Business and Sustainability Development Models Expert
Forgotten Parks · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
Background The Upemba National Park (PNU) is one of Africa’s oldest and largest protected areas. Beyond its conservation mandate, the Park aims to become a catalyst for sustainable economic development by creating viable economic opportunities for surrounding communities and generating long-term revenues that contribute to conservation financing. To support this ambition, UNP seeks to engage an Expert with extensive experience in business development, agricultural value chains, social enterprises, financing mechanisms and sustainable economic models in challenging environments. The Expert will support the Park in identifying, structuring and implementing economically viable activities capable of generating revenues while creating social and environmental benefits. Overall Objective To design and support the implementation of sustainable business and development models that: Generate revenues for the Park and contribute to its long-term financial sustainability; Create employment and economic opportunities for local communities; Structure commercially viable value chains around the Park; Establish governance and management systems for revenue-generating activities; Attract…