Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Volunteer Supervisor/Research Assistant
Project/Department: Elephant Orphanage Project(EOP)
Location:Lilayi Elephant Nursery –LUSAKA
Start date:ASAP
The Elephant Orphanage Project (EOP) was established in Southern Kafue National Park (KNP) in 2007, with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned elephants back into the wild. Itis part of a conservation initiative developed and operated by Game Rangers International (GRI), a Zambian NGO. GRIcurrently supports 21elephants across the Lilayi Elephant Nursery and the Kafue Release Facility aged between 1and14years old.
GRIis currently looking for an energetic and motivated individual with a background and interest in wildlife conservation / research whocould provide onsite supervision for the Behavioural Observations Study at the Elephant Nursery withthe associated short-term volunteers conducting this research. In addition,the role is also to support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Lilayi Elephant Nursery. The VS/RAwill report to the Senior Research Assistantfor all behaviour research and directly support the Nursery Manager with all operations, elephant activities and administration within the Lilayi Elephant Nursery domain. Work at the Nursery will be more focused on the ‘Rescue’ and primary ‘Rehabilitation’ element of the EOP, with the VS/RAbeing based at and living on-site at the Lilayi Elephant Nursery (LEN). .

Main Roles & Responsibilities:
1.Management of Behavioural Observation Study (BOS) with short term volunteer and keeper support–conducting data collection, spot checking others and decoding data
2.Assist with production of research proposals and future studies i.e. biodiversity surveys
3.Support with data handling and presenting data for reports and displays
4.Assist with full-time supervision andsupport for short-termvolunteers
5.Supervise volunteers to support with conservation education (with the Conservation Education Ranger)
6.Liaise with the Community Outreach Manager to organise volunteer support with Women’sGroups and capacitybuilding.
7.Assist with visitor management: informative talks for large audience and private behind the scenestours
8.Support withcamp management, activities and administration as required
9.Photograph management, social media updates and promotions

Essential Skills:
1.Hosting / guest relations
2.Experiencein Zoology/Biology/Conservation/research
3.ICTliterate
4.Good communication and presentation skills(including to large public audience) and guest relations

Desired Experience:
1.Supervision of others
2.Behavioural research
3.Proficient with social media
4.Photography
5.Experience of working in a remote location(e.g. lodge/bush camp, field research)
6.Basic First Aid
Essential Qualities:
1.Professional, outgoing and personable
2.Supportive, caring and sensitive to those in your charge
3.Shows initiative, resourceful and proactive
4.Common sense, logical thinking and problem solving abilities
5.Ability to work as part of ateam
6.Good timemanagement, reliable and responsible
7.Affinity for the outdoors and conservation
8.Flexible approach to work
9.Affinity to living in basic (tented) conditionsContact Information:

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Please send all applications to info@gamerangersinternational.org
Please include a cover letter and CV with at least three references.Application deadline:open until post is suitably filled

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