Expedition Leader For The Wilderness Project

4 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Tfcaportal Full time

Overview Expedition Leader for The Wilderness Project Organisation : The Wilderness Project Sector : Conservation Location : Pan Africa, South Africa Closing date : 15 November The Expedition Leader will conduct active river-based expeditions, leading research and expedition teams to fulfill TWP's science and research objectives across the major river basins of Sub-Saharan Africa—the Nile, Okavango, Congo, and Zambezi. This role requires regular travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC, and South Sudan for fieldwork, expeditions, meetings, and conferences. The position involves spending approximately half the year away from home. Responsibilities Implement and oversee river and field expeditions aligned with TWP's mission and vision, primarily using the 21st Century River Baselines methodology Manage teams conducting scientific studies and research, ensuring compliance with methodologies, quality control standards, and scientific reporting requirements Collaborate with researchers, communications staff, and report writers to complete scientific data analysis and compile reports and publicly accessible datasets Plan, build, and manage river and land-based teams Lead reconnaissance, planning, and operational execution of expeditions Analyse data and write reports immediately following research expeditions Develop proposals and content for future expeditions Identify, develop, and manage boat captains, camp managers, and researchers to build expeditionary teams Build capacity within in-country departments and universities Work with management and research teams to assess and prioritise future expeditions towards the goal of completing river baselines Establish and maintain research permits and MOUs with relevant organisations Liaise with scientific collaborators regarding expedition timeframes and objectives Ensure field studies meet both scientific standards and TWP requirements Represent TWP at scientific meetings and conferences to build organisational awareness within the research community Produce monthly reports summarizing activities and outlining upcoming plans Reporting Structure Reports to the Operations Manager on operational matters related to river expeditions and other TWP activities. Works closely with logistics and land support teams on expedition operations and field research communications. Required Qualifications and Skills Education MSc or PhD in an appropriate field (desirable but not essential) Experience Leading teams in remote and challenging environments Strong logistical planning and organisational skills Technical Skills Proficiency with MS Office, GIS, and Google Workspace tools (Sheets, Docs) Strong numerical and data analysis abilities Valid driver's license with 4x4 driving experience Personal Attributes Comfortable camping and working outdoors in the wild Physical fitness to perform work in rugged terrain Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and time management Professional yet approachable demeanor when engaging with stakeholders Proactive, enthusiastic problem-solver able to work independently and within culturally diverse teams Hands-on and motivated to achieve personal and team goals Research-oriented with an adaptive, forward-thinking approach Accountable and willing to set and meet work goals Flexible and adaptable to change #J-18808-Ljbffr

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