Research Assistant - Isiolo at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa)

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.