position provides support to the proper implementation of the Program on farm level. It
strives to also engage with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, private sector,
parliamentarians, to elaborate a landscape strategy.
Specifically, the position performs the following duties:
i. Support and follow up (technical guidance, training, recommendations and field visits) on
the implementation of farm level practices and activities such as:
• Assistance in the development of a training plan
• Giving trainings on sustainability topics linked to the Program such as climate change and
adequate waste management
• Providing support with the work plan for the establishment of protection zones
• Support of the development of ecosystem restoration plan
• Guiding the farms on species of plant barriers to be planted and maintained along public
roads and farm infrastructure
ii. Take the lead in the Corrective Action Review of the Program’s monitoring process
iii. Design and implement a strategy for collective actions carried out on landscape level, such
as (integrated watershed management / conservation areas, reforestation, promotion of
equality between men and women, etc.);
• Identify stakeholders that will be involved in the different activities;
iv. Attend meetings, farm visits and/or workshops with WWF Germany for planning, reporting
on the farms’ progress and evaluation of the Banana Program, according to the
established timelines;
v. Provide technical support to the team in the preparation of reports and the generation of
material for the operation and dissemination of the Program;
vi. Provide quality assurance to reporting on the program’s progress and results (activities,
outputs, lessons learned and outcomes) on a regular basis, including quarterly and
Technical Progress Reports;
vii. Participate in planning and play an active role in events, national and international forums
organized by WWF and other partners, and
viii. Provide WWF with necessary information, including photos and videos, for presentations
and fundraising on Environmentally and Socially Compatible Banana Production Program.
Profile:
Required Qualifications:
• At least a Bachelor’s degree or preferably a Master’s degree in conservation biology,
sustainable development, environmental sciences, agricultural studies, sustainable
production or related disciplines;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in projects of conservation, sustainable
agriculture, banana production or similar and
• Experience working for a conservation/development agency is an added value.
Required Skills:
• Interaction with different partners;
• Demonstrated understanding of natural resources management, climate change and
socio-economic development;
• Experience in the design and operational management of planning and project followup instruments;• Experience to prepare technical reports in writing;
• Excellent oral and written expression skills;
• Fully computer literate, skilled and confident in using office applications such as MS
office (word, excel, power point, project), and
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited
supervision.
Competencies
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication
skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to handle multi-tasks and meet with tight schedule, work with various parties;
• Independently and able to deliver results under pressure;
• Detail-oriented, hands-on and able to follow through projects or tasks;
• Positive thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude and eager to learn;
• Outgoing and able to work in the field;
• Passionate about conservation issues;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and French;
• Proficient in the use of the computer.
WWF’s Values & Behaviors:
• Able to demonstrate WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen
deeply, collaborate openly and innovate fearlessly;
• Aligns and identifies with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity,
Respect and Collaboration.
Working Relationships:
• Internal
Interacts with the WWF team (landscape, national and International, thematic leads,
Programme Managers).
• External
Interacts with private sector partners, WWF colleagues from foreign countries, experts,
service providers, and Government.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are
anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to
organizational needs.
How to apply:
Apply through the link:
https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/  with a computer (Please do not
use a mobile phone)
Job reference: J172
Deadline for applications: 21 June 2025.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates
under serious consideration will be contacted for follow-up.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.