Conservation Scientist – Relationships

Number of Position: 1

Type of Notification: Vacant Position

Employment Type: Full time

Employment Status: Permanent

Posted on: 04-11-2020

Closing Date: 14-11-2020

Opportunity | Duty Description

Reports to: Executive Director and Research and Education Manager.

Job Overview: The applicant will work to develop and maintain relationships between the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and different stakeholders throughout Namibia and internationally with a specific focus on developing support from English-speaking constituencies. Applicant will monitor and disseminate relevant policy and scientific developments on cheetah conservation. Applicant will work within the ecology department undertaking community-based conservation projects and collecting/analysing ecological data. Applicant must be in the capacity of supervising interns and volunteers, as well as producing scientific publications, research proposals and grant applications, and explaining CCF programmes including wildlife rehabilitation and Human Wildlife Conflict to donors and VIP visitors. Must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Opportunity | Duty Requirement(s)

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develops and maintains relationships between CCF and different stakeholders (government, communities, non-profit and private sector) throughout Namibia and internationally – supporting development of national cheetah/predator conservation policy and helping to ensure cheetah/predator conservation is mainstreamed into national development policies and at local planning level.
Monitors and disseminates relevant policy and scientific developments about cheetah conservation both nationally and internationally, and disseminate best practice
Works within the Ecology department to collect, manage and analyse ecological data including, camera trapping, game counts and biodiversity studies both on CCF farms as well as throughout Namibia
To work within the Ecology Department to undertake community-based research and training programs
Assist with courses, deliver lectures and help design courses geared towards rural communities
Supervise interns and volunteers
To be involved in producing scientific publications, research proposals, and grant applications

Added Advantages | Special Requirement(s)

Qualifications and requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Experience working with an international NGO
Demonstrable skills of working with different stakeholders (governmental, communities, non-profit, private sector)
Demonstrable experience developing partnerships between non-profit and private sector.
Thorough understanding of conservation policy within a developing country as well as internationally
Demonstrable expert level ability with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Experience with data entry and maintenance of FileMaker Pro databases
Valid driver’s license
High level of experience with 4×4 driving
Proficiency in English.
Physical fitness is required
Ability to work outdoors and in an office