*6 team leaders Needed at NOE an Int. NGO*

Recruitment of 6 team leaders for wildlife inventories
1. Context
Cameroon is home to exceptional biodiversity, particularly in the
Southeast forest landscape, where several protected areas and hunting interest zones are located. However, this biodiversity is threatened by poaching, deforestation, logging and human-wildlife

conflicts . In this context, Noé is implementing, in partnership with Nature+, the NaturaSudEst Sustainable Territories – Conservation project in Forest Management Units (UFA), Hunting Interest Zones (ZIC) and Community-Managed Hunting Interest Zones (ZICGC) on the outskirts of Lobéké National Park. This project, funded by the European Union (EU), aims to strengthen inclusive biodiversity conservation by actively involving local communities in natural resource management. One of the major axes of the project is the establishment of an ecological monitoring system, in order to:  Assess the state of biodiversity, in particular populations of large and medium-sized mammals, as well as the evolution of natural habitats;  Implement a system for collecting and analyzing data on fauna and flora, using modern tools such as camera traps, GPS and SMART surveys;  Monitor the impact of human activities (logging, hunting, agriculture) on ecosystems and propose appropriate management measures;2  Understand and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, which represent a major issue for the cohabitation between local populations and wildlife. A wildlife inventory will take place at the beginning of the project, based on distance sampling, both with linear pedestrian transects and camera traps (Camera Traps Distance Sampling). The inventories are carried out by different teams for which six team leaders are sought. 2. Missions and responsibilities Under the responsibility of the Ecological Monitoring Manager, in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the team leaders will have the main role of supervising the field teams and ensuring the proper execution of activities in the areas targeted by the project. Their missions will be: A. Implementation of wildlife inventories 1. Coordinate and supervise wildlife inventory campaigns in the field; 2. Rigorously apply ecological monitoring methodologies, including:

o Linear walking transects to record direct observations and
indirect signs of wildlife species and human impacts;

o Camera Trap Distance Sampling for the assessment of mammal populations;
o GIS surveys and mapping for habitat monitoring; 3. Ensure the collection, organization and transmission of data to the Ecological
Monitoring Manager ; 4. Train and supervise the members of the field team (local guides, trackers, technical assistants); B. Management and coordination of field teams 1. Organize the planning and logistics of field missions (travel, equipment, stock management); 2. Ensure the distribution of tasks and the daily management of the teams under their responsibility 3. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and working instructions in forest environments; 4. Ensure regular communication with the base during field missions using satellite communication devices (satellite phone, Garmin InReach);3 5. Ensure that ethical standards are respected by all team members to ensure minimal intervention of teams in nature (avoid unnecessary destruction of vegetation, respect hygiene rules, avoid waste, etc.); 6. Ensure that all team members use and handle equipment appropriately . C. Data Analysis and Reporting 1. Ensure that data are collected in accordance with the protocol and the highest scientific standards; 2. Participate in the processing and preliminary analysis of data before their transmission to the Ecological Monitoring Manager; 3. Write activity reports and contribute to the development of technical reports for the project; D. Outreach and Collaboration with Local Communities 1. Collaborate with local communities to promote sustainable management of natural resources; 2. Raise awareness among local populations on the issues related to conservation and ecological monitoring; 3. Identify local problems related to human-wildlife conflicts and propose appropriate solutions; 3. Desired profile Candidates must meet the following criteria: A. Training and experience  At least a high school diploma with strong qualifications and knowledge in ecology, forestry, conservation biology, environment or related field is desirable;

 At least 2 years of professional experience in field management and ecological monitoring,
preferably in the periphery of Lobéké National Park;
 Proven experience in coordinating and supervising field teams;
 Several months or years of practical experience in implementing

linear walking transects as well as Camera Traps Distance Sampling studies in
wooded areas is a strong asset.4
B. Technical skills
 Knowledge of the peripheral forest ecosystems of Lobéké National Park and the
key species of the region;
 Proficiency in wildlife monitoring methods:
o Walking transects and camera traps (camera trapping);
o Data collection tools (GPS, SMART Mobile, Cybertracker);
o Database management and reporting.
 Knowledge of human-wildlife conflicts and mitigation strategies.
C. Personal and professional qualities
 Solid experience in team management and coordination of field missions;
 Excellent ability to adapt to demanding working conditions in
isolated forest environments;  Good physical condition, aptitude to work in tropical forests with extended
travel ;  Excellent organizational skills and rigor in monitoring scientific protocols;  Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders ( local authorities, communities, technical partners);  Fluency in French (oral and written) and ideally in the local languages ​​of the region. 4. Conditions of the position  Duty station: Salapoumbé, East Region, Cameroon;  Work location: Community Interest Zones (CIZ) around Lobéké National Park;  Contract duration: 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable based on performance;  Remuneration: According to Noé’s experience and salary scale;  Start date: early May or June 2025. 5. Application procedures Interested candidates are invited to submit:  A detailed curriculum vitae mentioning relevant experience and skills and including two professional references.  A cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their suitability for the required profile.

Applications should be sent to recrutement.cameroun@noe.org Subject of the email: “Ecological monitoring team leader – Noé” or can be dropped off at the premises of the Noé association in the social housing of the Salapoumbé town hall.

Application deadline
: 04/27/2025. NB: applications from young people in the landscape will be given priority (
Salapoumbé and Moloundou districts), applications from people from the indigenous
Baka population are strongly encouraged, as are female applications.