The African Wildlife Foundation recherche un stagiaire en biosurveillance, Réserve de biosphère Dja, Cameroun

Context :

The African Wildlife Foundation, Cameroon Office has initiated a Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme to offer an opportunity to young graduates to gain experience in conservation and to familiarize with the non-governmental organization environment.

 

Position Summary :

The Biomonitoring Intern will support the Dja Biosphere Reserve team in general coordination in-field of ongoing ecological monitoring and patrol 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 a support to Technical Advisor by inputting camera trap data into require database for identification and reporting.

Location : Dja Biosphere Reserve (with option to be transferred to Campo-Ma’an National Park or Faro National Park)

Duration : One (01) Year

 

Responsibilities :

  • Support implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Dja Biosphere Reserve and its peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant established Monitoring protocols ;
  • Assist in planning, conducting and reporting patrol missions ;
  • Support the Management of Camera Traps, Deployment and ensure the Camera trap database is up to date ;
  • Ensure communication between Rangers in the field and base is effective through the InReach System in the operational Control Room ;
  • 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 ;
  • Under supervision of the Protected Area Technical Advisor, 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.

Learning : The Young Graduate Professional Internship Programme is a learning opportunity, therefore, the Professional intern MUST demonstrate a strong aptitude and motivation to learn and grow. He/she should be opened to feedback and ready to take initiatives.

 

Requirements :

  • MSc Degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation, Protected Area Management or related subjects ;
  • 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 ;
  • at least one year of proven experience on similar topic ;
  • Good skills – both written and verbal (English and French) ;
  • Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online researches, 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.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  Apply here

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