Environmental Ecologist at Risten Development Company Nigeria Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting field surveys to collect information about the numbers and distribution of organisms;
• Taxonomy - classifying organisms;
• Applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques, such as geographic information systems (gis), global positioning systems (gps), aerial photography, records and maps;
• Carrying out environmental impact assessments;
• Analysing and interpreting data, using specialist software programs;
• Habitat management and creation;
• Writing reports and issuing recommendations;
• Liaising with and advising site managers, engineers, planners and others associated with a survey;
• Building relationships with stakeholders, including members of the public;
• Carrying out research;
• Undertaking teaching in schools or in field centres;
• Keeping up to date with new environmental policies and legislation;
• Contributing ideas about changes to policy and legislation, based on ecological findings.

Qualifications Required

• Applied Life Sciences;
• Biology (Specialising In Ecology);
• Botany/Plant Science;
• Conservation Biology;
• Ecology;
• Environmental Biology;
• Environmental Management;
• Geography;
• Marine Biology;
• Zoology.

Skills Required:

• Enthusiasm about, and fascination for, animals and plants;
• Expertise in one or more groups of living organisms;
• Capacity to identify different species as appropriate to the role;
• Enthusiasm for undertaking fieldwork in sometimes harsh conditions;
• Competence in understanding and using
• Statistics and other ecological data;
• The ability to use computer software for recording, analysing and presenting data and reports;
• Excellent written communication, research and presentation skills;
• Experience of report writing;
• Confidence in using survey techniques and identification keys;
• Team working and project-management skills;
• Self-motivation, energy and drive;
• An objective approach to working in conservation.