Biomonitoring Coordinator at Wildlife Conservation Society

Location: Calabar, River Cross (with travels to Bauchi State)
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 13 months (renewable based on availability of funds)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ecological and socio-economic monitoring systems in collaboration with the Conservation Impact Manager for APAMU.
• Lead ecological data collection and coordinate socio-economic data collection using tools such as SMART/EarthRanger, camera traps, bioacoustics, remote sensing/GIS, and KoboToolbox.
• Manage data quality control, storage, and analysis; produce scientific reports, publications, and donor-compliant outputs.
• Supervise and support field teams to ensure effective implementation of monitoring protocols and surveys.
• Lead biomonitoring capacity-building training for staff and rangers on ecological monitoring tools, techniques, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with site coordinators, project leads, and partner organisations to harmonise monitoring approaches and share data.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for conservation decision-making and support threat assessments (e.g., poaching, encroachment, and human–elephant conflict).
• Contribute to scientific knowledge products, presentations, and stakeholder workshops to disseminate findings.
• Support integration of ecological monitoring with community engagement initiatives to strengthen conservation outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree in ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, environmental studies, or a closely related discipline. A PhD will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in biodiversity monitoring, natural resource management, or conservation programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in protected area management or conservation landscapes, preferably within Nigeria.
• Proven expertise with biomonitoring tools and methodologies, including SMART/EarthRanger, GIS, remote sensing, and field survey techniques (e.g., transects, camera trapping, bioacoustics, and aerial surveys).
• Experience in programme/project management, including supervision of field teams, administration, donor reporting, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ecological and socio-economic data.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with a track record of producing scientific reports and publications.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, often in remote field environments.
• Results-orientated, proactive, and solution-driven, with strong organisational and planning skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with expertise in interpreting ecological and socio-economic data.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills, with proven ability to produce clear, evidence-based outputs.
• Highly organised and detail-orientated, with strong planning capabilities a plus.
• Effective team player, able to work across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, including in remote field environments.
• Results-driven, proactive, and solution-focused, with a commitment to delivering conservation impact.

Additional Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience working in remote areas and within local contexts is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to undertake regular field travel within Nigeria.
• Demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation and alignment with WCS’s mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Leverage on global team expertise
• Dynamic Team: Join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your ideas and everyone's input are valued.
• Exceptional opportunity to make significant contributions to the protection of biodiversity conservation
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.
• Competitive benefits and compensation.
• Opportunity to work up close to nature and the wild.