Vacancy: Field Conservation Officer (Papua New Guinea)
Added to website: 30 July 2007
Role
As the Field Conservation Officer you will be co-managing the research and biodiversity survey aspect of the Waria Valley Community Conservation project. You will largely assist the Project Manager in all aspects of the biodiversity and socio-economic research programme, including training international and national volunteers in survey techniques, species identification, data analysis and report writing. The role will also require co-ordinating community activities, working alongside the Project Manager, with local partners from PNG Universities and Research Institutes (see project partners) as well as with local and international NGOs. You will be part of a team working towards the development of local research and community based initiatives as a basis for informing future management decisions for tropical forest conservation in PNG.
Experience & Qualifications
- Relevant degree and postgraduate degree
- 12+ months tropical forest survey/conservation experience
- Ability to manage scientific research programme
- Knowledge of sustainable forestry and community consultation processes
- Data analysis and report writing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Working in remote locations and basic living condition
To read the full terms of reference, please click here.
