CCC Vacancy: Field Conservation Officer (Papua New Guinea)
Added to website: 17 December 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.
Application deadline is 26th December 2007
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
- analysis and report writing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Working in remote locations and basic living condition
Contract Terms and Remuneration
The role will be based in Papua New Guinea on a (minimum) 12 month contract. Salary is scaled to local structure. CCC will cover the cost of one return international flight per contract plus travel costs to site and all work related expenses.Previous applicants need not apply. Only successful interview candidates will be contacted.
The start date for the role will be January 2008.
All applications are to include a C.V. and covering letter. Applications and enquiries should be sent to Mr. James Sawyer
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