Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Conservation and Research Officer
Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (AMC Ltd) was created as a partnership between Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and African Parks Network (APN) to manage Nyungwe National Park. AMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable Rwandan candidate to fill the vacant post of Human Resource Officer in Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) was created from the agreement between African Parks and Rwanda Development Board to manage Nyungwe National Park. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Conservation and Research Officer in Nyungwe National Park. The candidate must be a Rwandan, technically skilled with good problem-solving ability, and must be enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable.
JOB TITLE: Conservation And Research Officer
REPORTING TO: Conservation And Research Assistant Manager
Purpose Of The Job
Support and participate in conservation research activities, data collection, and ecological monitoring in Nyungwe National Park (NNP). Support special projects and conservation initiatives, including in neighboring communities. Increase the ecological and scientific understanding of Nyungwe’s ecosystems. Support other departments at the park through data sharing and collaboration. Document and file all initiatives and produce reports on activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Carry out, support, and participate in biodiversity surveys and data collection to answer key ecological questions in and around NNP.
• Collate data received from various data collection efforts and other departments to allow efficient use of data in making informed management decisions.
• Ensure all reports are submitted timely and correctly. Compile and summarize/analyze data.
• Support the process of field data collection, compilation, and generation of outputs to serve management decisions. Help to improve processes where appropriate.
• Instill professionalism in other members of the department and any other workmate. Always meet deadlines, uphold commitments, and support other staff members whenever possible.
• Participate in activities that promote understanding of ecology and instill pride in conservation in the communities through sharing of findings and contributing to educational programs.
• Monitoring of key species and protection of wildlife.
• Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data; ensuring data storage is safe and secure.
• Participate in the development and implementation of management plans.
• Support student interns and researchers in NNP.
• Security of all company assets.
• Visually illustrate work carried out.
• Build internal capacity and understanding of ecology, generally, and Nyungwe’s ecosystems through sharing and presentation of information to other staff and colleagues.

Knowledge And Skills
Minimum Education and Qualification Required
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in ecology, protected areas’ management, biodiversity conservation, or equivalent. Master’s degree or other post-graduate education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in ecological monitoring, conservation research, wildlife management, or related research fields.
• Experience of work in other protected areas or National Parks.
• Experience in scientific writing demonstrated by (co)-authorship in peer-reviewed journals.
• Fluent in English and/or French/Kinyarwanda.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic computer-based statistical packages (such as Rstudio, Presence, Distance, …) and ArcGIS.
• Experience with using camera traps, VHF telemetry, handheld GPS units, and other related conservation technologies.
• Outstanding and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Clean record of conduct (no convictions).
• Physically fit and able to be in field for extended periods (to undergo fitness and medical annually).
• Between 20 and 40 years of age.
• Driver's license.

NB: Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.
Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided below no later than 28th February 2023. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format as a single document) to nmc.recruit@africanparks.org . Successful candidates will begin with an immediate effect.
Applications must include the following documents:
• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager, stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level, and any relevant experience.
• Name, address, and telephone numbers of three (3) references.
• All the documents should be in one pdf document, and named after your name and position, for example: Name_NyungweC&R_Officer_2023.
Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don’t hear from us within one week after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.
Done in Nyungwe National Park on 15th January 2023
NIYIGABA Protais
Park Manager/CEO, Nyungwe Management Company


3. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirement Knowledge
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferredpsychology, social science or health relatedfields); Masters in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 4 years of experience in working with OVC or ECD research related projects experience in assessing; ECD development and mental health outcomes;
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy to deal effectively with
• multiple constituencies and cultural diversity at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in both Kinyarwanda and English;
• Ethical sensitivity and strong judgement in working with vulnerable households;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email (Gmail preferred);
• Must be able to work collaboratively with sensitivity, evaluate problems thoroughly,
• show resourcefulness in identifying solutions, and display sound judgment.
• Able to motivate, develop, and inspire colleagues and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated maturity and capacity to navigate a complex environment and respond to shifting and fluid priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their applications addressed to FXB Rwanda Executive Director at info@fxbrwanda.org . Please reference the Position and Project Name in the e-mail subject line. The applications include motivation letter, CVs, and well completed FXB application form found here

The applications will be accepted not later than Tuesday 28th, 2023 at 5:00pm (local time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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