Reporting to the Project Coordinator with matrix reporting to the AWF Chief Scientist, the Landscape Ecologist will be responsible for design, data collection, collation, storage, analyses and dissemination of information in ecological monitoring, integrated land-use zoning, climate change and applied species research and conservation in the Samburu Landscape. S/he has an obligation to participate in fund-raising, policy, sharing knowledge about AWF work, managing program, partnerships, mentoring, monitoring and evaluation of ecological work embedded in the Landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for all priority ecological monitoring in the AWF Landscape.
- Provide monthly briefings/ updates on species related activities.
- Ensure ecological data and information feeds into the integrated land use zoning In the AWF Landscape.
- Undertake species conservation actions in the AWF Landscape.
- Ensure climate change science integration into the Landscape program.
- Ensure effective management of resources and processes with Landscape.
- Represent AWF in strategic forums.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate (MSc. or PhD degree) in relevant field.
- At least 3 years post degree experience in the sector – any relevant area of ecology acceptable.
- Direct experience of conservation or field ecological work in Africa.
- Experience engaging partners and other stakeholder consultation in project development.
- Experience working under organizational and site-level strategies as member of teams.
- Demonstrable commitment to AWF mission and understanding of issues faced by AWF in delivering its mission.
- Have verified record participating in design, managing resources and running a project.
- Participant in several forums and published at least one peer-reviewed paper.
- Must have thorough knowledge of ecological and human issues relevant to AWF’s Landscapes Program approach.
- Have acceptable level of knowledge of local laws and regulations governing research and other ecological work in Kenya.
- Strong written and verbal English. French preferred.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees.
Closing Date: October 11, 2013
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