Main Responsibilities 

• Leading volunteer and student groups
• Delivering educational presentations
• Assessing health, behaviour, and ecology of focal species within both protected and unprotected habitats
• Undertaking hikes with individuals of different fitness levels
• Carrying out regular game census’
• Work as part of a team to help with the smooth running and maintenance of the project and reserve
• Collecting data, completing analysis, and producing reports on focal-animal species found on the reserve, as well as other required data

Job Requirements:

• Preference will be given to a Namibian citizen
• Minimum of a MSc in Zoology, Wildlife Conservation. Behaviour , or an equivalent subject
• Minimum 1« years field experience involving animal research, data collection, and analysis
• Proven experience in creating and managing research projects
• Proven experience in having published scientific journal articles
• Excellent time management to ensure administration work is completed as required
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with international guests of various ages and nationalities
• Able to complete work self-sufficiently to complete job tasks and responsibilities
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong Interest in the rehabilitation and post release monitoring of focal species
• Must be fluent in English, and have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Must be computer literate and experienced in using MS Office programs
• Must have a good understanding of QGIS and statistical programmes
• Must be a holder of a valid Driver’s license
• None of the work can be done remotely

Remuneration:

• A salary in line with experience and qualifications of the applicant
• Meals and accommodation when the candidate is at TimBila
• Membership of the Naankuse Medical Aid Group