[TZGISUG] Serengeti GIS / RS job opportunity

[Grant Hopcraft]

Hello Everyone,

Here is a job opportunity for a GIS / RS specialist to work on a 
collaborative project between the University of Glasgow, TANAPA, TAWIRI, 
and FZS.

Kind regards
Grant



*_Technical Advisor: GIS and Ecosystem Monitoring, Serengeti National Park_*

*Job Description*

We are seeking a capable individual to facilitate an ecosystem 
monitoring program for the Serengeti National Park.The primary objective 
of the position is: (a) to create geo-databases that collate core 
information about the people, wildlife and landscapes of Serengeti 
ecosystem that will be used to facilitate the decision making processes 
by park management, and (b) to provide on-the-job GIS/RS training for 
staff members from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and Tanzania 
Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI).The successful applicant will 
develop systems by which several large-scale datasets pertaining to the 
management of the Serengeti can be summarized through a self-sustaining 
system for collecting and disseminating spatial data for park 
management.Additionally, the candidate will facilitate the collection of 
new datasets and will integrate this diverse information into a 
comprehensive GIS system established by the park.

The position is funded through an award to the University of Glasgow and 
hosted by in-country partners; TANAPA, TAWIRI, and the Frankfurt 
Zoological Society (KfW funded community outreach initiative).

*Duties and responsibilities*

·Develop geo-databases in collaboration with TANAPA's GIS Department 
that fulfil the objectives of the monitoring and evaluation priorities 
for the ecosystem.Priority areas are:

oLand-use change

oVegetation mapping

oSpatial and temporal patterns of precipitation and hydrology

oFire return intervals and seasonal burn scaring

oHuman population growth

oSocio-economic indicators of human livelihood

oLivestock densities and trade

oRanger-based monitoring systems (specifically, integrating with SMART)

oAnimal census data

oInvasive plants

oTourism & visitor numbers

·Provision core data products that facilitate the adaptive management 
policies of the park (such as maps and reports summarizing changes in 
the key ecological attributes and human socio-economic indicators)

·Develop and implement a system of routine reporting that aggregates 
data in a format that can be easily used by managers

·Train TANAPA and TAWIRI staff in using GIS/RS especially for reporting

·Assist in a large scale GPS collaring program of migratory animals

·Mentor and assist on-job training, MSc and PhD students

*Qualifications of the ideal candidate:*

·Preferably education to MSc or PhD level, but emphasis will be on 
professional track-record

·Proven capacity in developing GIS and RS geo-databases

·A solid understanding of ecological methodology, principles and processes

·Experience working with agro-pastoral communities and socio-economic data

·Database design and implementation (including queries, metadata, and 
standards)

·Statistical analyses (preferably with quantitative skills in R)

·Excellent communication skills particularly between researchers and 
managers (KiSwahili is a clear bonus)

·Capacity to coordinate and interact with a diverse inter-disciplinary 
team of people

·Experience in mentoring and facilitating graduate students

*Working conditions and physical requirements*

·Station will be in the Serengeti National Park (Seronera or Ft Ikoma)

·Office space provided by TANAPA GIS Department and Serengeti Wildlife 
Research Centre (TAWIRI)

·Remote conditions with solar power and rain-water collection, but 
beautiful scenery and animals guaranteed (!)

·Return air-fare every year, medical insurance, and 1 month annual leave

·Remuneration:USD $18,000 -- 30,000 / annum depending on qualifications

·The applicant will be assessed after a 6-month probationary period 
leading to a 2 year contract.

**

*Applications: *

·Please provide a short letter of motivation (approximately 500 words), 
your CV outlining previous work experience, and 2 referral letters 
highlighting your professional skills.

·Deadline for applications is July 3, 2015

·Applications should be sent to grant.hopcraft at glasgow.ac.uk 
<mailto:grant.hopcraft at glasgow.ac.uk>

**

*Project coordinators*:

Dr. Grant Hopcraft (University of Glasgow)

Prof Markus Borner (University of Glasgow)

Dr. Fortunata Msoffe (Tanzania National Parks)


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