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Driver (Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and Field Responder) at Frankfurt Zoological Society April 2024
Frankfurt Zoological Society
Serengeti Ecosystem Conservation Programme
Human-Wildlife Conflict Driver and Field Responder
Job Profile
FZS
mission: We conserve wildlife and ecosystems focusing on protected
areas and outstanding wild places FZS Serengeti Ecosystem Conservation
Programme among others it aims : To empower local communities in the
Serengeti Ecosystem to engage in the conservation of wildlife and other
natural resources and adopt conservation-compatible livelihoods
Job Background
FZS
– Serengeti Ecosystem Conservation Project is implementing a project
entitled “Enhancing human elephant co-existence in Serengeti District”.
This project will strengthen the Human-Wildlife Conflict monitoring and
response system in 22 villages in Serengeti district to reduce the
incidences of Human wildlife conflict. FZS will be delivering this
support in conjunction with Serengeti District Council, which is
responsible for managing human-wildlife conflict in the district.
Name of the position
Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Driver and Field Responder – FZS Serengeti Ecosystem Conservation Programme.
Position in the organization
The HWC Field Responder reports to GIS and Monitoring Officer and from there to the FZS – Serengeti Project Leader.
The
HWC Field Responder will work together with Serengeti District Council –
(Game Officers), with FZS Serengeti project staff, community leaders,
human-wildlife conflict monitors, village elephant task force groups,
and other project stakeholders to mitigate HWC incidences in the project
villages.
Purpose of the job
As part of our growing
conservation efforts within the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem, FZS is
looking for a candidate to fill an important role in coordinating HWC
initiatives with the Serengeti District Council, Ikona Wildlife
Management Area (Ikona WMA), Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) and
other related partners in mounting their response to human-wildlife
conflict in Serengeti District. The role would suit a candidate with a
first degree in wildlife management and at least one year of similar
experience in this field of HWC mitigations or problem animal control
strategies.
Main Outputs
Specific Duties:
o To operate project vehicles dedicated to HWC and do basic maintenance to ensure the vehicles are in good working order.
o
To complete a mechanical checklist prior to each trip and ensure any
mechanical issues with the vehicles are corrected by performing daily
Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
o To transport field
officers to and from required locations in response to HWC incidences. o
To drive project vehicles as safely as possible to respond to HWC
incidents in project villages.
o Maintains project vehicle driving
logs with daily entries and records the village’s names responded to,
travel times, mileage coverage, and service performed.
o Conduct
daily and weekly vehicle checks in accordance with the instructions
provided. o Wash project vehicle on a regular basis, including the
interior.
o Alert your line manager when the vehicle is due for
maintenance or in need of repair. o Be present and check on maintenance
and repairs at the workshop.
o Complete the vehicle movement logbook and submit completed sheets to the line manager.
o Attend Human-Wildlife Conflict Response and Monitoring trainings available through the program.
o Respond to DGO requests to attend the HWC incidence response in the project villages – first confirm with your line manager.
o
To ensure fuels are well used for approved trips only and refuel the
vehicle on a regular basis in accordance with project procedures.
o Ensure safety by keeping the vehicle and accessories (e.g Jack, spare tire, wheel spanner, First Aid Kit & other tools)
o Undertake defensive driving as a means of deterring problem animals. o Comply with national driving regulations.
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Required
- Possession
of a Certificate in Wildlife Management and Law Enforcement (1 or 2
years) from Pasiansi Wildlife Training Institute or any other
recognized institution. 2. Have attended Driving Training and holds a
certificate from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) or
Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA). - Possession of driving license class D and at least 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of HWC incidence data collection using mobile applications is an added advantage.
- Excellent
defensive driving skills and the ability to read a map and GPS. 6. Able
to Read/Speak and write English (recommended) and Kiswahili (must) 7.
Practical experience and interest in working with project activities
including the government, civil society organizations, and private
sectors. - Computer literate (recommended).
- Ability to work independently, multi-task extra hours, and be a team player.
Desired:
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Interest in bush driving and must be willing to work occasional long,
irregular hours, early morning, evening, and weekends as needed.
âś“ Experience working in national parks and remote areas especially in the Serengeti ecosystem.
âś“ A passion for wildlife conservation
Behavioural Competencies:
- Work
systematically: Structuring one’s work in an orderly and transparent
manner; carrying it out with an eye for detail and accuracy. - Integrity: Maintaining high ethical standards both personally and professionally: being incorruptible.
- Sensitivity:
Showing consideration, concern and respect for other people’s
attitudes, feelings, or circumstances and being aware of the influence
of one’s own behaviour on them. - Negotiating: Obtaining maximum
results in situations of different interests so that all parties
accept and agree, and the relationship is not damaged. - Teamwork:
Cooperating and working effectively to achieve a shared goal – even
when the topic involved does not directly serve one’s interests.
Terms
A
fixed salary will be offered to a successful candidate depending on
qualifications and experience. The position is based in Mugumu,
Serengeti with frequent visits to the field.
Additional benefits include
Basic housing, medical insurance and 30 days paid leave per annum.
This is a fixed contract of 12 months.
Mode of application:
Candidates
should submit a letter of intent describing how they qualify for this
position, a CV, and three referees including contact phone numbers, and
email addresses at their earliest convenience.
Deadline: May 10th, 2024.
Submit your application to FZS at: jobs.tanzania@fzs.org
Only qualifying shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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