Technical Advisor - Research and Biodiversity Monitoring
Quick answer
The RSPB is hiring a senior Technical Advisor - Research and Biodiversity Monitoring in Sierra Leone, with travel in Liberia, paying £40,381 - £43,113 pa pro rata to provide scientific and technical leadership in biodiversity research and conservation projects.
- Role
- Technical Advisor - Research and Biodiversity Monitoring
- Organization
- RSPB
- Location
- Sierra Leone, with travel in Liberia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £40,381 - £43,113 pa pro rata
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The RSPB is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor - Research and Biodiversity Monitoring to provide scientific and technical leadership across biodiversity research, ecological monitoring and conservation projects within the Greater Gola Landscape.
What you'll do
- Lead and support ecological research and biodiversity monitoring programmes
- Develop and oversee robust field survey and monitoring methodologies
- Quality-assure, analyse and interpret ecological and REDD+ data
- Strengthen the technical capacity of GRC-LG, CSSL, SCNL and other partners through mentoring and training
- Provide technical input to conservation planning, species recovery and protected-area management
- Support research proposals, new project development and external partnerships
What it takes
- MSc or PhD in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or a related discipline
- Significant experience in ecological research, biodiversity monitoring or applied conservation
- Experience designing and implementing ecological field surveys and biodiversity monitoring programmes
- Experience analysing and interpreting ecological or environmental data
- Experience delivering ecological research, biodiversity monitoring or conservation programmes within tropical forest environments
- Experience coordinating field teams and planning, prioritising and delivering multiple projects or workstreams to agreed objectives and timescales
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Sierra Leone, with travel in Liberia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £40,381 - £43,113 pa pro rata.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an MSc or PhD in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or a related discipline, and significant experience in ecological research, biodiversity monitoring or applied conservation.
How do I apply?
To apply, you will be required to upload a CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria above. For further information, please contact [email protected].
How to apply
Apply directly on RSPB's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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