Fauna Forever Tambopata: Wildlife monitoring project in Peru: July 2009 July 2010.
BIRD CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED FOR WILDLIFE PROJECT IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON The Project is part of the Fauna Forever research initiative and has been on-going since 1997. It has already completed two successful projects training over 100 volunteers in wildlife monitoring techniques, leading towards better understanding the natural dynamics of wildlife populations, and the impacts of human activities. As such, we are in an excellent position to offer those who are seeking a career in conservation the opportunity to work alongside scientists who are at the forefront of research and conservation work in Peru. Join a dynamic, energetic non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity, community development, sound use of natural resources and environmental education in the Peruvian Amazon. Bird Monitoring Team Co-ordinator needed to co-ordinate the monitoring programme including the day-to-day supervision of volunteer researchers and data collection. General outline of the role: Delivering a wildlife monitoring training programme; Supervise survey work including the accurate collection and processing of field data; Assisting with project logistics, the administration of field budgets, and the production of accounts and reports; Maintaining communications between the field and the Project Manager; Responsible for the maintenance of all project resources and equipment in the field; Ensuring the day-to-day health and safety and general welfare of international volunteers and host-country participants, and overseeing their use of resources. Representing the Project at lodges/research stations in the absence of the Project Manager and Director. How do I apply? For full details please download the Job Description from our website, www.faunaforevertambopata.org For more information please see the Project website: www.faunaforevertambopata.org
