LOCAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Akagera Management Company (AMC) is seeking a suitable candidate for the positions of Conservation Technology Officer at Akagera National Park. The candidate must be an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual.

Duties and Responsibilities of Conservation Technology Officer

  • Maintaining and upgrading Reporting applications.
  • Maintain high-quality function of control room reporting structures.
  • Up keeping, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communication backbone, radio system, and LoRa system.
  • Maintenance and up-keeping for the Earth Ranger situational awareness system
  • Maintenance and up keeping for Esri Reporting System
  • Internet system management
  • Implementation of new technologies for the park

Suitable candidates for the position of Conservation Technology Officer must meet the following criteria:

  • A Degree in ecology, park management, wildlife conservation, Information Sciences or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in ecology, conservation, wildlife management, technology, or relevant field
  • Fluent in English and/or French/Kinyarwanda
  • Not afraid of heights
  • Passion for Conservation and Wildlife
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and be flexible
  • Advanced knowledge of Computers, Software, applications, and Networking skills. This includes Microsoft Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Esri, Cybertracker, Mototrbo, and others
  • Advanced working knowledge of conservation database management and conservation monitoring systems
  • Experience with using conservation technologies
  • Outstanding and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Advanced knowledge of field tech equipment and advanced problem-solving skills
  • Hand-on mentality
  • A clean record of conduct (no convictions)
  • Prepared to live onsite
  • Physically fit and able to be in the field (to undergo fitness and medical annually)
  • Between 20 and 40 years of age.
  • Driver’s license of at least 3 years

NB Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

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Interested candidates are requested to deliver their application letters to the Office of the Human Resource Officer in Akagera National Park or send a soft copy on akagerarecruitment@gmail.com

 All applications must be submitted before the close of business on the 6th of December 2019. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents:

  • Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager
  • Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
  • Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level, and any experience
  • Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references

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