The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Junior Conservation Biologist for Jengi TNS Programme

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Earth? Working with WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime:
All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing
realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts
of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.
Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from
HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone
who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do:
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the
benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we
are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by
2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of
wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
For our Jengi TNS Programme based in Mambele, we are looking for a dynamic and committed
Junior Conservation Biologist to contribute to the Programme’s goal.
Reports to: Technical Advisor
Supervises: Junior Field Assistant
Location: Mambele, Boumba et Ngoko Division, South East Cameroon
Duration: one (01) year renewable
Department Mission:
The mission of WWF CCO is to ensure sustainable management of natural resources in
Southeast Cameroon through participatory management practices involving all stakeholders and
contributes to improving the living conditions of the local people. This includes (1) negotiation of
macro-zoning plan (with protected area, forest and hunting concessions, agroforestry zone,...),
(2) development of basic infrastructure and preparation of management plans for three protected
areas (Lobeke, Boumba Bek and Nki) that cover 6,380km2 of biologically important moist
evergreen and semi-deciduous closed forest, with high densities of elephants, western lowland
gorillas, chimpanzees and bongos, (3) support to concessionaries in the implementation of
sustainable practices, and (4) assistance in setting in place Community Based Organizations to
assure full participation of local population in natural resource management and the contribution
of those resources to poverty alleviation.
Main Functions
The Junior Conservation Biologist is responsible for overall day-to-day implementation of agreed
ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke National Park. In this regard, he works under the direct
technical supervision of the Jengi-TNS Technical Advisor and to some extent, the Program
Manager for related activities. He is also expected to be responsible for all project equipment at
his disposal for execution of field activities. He generally assists the Technical Advisor in the
implementation of conservation activities in Lobeke National Park and overall management of the
site.
Main tasks
 Provide technical assistance to the development and implementation of management
plan of Lobeke National Park (LNP) and its surrounding zones;
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is looking for a Junior
Conservation Biologist for Jengi TNS Programme Ensure implementation of ongoing ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke NP and its
peripheries, with data collection and management following relevant scientific protocols;
 Assist in raising local community awareness and participation in conservation issues and
project related activities through:
a. Provide technical support to village surveillance committee group (ASMO and
COVILAB) in ecological monitoring within Community Hunting zone;
b. Organization of local populations for surveillance of National Park;
 Assist Conservator and other MINFOF staff with data management and analysis and
train/strengthen the capacity of appointed park rangers for these tasks;
 Provide technical assistance to logging and hunting concessionaries in sustainable
management of forest and wildlife resources;
 Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, ensure the project’s compliance with
technical and financial reporting and monitoring/evaluation requirements.
 Produce concise and well written field reports on a regular basis to ensure Technical
Advisor and other WWF staff are well briefed on program activities.
Profile
Required Qualifications
 Minimum of Bachelors or Engineer Degree in one or more of following domains: Forestry
and wildlife, zoology, environmental science, Rural Geography, or any related
specialization;
 Minimum of 3 years professional experience in one or more of the following domains: (1)
management of forest and wildlife resources, (2) rural, community and organizational
development,
 Good overview of legal and institutional framework in the area of forest and wildlife
resources management in Cameroon,
 Demonstrated knowledge in use of GPS and GIS-related software, Cybertracker/SMART
and related tools
 Good knowledge in camera trapping, acoustic monitoring units, wildlife observation and
photo analysis;
 Demonstrated knowledge in data collection in phenology and corelating wildlife
movement to fruiting patterns;
 Demonstrated skills to use camera traps to provide advice on ecotourism;
 Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, other relevant software);
 Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files on Google Drive
 Computer literate, knowledge of data analysis software;
 Excellent written skills
 Fluency in French and English.
 Familiarity with conservation issues in African run forest and conservation strategies.
Required Skills and competencies
 Communication skills to discuss with a diversity of stakeholders including Protected Area
authorities, local communities, traditional authorities. Capacity to communicate
transparent and respectful, focused on well-defined objectives is key;
 Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with low supervision;
 Good skills - both written and verbal (English and French);
 Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online researches, etc.), IT skills will be an
asset;
WWF’s Values and Behaviours
 Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments; Adhere to WWF’s values: Respect, Courage, Integrity & Collaboration.
Qualified candidates living in Lobeke and surrounding area (Mouloundou, Salapoumbé,
Mambelé…) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Relationships:
Internal -
Collaborate with other key technical staff of the program as CDO and Finance Accounting and
Administrative Assistant.
External -
Work closely/collaborate with MINFOF & MINEP services in the South-East Cameroon. He has to
collaborate with COVAREF, COVILAB (Village surveillance Committee), and Local NGOs.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are
anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to
organizational needs.
How to apply:
● Apply through the Link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_to_a_job/  with
a computer (Please do not use a mobile phone)
● Candidates residents from Lobeke (Mouloundou, Salapoumbé, Mambelé…) who doesn’t
have access to internet can submit their physical applications (CV and cover letter) to the
various WWF offices in:
- Ngoyla, Central town Ngoyla ;
- Mambele, 800M from Mambele Junction ;
- Yokadouma, Opposite Departmental Delegation of Forest & Faune.
Deadline for receipt of applications: June 19, 2024.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates
under serious consideration will be contacted for follow up. If you have not been contacted,
consider your application unsuccessful
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