Job Details

Job Description

Mushingashi Conservancy is looking to employ an “Ecology Intern” to be stationed at the Conservancy. This person needs to have a passion for Zambia’s wildlife, conservation principles and the flora and fauna that make up the delicate and diverse Kafue Ecosystem.

Job Description
• Set up and maintain camera traps.
• Assist with the processing and analysis of camera trap data.
• Create monthly distribution maps for collared animals using QGIS/ArcGIS.
• Assist with the annual burning programme, including burn planning and fire mapping.
• Assist with vegetation surveys and various other field ecology tasks.
• Assist field teams with their wildlife monitoring duties.

Qualifications/Requirements
• At least a BSc in Terrestrial Ecology, or similar.
• Zambian citizen or resident with a right to work.
• Good working proficiency in QGIS or ArcGIS, with the ability to produce maps with little to no
supervision.
• Contactable references.

Attributes required
• Basic understanding of the local fauna, flora, and associated habitat.
• Good computer literacy.
• The ability to produce and present high-quality reports.
• Work well under pressure.
• Willing to accept new challenges and responsibilities.
• Eager to learn.
• Good planner.
• Articulate.
• Open-minded.
• Good communicator.
• Good team player.
• Experience with camera traps is advantageous.

Remuneration
• To be discussed with the successful candidate.

How to Apply:

Applicants are to send a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role and a current CV to
[email protected] . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted — applicants who do not
receive a response within seven (7) days of the submission deadline should consider their
application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted.