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Organization: African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Biomonitoring Intern – 2 positions
Campo Ma’an National Park
Application Deadline: September 30, 2022
Job Description
Position Summary
The Biomonitoring Intern will support the Campo-Ma’an team in general coordination in-field of ongoing ecological monitoring activities. He or She will work closely with rangers/community members or guides to ensure ecological data is collected, compiled, and achieved following AWF procedures. He/she will also give support to Technical Advisor by inputting camera trap data into the required a database for identification and reporting. Location: Campo-Ma’an National Park Duration: 1 year
Responsibilities: 1. Support implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Campo-Ma’an NP and its peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant established Monitoring protocols;
- Work closely with Rangers and coordinate field deployment and pickup for Camera traps in the field. Assist Rangers staff with data management and analysis and train/strengthen the capacity of appointed park rangers for these tasks;
- Assist in raising local community awareness and participation in conservation issues and project-related activities;
- Support the Management of Camera Traps, Deployment and ensure the Camera trap database is up to date
- Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor (TA), produce concise and well-written field reports on a regular basis to ensure TA and other AWF staff are well briefed on program activities.
- Provide other support to the Technical Advisor when necessary
Required Qualifications
MSc Degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation, Protected Area Management, Zoology, Forestry or related subjects/Field.
Familiarity with GIS analysis (particularly ArcGIS or QGIS).
Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, other relevant software).
Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files on Google Drive. Required skills and competencies
Good skills – both written and verbal (English and French).
Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online research, etc.), IT skills will be an asset.
Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments. Capable of working with minimal supervision.
Adheres to AWF’s values.
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