Conservation Monitoring Technician

WCS is recruiting a Conservation Monitoring Technician, to be based Niassa.

Duties

• Interest and capacity in ecological research and monitoring, a high degree of computer and technical literacy and a willingness to learn
• Further, the positions requires a high level of attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Further the successful candidate will be expected to be able to handle significant time in the field under often basic and challenging conditions

Requisites

• Educational background in Natural Resource/ Forestry Management or related fields
• Minimum of 2-years field experience working in conservation areas
• Proven ability to use technological tools for conservation, including GPS, data recording softwares, data management programs (GIS, Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in Portuguese and English, particularly relating to scientific technical writing and ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills to others
• Self-motivated, disciplined and comfortable working in rudimentary and remote field camps for extended periods of time
• Flexibility, optimism, good humour, passion for excellence, self-motivated to achieve a collective purpose

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation via email to wcsmozambique@wcs.org with the Subject line “Conservation Monitoring Technician”