ZIMBABWE PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
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ECOLOGISTS X 8 (5 Aquatic and 3 Terrestrial)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Scientific Services Unit (Aquatic and Terrestrial) in the Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.
Duties (Responsibilities)
- Develop and conduct experimental studies in controlled or natural environments
- Collect biological and environmental data and specimens for analysis
- Estimate or measure and monitor wildlife populations, invasive species and environmental factors
- Write research papers, research and scholarly articles that explain findings
- Publish research results/findings in referred journals
- Give presentations on research findings to policy makers, academics, targeted audience and the general public
- Develop conservation plans and make recommendations on wildlife conservation and management.
- Carry out Environmental impact Assessments (EIAs) and area suitability assessments for wildlife introductions and reintroductions
- Mobilise resources including funding for research projects
- Co-ordinate the collection of data for projects as assigned by the Supervisor,
- Conduct Field and Laboratory analysis of samples collected,
- Acquisition, operation and maintenance of research equipment, organization of logistics for research activities
- Park Interpretation and extension,
- Supervision of junior staff,
- Contribute towards work plan and budget for research unit.
Qualifications
- An appropriate degree in Natural Sciences;
- Specialties in the following areas are preferred Botany, GIS and Remote Sensing, Hydrobiology, Fish biology, Aquatic Ecology, Terrestrial Ecology, Wildlife Veterinary and Wildlife Ecology,
- An MSc will be an added advantage,
- Clean Class 4 Driver’s license,
- Ability to work with minimum supervision,
- Good analytical skill,
- Computer literacy
Interested candidates should submit their written applications together with detailed CVs to:
The Human Resources Manager & Chaplaincy
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
P.O Box CY 140
Causeway
Harare
Or [email protected] hand deliver to Head Office’s Registry Section on or before 31stMay, 2019.
