Head of Biomonitoring and Research

An international conservation organisation company is looking to hire an experienced Wildlife Research professional to join their team in Garoua, Northern Cameroon as Head of Biomonitoring & Research.

Job responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of Research and Ecological Monitoring.
• Develop and implement the department strategy in line with the conservation strategy (over 5 years).
• Project management. Draw up and implement an action plan to strengthen the department's capacity: recruit, train and supervise staff.
• In collaboration with other departments, develop and supervise activities to raise awareness among local populations of biodiversity conservation issues and human/wildlife conflicts.
• Participate in BSB Scientific Committee meetings, facilitate and coordinate approved scientific research activities.

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum PhD in wildlife ecology, with a strong quantitative background
• Preferably 5-7 years in a similar role, overseeing teams and ensuring adherence to international standards of surveys, monitoring, and analysis
• Very fit and healthy, as they will be expected to guide and train teams for extended periods in the field
• Excellent proficiency in both English and French. All reputable conservation and ecological literature is published in English, so the candidate must stay updated with ongoing developments in the field
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals (not project reports or publications in predatory journals)
• Experience collaborating with partners, especially international universities. The candidate should have demonstrable evidence of organizing such collaborations and working with national research authorities to obtain research permits
• Proven experience in data analysis, particularly Distance sampling (both line transects and camera trap distance sampling)
• Knowledge of GIS, SMART, and analysis software is a plus