EDGE Conservation Biologist

ZSL are seeking an experienced and adaptable Conservation Biologist to initiate, supervise and administer conservation projects focusing on high ranking EDGE mammals, amphibians and birds. Activities within this varied role range from developing and implementing species conservation strategies to mentoring EDGE Fellows (early-career conservation biologists undertaking research/conservation on a local EDGE species) and teaching on our annual conservation tools and leadership training courses.

• Management of existing EDGE projects, including provision of technical advice in all aspects of project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, managing project budgets, maintaining stakeholder relationships, fundraising  and disseminating results.
• Development of new EDGE conservation projects as appropriate in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
• Provision of ongoing technical advice and mentorship to EDGE Fellows focusing on terrestrial vertebrates via email, Skype and project visits.
• Delivery of lecture-based, one-to-one and practical training in conservation tools and techniques on annual training courses, and development of online modules to support distance learning.
• Provision of general support for the EDGE of Existence programme, including promoting EDGE methodology and outputs to academic/conservation audiences and the media, and fundraising.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Have a PhD in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience, plus a strong conservation research background
• Have extensive experience in managing large-scale international field projects, and a proven ability to operate in politically challenging environments.
• Be able to work independently in demanding field conditions, and have an aptitude both for managing field teams and for fostering relationships with institutional partners.
• Have excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills,
• Have knowledge and awareness of a broad range of field research techniques.
• Have prior experience in social science, teaching, fundraising and convening workshops as is experience in dealing with the media.

Please note: The post holder will be based primarily at the ZSL main offices in London, Regents Park, but will be involved in frequent international travel to provide technical advice to in-country collaborators, staff and Fellows, teach on the annual overseas Tools training course, as well as helping to develop new projects.

 A full job description for this role can be accessed here!

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the following link: https://careers-zsl.icims.com/jobs/1081/edge-conservation-biologist/job.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 27th September 2015

Anticipated Interview dates: Monday 12th October 2015

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