Conservation Science Programmes Intern at
1 month ago
Space for Giants is an international conservation organisation that protects the great wildlife landscapes that Africa's remaining elephants need to survive and thrive.
These landscapes give homes to giants, but they also bring great value to people and nations:biodiversity, livelihoods and enterprise, new medicines, carbon storage, even the very oxygen we breathe.
Role Summary
The Conservation Science Intern will provide support to the Conservation Science team with managing data flow, storage and analysis to maximize the efficiency of how we monitor and evaluate our impact.
The intern will also help the team carry out novel social and ecological research on different thematic areas.This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain practical experience in conservation and develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
RequirementsPerformance Criteria
Improve storage and management of data on the location and nature of human-elephant conflict incidents in Laikipia, Uganda, and elsewhere and ensure all historical data is in the same format and convert this into well labelled shapefiles.
Support the management of data from camera trap images/footage: this will involve building up identification files for identified individual elephants along the West Laikipia Fence and labelling in google drive and google photos on a weekly basis.
This data should be organized to identify fence-breaking elephants, show different elephant behaviors and fence performance.Support GIS data cleaning, sourcing and upload to ArcGIS online and EarthRanger.
Support data analysis and report writing for different projects including elephant tracking, Earthranger, baseline surveys, and human-elephant conflict and mitigation.
Support the development of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals using existing Space for Giants data.Any other duty assigned by Space for Giants team members.
Culture and Values
Drive the Organisational Culture to internal and external Stakeholders
Conduct oneself and encourage team behaviour to create awareness and reinforce Organisational Vision, Values and the Culture Contract
Any other relevant tasks related to the role as directed by the Supervisor
Person Specification
Key Skills:
Experienced in project management impact measurement, Efficient, Hard-Working, Driven, Innovative and Organized.
Uphold the cultural values and code of conduct of Space for Giants: Passion, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Wildlife management, biological or social sciences, or a related field- We value candidates who are eager to learn and have a genuine interest in conservation.
Excellent GIS mapping skillsUnderstanding of Earth ranger, SMART, and Survey 123 is a strong advantage
Ability to spend time in a "bush" environment
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail- We are looking for someone who is highly organized and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal- We need someone who can communicate clearly and effectively with different stakeholders.
Tech savvy- able to effectively and efficiently use technology and software systems in performing tasks. Proficiency in software programs i.e.Google Suite or Microsoft Office, knowledge of digital communication tools, such as email, calendar management and experience with HR management systems or databases.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities- We are looking for someone who can collaborate effectively with others and can adapt to changing situations.
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