Junior Conservation Biologist (JCB) at Intel HRC

   (Mambele; Boumba et Ngoko Division, Southeast Cameroon.)

Posted : 3 March, 2022

Category : Biologist   Location : Mambele; Boumba et Ngoko Division, Southeast Cameroon.

Job type : Full Time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title: Junior Conservation Biologist (JCB)

Reports to: Technical Advisor

Supervises: Junior Field Assistant

Location: Mambele; Boumba et Ngoko Division, Southeast Cameroon.

Contract Duration: One Year

Date: 10 March 2022

I. Major Functions: The JCB is responsible for overall day-to-day implementation of agreed ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke National Park. In this regard, he works under the direct technical supervision of the Jengi-TNS Technical Advisor and to some extent, the Program Manager for related activities. He is also expected to be responsible for all project equipment at his disposal for execution of field activities. He generally assists the Technical Advisor in the implementation of conservation activities in Lobeke National Park and overall management of the site.

Ill. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance to the development and implementation of management plan of Lobeke National Park and its surrounding zones; Ensure implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke NP and its peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant scientific protocols. • Assist in raising local community awareness and participation in conservation issues and project related activities through: a. Provide technical support to village surveillance committee group (ASMO and COVILAB) in ecological monitoring within Community Hunting zone; b. Organization of local populations for surveillance of National Park; • Assist Conservator and other MINFOF staff with data management and analysis and train/strengthen the capacity of appointed park rangers for these tasks; • Provide technical assistance to logging and hunting concessionaries in sustainable management of forest and wildlife resources; • Under the supervision of the Park Assistant, ensure the project’s compliance with technical and financial reporting and monitoring/evaluation requirements. • Produce concise and well written field reports on a regular basis to ensure TA and other staff are well briefed on program activities. IV. Profile: Required Functional Skills • Minimum of Bachelors or Engineer Degree in one or more of following domains: Forestry and wildlife, Rural Geography, Eco-tourism, or any related specialization; • Minimum of 3 years professional experience in one or more of the following domains: (1) management of forest and wildlife resources, (2) rural, community and organizational development, • Good overview of legal and institutional framework in the area of forest and wildlife resources management in Cameroon, • Demonstrated knowledge in use of GPS and GIS-related software, Cybertracker/SMART and related tools • Good knowledge in camera trapping, wildlife observation and photo analysis; • Demonstrated knowledge in data collection in phenology and corelating wildlife movement to fruiting patterns; • Demonstrated skills to use camera traps to provide advice on ecotourism; • Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, other relevant software); • Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files on Google Drive • Computer literate, knowledge of data analysis software; • Excellent written skills • Fluency in French and English. • Familiarity with conservation issues in African rain forest and conservation strategies. Required Behavioural Skills • Communication skills to discuss with a diversity of stakeholders including Protected Area authorities, local communities, traditional authorities. Capacity to communicate transparent and respectful, focused on well-defined objectives is key; • Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with low supervision; • 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; • Adhere to the company’s values: Respect, Courage, Integrity & Collaboration Qualified candidates from residents of Lobeke (Mouloundou, Salapoumbé, Mambelé…) are strongly encouraged to apply V. Working Relationships: Internal - Collaborate with other key technical staff of the program as CDO and Finance Accounting and Administrative Assistant. External - Work closely/collaborate with MINFOF & MINEP services in the South-East Cameroon. He has to collaborate with COVAREF, COVILAB (Village surveillance Committee), and Local NGOs. This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted How to Apply: Click on below link, select Job Title “Junior Conservation Biologist” and select Apply Now: https://intelhrc.com/fr/carrieres/?jobId=NyYTPzQFgLx5

 

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