Job offer: (02) Field Biologists Volunteers

Description

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon seeks for two (02) Field Biologists Volunteers

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working with WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime:

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system.

And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do:

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

For our Country Program Office in Cameroon, we are looking for two (02) dynamic and committed Field Biologists volunteers to the implementation of its Jengi TRIDOM program activities in the Boumba-Bek National Park (BB NP).

Under the supervision of the: Park Assistant Boumba-bek

Based at: Yokadouma

Duration: one year (1 year)

Missions / Responsabilités / Activités

Department Mission:

WWF CCPO’s mission is to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources in Southeast Cameroon through participatory management practices involving all stakeholders and contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of local populations.

Main Functions

The Volunteer Field Biologists will be responsible for collecting all bio-monitoring data in the field in collaboration with the MINFOF team and local assistants (monitoring of large and medium-sized mammals, monitoring of wildlife use of clearings, monitoring of wildlife using camera traps, collection of data on human-wildlife conflicts, mapping of elephant corridors, etc.) In this capacity, he/she works under the direct technical supervision of the PNBB Jengi-TRIDOM Park Assistant, and to some extent the Program Executor for related activities:

• Produce periodic RDTs and a budget for field activities;
• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of the bio-monitoring protocol;
• Ensure the implementation of the continuous ecological monitoring system in the targeted clearings of the PNBB with the collection of data following scientific protocols;
• Participate, under the supervision of the PNBB Park Assistant, in the organization and management of the appropriate use of the bio-monitoring database and related tools and ensure the proper storage of field materials;
• Participate in periodic planning sessions to identify information needs and provide technical support;
• Participate in the collection of data on human-wildlife conflicts to update the Jengi TRIDOM program database;
• Produce concise and well-written field reports on a regular basis.

Compétences / Exigences / Qualités

Functional skills required

• Bachelor’s degree or engineering degree in one or more of the following areas: Forestry and Wildlife or other related specialization;
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in biomonitoring field activities;
• Strong interest in nature conservation.

Skills and competencies required

• Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with little supervision;
• Field person: enthusiastic about long missions in the forest under difficult and remote conditions;
• Excellent physical condition;
• Ability to adapt, flexibility;
• Demonstrated knowledge of GPS and SIG related software, Cybertracker/SMART and related tools;
• Good knowledge of camera trapping, wildlife observation and photo analysis
• Demonstrated statistical and data analysis skills (Excel, other relevant software);
• Ability to manage databases;
• Computer literacy, knowledge of data analysis software;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Adhere to WWF values: Respect, Courage, Integrity and Collaboration.

Working Relationships:

In-house

Collaborate with other key WWF technical staff in the Jengi TRIDOM program.

Externally

Work in collaboration with the Conservation Department, local community assistants (ASMOs and IPLCs).

Profil du candidat

» Niveau d’expérience: Junior / Débutant
» Années d’expérience: Moins d’un an
» Niveau Académique Minimum: Licence

Apply through the Link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_to_a_job/

Or submit your applications to the various WWF offices in the following towns: Ngoyla, Mambele, Yokadouma, Campo and Limbe. Qualified candidates residing in Yokadouma (Mouloundou, Salapoumbé, Mambelé…) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for receipt of applications: September 23th, 2022.

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce

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