JOB
DESCRIPTION Cameratrap Team Leader (CTL)
Job Title: Cameratrap
Team Leader
Reporting
to: National
Biodiversity Monitoring Coordinator
Coordination: Relevant
advisors
Contractual
Term: 6 months
Deadline: November
20, 2014
The Fauna Flora
International, founded in 1903, works to save wildlife in over 40 countries
over 5 continents. Its Indonesia program (FFI-IP), established in 2010, is well
known as a leading institution in Indonesia wildlife conservation. The goal of
FFI-IP is to conserve Indonesia’s wildlife population and their habitat. Since
it was initiated, the FFI-IP has been making significant contributions to
wildlife contributions in Indonesia by providing advisory assistance on
Indonesia conservation issues. Its leading roles in science-based wildlife
conservation has been successfully achieved by implementing an integrated
science-based conservation approach including pre-project scientific design,
systematic data collection, data management, scientific-based data analysis,
communicating conservation science through scientific reports and publications,
and post project evaluation. For years, the FFI-IP has been able to translate
its scientific findings into effective conservation action through partnerships
based on mutual trust and respect with government agencies, universities, local
NGOs, and local communities. FFI is currently having the widest conservation
presence in Northern and Central Sumatra, mostly in protected areas and
adjoining habitats. However, recent studies found that many non-protected areas
in Sumatra still contain a high level of wildlife species richness. FFI
recognizes the important of non-protected habitats for key wildlife species and
is now working with relevant partners to strengthen its conservation measure in
biodiversity-rich non-protected areas in Central Sumatra. Due to the fast
growing needs of and to strengthen its science-based conservation action,
FFI-IP is seeking for qualified candidate to fill three positions Field Team Leaders
for key wildlife monitoring in non-protected areas in Central Sumatra.
Responsibilities
The team leader will
work with a small team of four technicians to conduct intensive camaratrapping
survey in peat swamp habitats, with the following responsibilities:
- To lead the implementation of FFI-IP’s cameratrapping survey in Kampar peninsula, including pre-survey preparation, cameratrapping field work, and post-survey management.
- To translate cameratrapping survey protocol into practice to assure that the survey is carried out following the protocol in timely manner.
- To manage survey dataset following the survey protocol and to assure that the dataset is updated in timely manner.
- To manage and maintain project equipment to assure that the equipment is used for the best interest of FFI project performance.
- To be responsible for all finance and activity reporting under his/her responsibility as described in FFI-IP administration and financial guideline.
Requirements
This short-term
position is dedicated for, but not restricted to, enthusiastic young
conservationists who are willing to develop their professional career in
applied conservation science especially in large mammal’s conservation. A
first level degree in relevant background, senior university students, as well
as members of adventure groups are strongly encouraged to apply with the
following minimum requirements:
- Committed to work for the project for six full months with up to five consecutive months in the field.
- Able to demonstrate his/her experience in leading a small group of people in conducting biodiversity survey field work.
- Experience in conducting cameratrapping survey for large carnivores and terrestrial mammals.
- Familiar with Sumatran tiger and large ungulate signs, and common field guide book for Southeast Asian mammals.
- Familiar with cameratrap devices, forest navigation, map reading, and able to use forest GPS and compass.
- Familiar with MS office packages, especially MS Excel and MS Word.
- Possess a strong leadership and able to work independently and in group.
- Able to deal with tide schedule and unscheduled tasks, target oriented, and has the capacity in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Willing to work at any circumstances, such as in remote areas with very limited facilities.
- Has an excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
A qualified
candidate shall send a cover letter, a short resume and expected salary to info@ffi.or.id.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Your email should have a subject
heading your proposed position (CTL). Deadline: November 20, 2014
