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Job Description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose:

To assist with conducting the wildlife monitoring and ensuring that the investigations and law enforcement operations are conducted within the FQM Trident Limited accepted standards.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;

• Conduct wildlife monitoring patrols in the Trident Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) according to Zambian wildlife law enforcement principles
• Assist in collecting data using camera traps, GPS and wildlife monitoring devices in TWS and conduct habitat assessments
• Assist in conducting wildlife census’ annually.
• Assist in recording wildlife conditions, behaviour and patterns and trigger corrective measures
• Assist in maintain wildlife feeding and watering stations as well as holding bomas and off-loading ramps in the TWS
• Assist in conducting wildlife capture and release in designated areas e.g  Kansanshi, West Lunga

• Conduct field Patrol, monitor and maintain the wildlife fence and deliver deliver materials to the fence line as required.
• To  assist and work with DNPW when required in TWS

• Remove snares, traps and illegal fishing nets from within the TWS and adjoining and conduct night operations when required
• Assist to prepare statements exhibits and other documents for the arrested suspects and then hand over to law enforcement institutions so the can surrender them to Court
• Assist to conduct Trident Foundation’s environmental education programme Communities.
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor

Job Specific Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to read, write and speak in English
• Previous experience with wildlife management or tourism is essential

Key Job Attributes :

• Able to work under pressure
• Be part of a team and able to solve problems
• Must be hard working
• Unquestionable integrity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Excellent record keeping and report writing skills

Experience required to perform in this job :

• At least 1-2 year experience in a similar position
• Must demonstrate very good record-keeping skills

Qualifications :

• Full grade 12 certificate

• Wildlife Management / Field Guide Certificate (or equivalent experience