Overview

We are seeking an experienced researcher with a proven ability to direct field research and write up results for our Research Programmes in Madagascar.
The successful candidate will have a good BSc or MSc in a relevant environmental discipline and experience in terrestrial survey techniques, statistical analysis and report-writing. Biodiversity or conservation research experience, ideally in a tropical setting, is crucial. Further to this, experience of managing overseas projects, volunteers and research camps is beneficial. The role will include implementing and developing the research programme and will involve the daily supervision of volunteer Research Assistants, data collection, analysis, and report-writing.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To co-ordinate the research programme, involving overall supervision of the biological surveys and
implementation of community-based conservation projects.

 

GENERAL OUTLINE OF THE ROLE
– To take overall responsibility for the leadership of the project;
– Development and implementation of the terrestrial research programme;
– To liaise, develop and maintain relationships with collaborators;
– Supervision and training of junior staff;
– Management, support, training and motivation of volunteers / research assistants;
– Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
– Preparation of project and funding proposals with the Project Coordinator or Country
Coordinator and Research and Development and Operations Managers (London HQ);
– Representing the technical side of the project when liaising with relevant authorities,
research institutes and international agencies;
– Assist with project logistics and administration.

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
– To manage all members of the project field staff, supervise all aspects of their survey work
and provide accredited and non-accredited training where necessary to achieve the project
objectives;
– To develop and implement a standard work programme to cover each survey component
namely terrestrial survey work and biological work;
– To manage, support and develop volunteers / research assistants in all aspects of their
participation on the project;
– To supervise the collection and processing of accurate field data and specimen collections for
all survey components;
– To ensure that the specimens collected are appropriately preserved and delivered to the
relevant taxonomist for identification;
– To liaise with taxonomists to ensure the timely identification of specimens and the
incorporation of an accurate species list in each technical report;
– To produce technical reports, scientific papers and project planning documents to a schedule
agreed with the Research and Development and Operations Managers;
– To assist the Operations and Research and Development Managers with technical information
required for the production of project planning documents and specific funding proposals;
– To manage and supervise the maintenance of project resources;
– To liaise with other relevant organisations, including the project funding organisation, the
local University, and individuals to develop the project and its scientific resources, particularly
relevant scientific references;
– To provide the Operations and Research Managers with regular progress
updates;
– Assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and
management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and
maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the
activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country
participants.

 

For further details and a full job description please visit our website: https://frontier.ac.uk/recruit/DisplayJobs.aspx?category=5

If you are interested in applying, please do so via our website or send a CV and cover letter to staff@frontier.ac.uk

About Frontier

Frontier was established in 1989 as a non-profit conservation and development non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystem integrity and building sustainable livelihoods for marginalised communities in the world's poorest countries. Originally focused largely on scientific and conservation research, Frontier's mandate soon evolved into one that combined community development, capacity building, ecosystem protection, economic growth, and the development of civil society. This reflected our fundamental belief that the only way to create a mutually-beneficial relationship between man and the environment is to address both human and environmental needs. Today, Frontier projects run the gamut of community development, educational, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, humanitarian and research and conservation projects. The holistic approach originally pioneered by Frontier has subsequently been adopted as an example of best practice by conservation workers and development professional in government agencies and NGOs worldwide.

 

MISSION STATEMENT
To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalised and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.