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Scientific Project Manager
Hiring Organization:
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Date Posted:
2008-11-23
Position Description:
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is implementing a national census to determine the distribution and abundance of the Western Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes verus within Sierra Leone. In addition to assessing population size, the data collected will be used to develop a population and habitat viability assessment (PHVA) and establish and develop appropriate plans for chimpanzee protection and conservation of habitat. The census is intended to take place from January 2009 with up to six months field work and a further two month analysis and report completion. The overall project co-ordination will be led by the sanctuary team and Professor John F Oates will be the Scientific Advisor.
The Scientific Project Manager will be responsible for delivery of the agreed methodology in the field, management of field based survey staff and analysis of the field data and report preparation. They will be expected to spend significant periods in the bush during the field work, returning to Freetown for analysis and reporting.
Qualifications/Experience:
Masters degree in a related field (PhD considered a plus)
Written and spoken fluency in English with good communication skills, both written and verbal
Relevant field experience, preferably gained in Africa
Strong organizational and proven managerial skills
Excellent reporting skills and strong computer skills are essential
Strong analytical skills preferably with previous experience in the use of DISTANCE software
Must be a results oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work well with and motivate a wide variety of people and have a flexible and positive attitude.
Need to be physically fit and have the ability to live and work in challenging, bush environments.
Previous fundraising experience preferred
Will be expected to remain in Sierra Leone for the duration of the project
Salary/funding:
US$3,000 / month to include all travel and costs
Application Deadline:
Monday 1 December 2008. Applicants should send a CV and covering letter by email as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments with the email subject
Contact
Information:
Bala Amarasekaran
PO Box 469
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Telephone Number:
+232 76 611211
Website:
http://www.tacugama.com
E-mail Address:
info@tacugama.com
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