- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
NATURAL STATE is a highly collaborative organization committed to working with individuals or organizations that aspire to restore the natural world.
JOB SUMMARY
Required qualifications & experiencePostgraduate degree in biology, ecology, conservation or related discipline.3 years of experience leading field research with exceptional organisational and planning skills.Fieldwork experience in African rangelands.Experience interpreting and analysing scientific data.Experience managing large data sets.Fluency in English and Kiswahili.Good writing skills.Proficiency in open-source data management and statistics software, such as SQL, Python, and R, and the ability to rapidly learn new software programs. At a minimum, theHead of Field Research will need to develop basic proficiency in ODK, Markdown, Apache Superset, Earth Engine, and Data Build Tool in addition to the aforementioned programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ScientificManage, train, and mentor the Field Implementation and Botany teams in the implementation of their data collection and research activities to meet Natural State’s goals and commitments to donors and partners.Work with the heads of the Biometrics, Carbon Sciences, Technical Delivery, and Lab Science teams, other NS scientists and specialists, and external partners and collaborators to design and implement state-of-the-art field research projects aimed at improving how we cost-effectively monitor biodiversity and carbon stocks.Work with the Head Biometrician and Head of Project Implementation to translate research projects into widely applicable tools to underpin financial mechanisms for restoration and conservation projects.Ensure that all field data collected are accurate,properly categorised and labelled, and in the format required by NS protocols, including designing automated Quality Control workflows.Contribute to the development of Natural State’s ecological intactness index and other monitoring tools and services.Coordinate with team heads and leads to write reports to partners and donors on the activities undertaken by the Research & Monitoring department.Coordinate with team heads and leads to develop and optimise sampling protocols and data models for collecting field observations including writing and reviewing survey design documents, standard operating procedures, and field manuals.Work with other scientists to write and publish scientific articles on Natural State’s work in peer reviewed publications and present scientific outputs at conferences and workshops.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Quantitative methods, User research, Qualitative methods, Data analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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