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Field Assistant

Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation

Windhoek, Africa

Job Type Temporary
Salary Details Negotiable commensurate with experience
Deadline Feb 28, 2025
Experience 2 - 6 years

Requirements

  • MSc in nature conservation, zoology, or related field (Will accept BSc and relevant working experience in place of MSc)
  • Valid driving license and at least 2 years experience in manual 4x4 driving
  • 2-5 years field experience, preferably with mammal tracking, telemetry, and camera trapping
  • Ability to work in remote environments, often under physically demanding conditions and late night hours, experience walking with big 5 a plus
  • Strong observational and data recording skills
  • Experience with GIS, telemetry, or statistical analysis is a plus
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team
  • Passion for conservation and ethical wildlife research
  • Animal husbandry experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field surveys to monitor pangolin populations, behavior, and habitat use.
  • Assist in tracking and data collection using VHF, GPS, camera traps, and other field monitoring tools.
  • Record ecological and behavioral observations in a standardized format.
  • Support community engagement and awareness activities related to pangolin conservation.
  • Assist with handling and data collection for rescued and rehabilitated pangolins, potentially assist with rehabilitation of rescued animals
  • Maintain accurate field logs and contribute to research reports.
  • Work collaboratively with conservation partners, private stakeholders, local communities, and government agencies when needed.

Compensation

  • Partial accomodation and food, salary negotiable and commensurate with experience
  • Potential for growth within organization for long-term appointment
HOW TO APPLY

Send us your CV and cover letter of interest to info@pangolincrf.org

Applications are open until 28 February 2025 or until the role is filled.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Ecology, Wildlife
Tags GIS