MADAGASCAR / Azafady
ONG Azafady is recruiting a motivated and dynamic individual to work as part of our expanding research team. The successful applicant will help conduct field research on the flora and fauna of Sainte Luce’s littoral forests. The individual will be expected to manage research projects by training volunteers in research methodologies, ensuring accurate collation of scientific data and assisting in the day-to-day management of the programme. An important aspect of this role will be to achieve a balance between collecting valuable scientific data and ensuring volunteers are happy and satisfied with the programme wherever possible. The applicant will also work with the research team to assist in writing and publishing scientific papers.
Duties and responsibilities
The research assistant will work in collaboration with Azafady Malagasy staff in the following activities;
• Assist in the development and implementation of the research programme for the littoral forest fragments in Sainte Luce
• Organise the logistics of the research projects including equipment and resource management
• Monitor data collection in the field
• Ensure the project targets are met
• Supervise volunteers during their time in the field
• Assist in training volunteers in field research techniques
• Ensure good communication and team relations between volunteers, Azafady staff and local staff
• Assist the Project coordinator in the organisation of research excursions
• Any other tasks the Director/ Project Coordinator deems necessary within the broad remit of this role
• Able to commit for a period of one year
Please email info@azafady for a full person specification.
Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the Job Description to Mark Jacobs, by email or by post. The closing date for applications is 7 August 2012.
Expires: Aug 7, 2012