Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Position: Wildlife Ecologist
Location: Bangweulu Wetland
Reports to: Field Operations Manager
Start Date: 3 January 2022
Contract Duration: 3 years

Job overview
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization founded in 2000 that manages 19 national parks and protected areas in 11 countries covering 14 million hectares. This is achieved through long-term agreements with national governments, putting in place funding solutions and establishing good governance and management to achieve ecological, social and financial sustainability.
A wildlife ecologist will research the conditions in protected areas, and writes a report on any risk factors for animal and plant life. A wildlife Ecologist will report to the Field Operations Manager and will be based in Bangweulu wetlands.

Job Responsibilities
• Estimate, monitor, and manage wildlife populations and invasive plants and animals
• Write research papers, reports, and scholarly articles that explain their findings
• Study the characteristics of animals, such as their interactions with other species, reproduction, population dynamics, diseases, and movement patterns
• Analyze the influence that human activity has on wildlife and their natural habitats
• Give presentations on research findings to academics and the general public
• Develop conservation plans and make recommendations on wildlife conservation and management issues to policymakers and the general public
• Develop and conduct experimental studies with animals in controlled or natural surroundings
• Collect biological data and specimens for analysis
• In conjunction with DNPW, set up quotas for recommended animals for sustainable harvesting
• Collaborating all research activities with Department of National Park and Wildlife
• The officer shall be reporting to the Field Operation Manager for any activities

Required skills
• Good English writing and communication skills
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor Degree in Wildlife Management/Ecology/Environment
• Manual Driver’s License
• Ability to work in a Remote area with limited Services
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and pay close attention to details and produce highly accurate work
• Computer literacy: Word, excel, Power Point, and analytical software
• Experience in Wildlife Monitoring/research will be an added advantage

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please email your CV and cover letter to hr.bangweulu@africanparks.org by 10 December 2021

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