Jobs
The Project is part of the Fauna Forever research initiative and has been on-going since 1997. It has already completed two successful projects training over 100 volunteers in wildlife monitoring techniques, leading towards better understanding the natural dynamics of wildlife populations, and the impacts of human activities.
As such, we are in an excellent position to offer those who are seeking a career in conservation the opportunity to work alongside scientists who are at the forefront of research and conservation work in Peru.
The Fauna Forever Tambopata Team must perform to a high standard of professionalism in order to maintain the integrity of Fauna Forever and TReeS-Peru.
Join a dynamic, energetic non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity, community development, sound use of natural resources and environmental education in the Peruvian Amazon.
Wildlife Team Co-ordinators
*** Applicants must be educated to degree level in an environmental discipline and hold a First Aid qualification. A specialist knowledge of either the birds, mammals, or reptiles and amphibians of Peru, and a minimum 1 year field research experience preferably in the tropical environment is essential. ***
*** Experience of field project management & working with volunteers, along with an ability to identify to species level either the birds, mammals, or reptiles and amphibians of Peru, is also essential. Spanish language skills are desirable. ***
Location: Tambopata, Peru
Primary Function: To co-ordinate the monitoring programme including the day-to-day supervision of volunteer researchers and data collection.
General outline of the role:
Delivering a wildlife monitoring training programme:
- Supervise survey work including the accurate collection and processing of field data;
- Assisting with project logistics, the administration of field budgets, and the production of accounts and reports;
- Maintaining communications between the field and the Project Manager;
- Responsible for the maintenance of all project resources and equipment in the field;
- Ensuring the day-to-day health and safety and general welfare of international volunteers and host-
- country participants, and overseeing their use of resources.
- Representing the Project at lodges/research stations in the absence of the Project Manager and Director.
For full details please download the Job Descriptions here in English
Para mayor detalles sobre los puestos de trabajo ofrecidos, por favor bajar este documento
31 March 2009