Vacancy title:
Trackers
Jobs at: The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Deadline of this Job: 05 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Employment Opportunity – Trackers
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (DFGF) is dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through active protection, monitoring, research, education, and helping communities together with our national and international partnerships.
To further its mission, DFGF is seeking to recruit five motivated and passionate trackers to join its mountain gorilla protection, monitoring and research program within the Volcanoes National Park (VNP).
We therefore invite applications from qualified Rwandan nationals for the above-mentioned positions.
Primary position responsibilities are:
• Full presence in the field inside the VNP for gorilla research, monitoring and protection. This involves living in remote field camps located around the park.
• Gorilla identification in all monitored gorilla groups.
• Collection of behavior, demographic, ranging, and health data on mountain gorillas
• Assist in the collection of biological samples.
• Carry out anti-poaching patrols within VNP
Required experience and skills
The interested candidates should advanced diploma (A1) in wildlife conservation sciences, environmental sciences, social sciences or related fields and be aged between 18-25 years. Qualifying female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Required competencies
• Demonstrated interest in conservation biology and animal behavior
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as part of the team
• Ability to communicate well in English both orally and in writing
• Strong physical abilities and perfect fitness
• Ability to perform demanding and flexible work
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in remote or isolated areas,
• Ability to work under pressure and overtime
Added advantage
• Knowledge and experience of GPS use
• Skills in First aid
• Having worked under security organs
This is a full-time position based in the Volcanoes National Park. The duration of the initial contract is 12 months with a 3-month probation period.
Please submit your application only through Job in Rwanda. Application should include a one-page motivation letter, a CV, copy of national ID, certified copies of academic qualifications, and any relevant documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
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