Project Manager

Elephants for Africa (EfA) is a registered charity in England & Wales and NGO in Botswana dedicated to the conservation of the African savannah elephant through research and education. Our research focuses on increasing our understanding of elephant behaviour and on mitigating the conflict they cause with local communities.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Project Manager to head up our team. Reporting to the boards, the Project Manager has overall management and operational responsibility for Elephants for Africa’s field program in Botswana. This role will involve planning and delivery of a wide range of research, community outreach and environmental education to further our aims. The position requires a postgraduate degree, preferably PhD, in the biological sciences and at least 5 years of work experience in the conservation sector.

Start date: ASAP pending permits

Type: Fixed term

Status: Full time

Wage: Dependent on experience

Application: Cover letter and CV to info@elephantsforafrica.org

Application deadline: 4^th March 2022

Job description

We are looking for a versatile and passionate conservationist with strong research and analytical skills to lead Elephants for Africa’s program into the future. The successful candidate will have overall management and operational responsibility for Elephants for Africa programmes in Botswana.

Responsibilities

Management of research and community work in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and surrounding area. Which includes observations of elephants, camera trap surveys, human-elephant competition for resources, quality checking of data collection and data input, maintenance of database, community liaison
Prepare data, alongside other staff members, for publications and reports
Stakeholder engagement and alignment of deliverables with local and national priorities
Logistic management of research camp: finances, supplies, vehicle, equipment and camp maintenance
Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including the NGO board, safari operators, ministries, and local communities
Management of EfA staff, volunteers, and associated students
On-going review and improvements of research and Community Coexistence Project
Strategic planning of all deliverables
Review and assess proposals of potential students
Coordination and infield supervision of visiting students

Fundraising and communications

Fundraising applications for continuation of work
Biannual newsletter contribution and organisation of articles from team members.
Annual review from the field for Annual Reports
Quarterly reports Boards and Ministries
Social media: organising posts from the field
During and at end of projects, reports and presentations

Qualifications

Postgraduate degree (preferably PhD) in science, environmental studies, or education
5-years’ experience working in the conservation field
Field research experience, preferably in Africa
Excellent observational skills
Excellent communication skills and confidence in public speaking/presenting to wide range of people, including other researchers, local community groups and school-age children.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access. Statistical analyses, & GIS
Driving license for a minimum of three years, preferably with 4WD experience
Camping and navigational skills
Experience of managing a team of people
Project management experience