Research Assistant – Isiolo

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor the status, structure and distribution of birdlife on Lewa in collaboration with partners and the Lewa research team;
Work closely with Lewa Tour guides to update and manage birdlife data using the BirdLasser app;
Service and manage the wildlife corridors camera traps data;
Coordinate collection and uploading of hydrological and meteorological data, including rainfall, temperature, and from water monitoring installations in the Lewa-Borana landscape;
Training users in the field on use of personal digital assistants (PDAs), collect and manage data from these devices;
Maintain updated databases for each of the above data collection activities;
Prepare and maintain relevant datasets for use with GIS;
Prepare timely reports as per the schedule of the Research Department; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specifications
The job holder must possess:

Minimum of Diploma in Natural Resource Management course or a related field;
2 years’ experience in wildlife monitoring techniques;
Computer literate;
Good communication and writing skills;
Must be fluent in English;
Bush craft skills;
Valid driving license

Qualified and experienced female candidates are encouraged to apply.