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Position: Carnivore Research Assistant
Reports to: Species Monitoring Specialist
Positions Managed: Camp Assistant, Field Assistants
Location: GRKLP
Country Program/Sector: Tanzania
Position Type:  Temporary
Scope/Capacity:  SITE

Coordinates with: Carnivore Research Officer, Driver, Fleet Manager, Finance coordinator, Logistics & Admin Officer, Senior Community Coordinator, Deputy Landscape Director

Job Purpose:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a Carnivore Research Assistant under the auspices of the Greater Ruaha-Katavi Landscape Program. The position plays an important role in supporting carnivore research through field-based data collection, spoor and camera trapping surveys, and the implementation of carnivore monitoring activities in remote field conditions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct fieldwork in remote and challenging environments across the landscape.
• Support carnivore monitoring activities, including spoor surveys, camera trapping, call-ups, and other field surveys.
• Deploy, maintain, and retrieve camera traps and other field equipment.
• Collect accurate ecological and field data following survey protocols.
• rack carnivores and identify spoor and other wildlife signs.
• Support the establishment and day-to-day operation of remote field camps, ensuring effective management of field logistics, including oversight of equipment inventories, food supplies, and basic health and safety provisions.
• Organize and maintain field equipment, supplies, and survey data.
• Capture high-quality wildlife and field photographs for documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to field reporting and ensure adherence to field safety procedures.

General

• Actively embody the values of WCS by representing the organization with professionalism and adhering to the WCS Code of Conduct.
• Provide any other assistance as requested by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management or related studies.
• At least 2 years of experience working in remote field environments.
• Experience in carnivore monitoring, spoor identification, and ecological field surveys.
• Strong practical field skills and ability to work independently in remote conditions.
• Ability to use GPS units and navigation tools.
• Experience establishing and operating remote field camps.
• Strong wildlife and field photography skills.
• Position is open to Tanzanian nationals only

Additional requirements:

• Strong field-based problem-solving skills, especially in carnivore monitoring techniques
• High level of integrity, honesty, and responsibility
• Knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Experience with species identification from camera trap images
• Familiarity with CyberTracker and/or SMART software
• Valid driving license and extensive 4WD experience
• Travel to the field office for long periods of time

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should send:

• Cover letter and CV Only
• Applications should be sent via email to: WCS Tanzania addressed to the County Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org with the Subject:
• “Application for Carnivore Research Assistant Position”
• Applications should be submitted by: June 5th, 2026, 5:00 PM EA TIME
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.