- Agency
- Save the Elephants
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Category
- Contract
- Salary
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Start Date
- 09/15/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 09/29/2023
- Website
- https://www.savetheelephants.org/about-ste/careers/senior-tracking-analyst/
- Description
- Save the Elephants (STE) is seeking a Senior Elephant Movement Researcher to lead reporting and research on GPS tracking data in Kenya and across Africa. In this Nairobi-based role, you will supervise the Tracking Analyst, conduct original research on elephant movements (including leading peer-reviewed scientific publications), mentor the Tracking Analyst in movement analysis, spatial data management, statistics, and scientific writing, ensure data quality in the STE Spatial Database, coordinate technical and management-oriented reports, and provide regular updates and presentations. We require a PhD or equivalent experience, proven animal movement analysis skills, and expertise in supervising GIS work and R coding. Your contribution will drive impactful elephant conservation efforts. Apply now and be a vital part of Save the Elephants’ mission. All backgrounds are welcome at Save the Elephants!
- Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field; Experience of analysing animal movements; Experience supervising GIS work & coding in R; Experience with leading first-authored scientific publications on animal movements an advantage; Field experience with radio-tracking tagged animals an advantage.
- Contact Person
- Lesley Nalwa
- Contact eMail
- jobs@savetheelephants.org
