Current vacancy: Short-term Research Assistant
Summary| Organisation |
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| WildTeam |
| Basic Salary |
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| Fixed remuneration will be offered to the selected candidates |
| Job location |
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| Khulna |
| Contract type |
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| Full time |
| Employment type |
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| Paid |
| Closing date |
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| 16 October 2016 |
| Website |
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| www.wild-team.org |
About WildTeam
WildTeam is a conservation organisation working to save endangered wildlife and their habitats. The team has a current focus on tigers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. It is a registered non-profit and non-government organisation in Bangladesh. WildTeam is currently implementing a project called “USAID’s Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity”. All of our work is guided by four core values which are as below:
WildTeam is a conservation organisation working to save endangered wildlife and their habitats. The team has a current focus on tigers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans. It is a registered non-profit and non-government organisation in Bangladesh. WildTeam is currently implementing a project called “USAID’s Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity”. All of our work is guided by four core values which are as below:
We believe in peopleWildTeam believes people are the solution because we see evidence of it every day. Human beings are innovative, adaptable and passionate; every single one of us can be a game changer.
We celebrate nature
WildTeam have a passion for nature and we share it with others, because we believe the best way to protect nature is to celebrate it. We nurture people’s innate love for nature and channel that love into successful conservation.
WildTeam have a passion for nature and we share it with others, because we believe the best way to protect nature is to celebrate it. We nurture people’s innate love for nature and channel that love into successful conservation.
We are grounded in reality
We rely on thorough research to guide our strategy and all our interventions. We listen to people to learn about what motivates them, and then we build solutions based on those motivations. We use rigorous project management methodologies to achieve maximum results.
We rely on thorough research to guide our strategy and all our interventions. We listen to people to learn about what motivates them, and then we build solutions based on those motivations. We use rigorous project management methodologies to achieve maximum results.
We act fearlessly
Big challenges need big solutions. The fact the world continues to lose nature shows that new approaches are needed. We’re not afraid to do things differently and we continuously search and try new methods and technologies.
Big challenges need big solutions. The fact the world continues to lose nature shows that new approaches are needed. We’re not afraid to do things differently and we continuously search and try new methods and technologies.
Major Responsibilities
WildTeam is looking to recruit 10 skilled Short-term Research Assistant for its Bagh Activity funded by USAID to oversee research activities and support of WildTeam’s Research work stream field activities. The post holder will be overall responsible for the following responsibilities:
- Carry out field work (deploying and monitoring camera traps, data collection and data entry at regular basis).
- Assist the team lead or lead (whenever require) a team of field assistants during camera trap or khal survey.
- Take part of day to day planning and implement accordingly.
- Data management according to survey protocol.
- Work in close collaboration with Forest department staff and other stakeholders
- Coordinate with other survey team to drive implementation of field work
Preferred Attitude, Skills and Experience
The most important quality WildTeam is looking for in all its employees is a great attitude and “one team” approach; someone who is highly motivated to save wildlife, takes responsibility for their work, can solve complex problems, has a fearless attitude/is ready for a challenge, and enjoys working with/supporting others in sometimes challenging living/political conditions.
Required Skills:
- Graduate in any discipline
- Experience in wildlife research or volunteer in any wildlife research project is an advantages. Passion and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation are a must.
- Basic computer skill, navigation skill using map, compass and GPS in an advantage
- Walk inside the forest or muddy areas and carrying field equipment of light-medium weight load
- Excellent communication is Bengali and English
- Good presentation skill
- Relationship management skill with different local law enforcement agencies.
How to apply
Please send in (1) your CV, (2) a covering letter of <500 words that describes why you are interested in and qualified for this post to hr@wild-team.org. Subject line for emails is “Short-term Research Assistant”. Closing date for application is 16 October 2016. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. The successful candidate will start work as soon as possible. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply as WildTeam believe in equal opportunity.
Please send in (1) your CV, (2) a covering letter of <500 words that describes why you are interested in and qualified for this post to hr@wild-team.org. Subject line for emails is “Short-term Research Assistant”. Closing date for application is 16 October 2016. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. The successful candidate will start work as soon as possible. Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply as WildTeam believe in equal opportunity.
N.B. WildTeam is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women as well as men.
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