Lomako

AWF-DRC

Biomonitoring Intern

Maringa Lopori Wamba

Job Description

Position Summary

The Biomonitoring Intern will support Lomako-Yokokala Faunal Reserve 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 database for identification and reporting.

Location: Lingunda- Lomako-Yokokala Faunal Reserve
Duration: One Year

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Lomako-Yokokala Faunal Reserve 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

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation, Protected Area Management, Zoology, Forestry, or related subjects/Field.
• Familiarity with ecological monitoring.
• 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 or Box.
• 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.

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Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE : 6 July 2023