Threatened Amphibian Programme Field Officer Endangered Wildlife Trust - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. EWT seeks to appoint a Threatened Amphibian Programme Field Officer, based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The Field Office will oversee alien clearing and wetland rehabilitation together with other general Threatened Amphibian Programme operational requirements. Reporting line: Threatened Amphibian Programme (TAP) Manager. Requirements: • Minimum of three-year degree in the natural sciences or other relevant field; • Knowledge of alien invasive plant clearing and rehabilitation is desirable; • Good writing skills and a proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes; • Sound, working knowledge of general ecology; • Excellent research and data collection skills; • Experience in environmental education; • Excellent communication, time management skills and strong people skills with an approachable manner; • Proficiency in spoken isiZulu is an added advantage; • Good project management skills (including budget management and HR administration); • Ability to collaborate with multiple partners and network effectively; • Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems software is an added advantage; • High degree of self-motivation and pro-activity, good administrative skills and good organisation skills; • Possession of a valid South African driver’s license, and suitable driving experience; • Willingness to travel regularly; Responsibilities: • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the EWT eThekwini TAP – Natural Resource Management project; which includes project supervision, logistics, administrative tasks,networking and communication; • Develop a Natural Resource Management strategy in consultation with a range of relevant stakeholders; • Assist with the recruitment, coordination, training and supervision of teams for clearing and rehabilitating all sites; • Facilitate and organise the training of the project teams and micro-enterprise participants; • Monitor and document rehabilitation work through standardised and innovative protocols taking into account ecological research requirements; • Collaborate with local municipalities and relevant landowners; • Facilitate and participate in Learning Exchanges between partners and other agencies; • Carry out tasks for existing and new TAP projects, including field work, raising public awareness, fundraising and proposal writing, and general support of the TAP manager. To apply, submit a CV, and a detailed motivational letter as to how and why they would be the best possible candidate for the TAP Field Officer post to Alison Janicke, the Human Resource Manager, email: [email protected] or Private Bag X11, Modderfontein, 1645 or fax to +27 (0)86 636 5823.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:02:08 +0000
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