Ghana Wildlife Society Recruitment 2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Ghana Wildlife Society Recruitments 2024.

The Ghana Wildlife Society is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit conservation organization located at the Accra Conservation Education Centre near the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. Our mission is to conserve wildlife in all its forms for improved quality of life for all people. We belong to BirdLife International, the world’s largest nature conservation partnership of 120 autonomous NGOs around the world.

Job Description

Company: Ghana Wildlife Society
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Job Title: Director, Conservation & Research

Duty Post: Conservation Education Centre, Accra
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Programme Managers (KBAs/IBAs, Migratory Birds and Flyways, Marine conservation)
Contract Duration: One year (renewable based on performance)

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the development, coordination, supervision and implementation of the Society’s Conservation and Biodiversity Research and programmes.
• Specific duties will include fundraising and project management, identification, planning and execution of mission-oriented scientific research on biodiversity conservation issues.

Qualifications

• A second degree, preferably a PhD in the biological sciences (Botany, Zoology, etc.) Natural Resources Management or a related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in a scientific officer position.
• Track record in project proposal development, coordination of field projects and programme staff is crucial.
• Proven communication skills (written and oral, particularly scientific reporting and presentation).
• Familiarity with basic computer applications and software (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, GIS, STATA and others).
• Ability to use statistical tools to analyse scientific data is required.
• A strong technical background and understanding of a range of conservation issues, including protected area management, sustainable agriculture in conservation landscapes, conservation financing.
• Proven experience of large-size (over 1million Euros) project implementation, including financial management and administration.
• Experience managing teams to deliver complex projects.
• Experience working with partners, government institutions and communities.

Location: Accra