VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) has been created to manage Nyungwe National Park. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Conservation Technology Officer in Nyungwe National Park. The candidate must be an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual,
Technically skilled with good problem-solving ability. The duties of Conservation Technology Officer include being a reference point for all Conservation Technology queries at the user levels, responding to user needs in a timely manner and ensuring the optimal running of all Technology systems, among other technical duties.
Conservation Technology Officer is expected to display good interpersonal skills, as he will interact with colleagues from on various levels.
Duties and Responsibilities of Conservation Technology Officer
Daily onsite management of the application of technology with key focus on Law Enforcement and conservation activities.
Programming of Conservation Applications, working with Law Enforcement to upgrade computer skills and data analyzing ability.
Up keeping of LoRa and radio systems and working towards a fully integrated conservation technology solution for the park.
VHF network management, including repeaters, Motorola, TRBO
Earth Ranger management and integration
ArcGIS management and integration
Anti-virus and Windows update management
VLAN, Unifi, Mikrotik management
Implement Cyber tracker throughout the park and compile accurate portrayal of the information collected
Ensure technology applications are functional at all times
Upskill affiliated staff in entering data and analyzing data through ARC GIS and other software.
Suitable candidates for position of Conservation Technology Officer must meet the following criteria:
Degree in computer science, computer systems administration, Conservation technology or related fields will be an advantage
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conservation and technology industry in Rwanda or elsewhere.
Hands-on mentality.
Proven experience with Conservation Applications and technical tools.
Ability to work with IT and Conservation technologies throughout Africa and the world.
Good written and spoken English
Driving license (Category B)
Prepared to live onsite
Good working knowledge of ARC GIS, Cyber tracker, Mototurbo and Tracking Collar software
Good working knowledge of Conservation Monitoring Systems
Between 20 and 40 years of age.
Rwandan and from the region
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
NB Applications that are not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.
Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided below no later than 13th May 2022. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on nmc.recruit@africanparks.org . 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
All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for example: Name, Nyungwe Con Tech, 2022.
Done in Nyungwe National Park on 28th April 2022
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