*Junior Conservation Biologist needed at WWF*

Required qualifications • Minimum of Bachelors or Engineer Degree in one or more of following domains: Forestry and wildlife, zoology, environmental science, Rural Geography, or any related specialization; • Minimum of two (02) years professional experience in one or more of the following domains: (1) management of forest and wildlife resources, (2) rural, community and organizational development. Required Skills and competencies • Familiarity with conservation issues in African run forest and conservation strategies; • Good overview of legal and institutional framework in the area of forest and wildlife resources management in Cameroon; • Demonstrated knowledge in use of GPS and GIS-related software, Cybertracker/SMART and related tools • Good knowledge in camera trapping, acoustic monitoring units, wildlife observation and camera trap photo analysis; • Demonstrated knowledge in data collection in phenology and corelating wildlife movement to fruiting patterns; • Demonstrated skills to use camera traps to provide advice on ecotourism;

• Proven statistics and data analysis capacities (Excel, other relevant software); • Ability to manage databases; experience with managing files on Google Drive • Computer literate, knowledge of data analysis software; • Excellent written skills; • Communication skills to discuss with a diversity of stakeholders including Protected Area authorities, local communities, traditional authorities. Capacity to communicate transparent and respectful, focused on well-defined objectives is key; • Willingness and ability to work in a remote area with low supervision; • Good skills – both written and verbal (English and French); • Good computer skills (MS Office package, Online researches, etc.), IT skills will be an asset. WWF’s Values and Behaviours • Culturally aware and able to work effectively in various cultural environments;

• Adhere to WWF’s values: Respect, Courage, Integrity & Collaboration. Working Relationships Internal – Collaborate with other key technical staff of the program as CDO and Finance Accounting and Administrative Assistant. External – Work closely/collaborate with MINFOF & MINEP services in the South-East Cameroon. He must collaborate with COVAREF, COVILAB (Village surveillance Committee), and Local NGOs.