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Field Assistant

Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation

Windhoek, Africa

Job Type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Deadline Apr 10, 2026
Min. Experience 2 - 4 years

Could you be our next Field Assistant? Join our dynamic team saving pangolins across Africa! 

Requirements:

  • MSC in Nature Conservation, Zoology, or related field (will accept BSC and relevant working experience in place of MSc)
  • Valid driving license and at least 2 years experience in manual 4x4 driving
  • 2-5 years field experience, preferably with mammal tracking, telemetry, and camera trapping
  • Ability to work in remote environments, often under physically demanding conditions and late night hours; experience walking with big 5 is a plus
  • Strong observational and data recording skills
  • Experience with GIS, telemetry, or statistical analysis is a plus
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team
  • Passion for conservation and ethical wildlife research
  • Animal husbandry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field surveys to monitor pangolin populations, behavior, and habitat use
  • Assist in tracking and data collection using VHF, GPS, camera traps, and other field monitoring tools
  • Record ecological and behavioral observations in a standardized format 
  • Support community engagement and awareness activities related to pangolin conservation
  • Assist with handling and data collection for rescued and rehabilitated pangolins, and potentially assist with rehabilitation of rescued animals
  • Maintain accurate field logs and contribute to research reports
  • Work collaboratively with conservation partners, private stakeholders, local communities, and government agencies when needed

Compensation

  • Partial accommodation and food; salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience 
  • Potential for growth within the organization
How To Apply

Send us your CV and a Cover Letter to info@pangolincrf.org  & CC magezatp@gmail.com 
Apply by 10 April 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Ecology , Wildlife
Tags GIS