Henry Rees
- @HRees
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WILDLABS
Fauna & Flora
The Role
- Position: Analyst of the Bioacoustics Research Program
- Reports to: Regional Conservation Technology Specialist
- Location: Hybrid – WCS Argentina
- Country: Argentina
- Dedication: Full time
- Duration: 18-months
This role will support an applied research program through collaboration between WCS and WILDLABS that evaluates how new technologies are being used for the conservation of biodiversity in Latin America. The Program Officer will lead horizon scanning exercise to identify innovations in bioacoustics and leverage the findings to catalyze progress toward harnessing their potential by addressing funding needs and collaboration opportunities.
About WILDLABS
WILDLABS is the center for conservation technology, connecting 7,800+ conservationists, researchers, field biologists, and conservation technology experts from around the world. With big challenges like wildlife crime and poaching, climate change, deforestation, and extinction that threatens ecosystems of the world, it is important more than ever to have access to the instruments, resources, and networks necessary to meet these challenges, as a global collaborative program to connect and support the conservation technology practitioners around the world. WILDLABS has a strong history of designing and delivering events and programs that respond to the needs of the conservation technology sector, they provide resources, and capture key insights to inform policy and sector priorities.
About WCS
WCS is a civil society organization created in 1895, and currently present in more than 60 countries. His vision is a world in which wildlife thrives in healthy landscapes and seascapes, valued by
societies that benefit from the integrity of life on Earth. Through scientific knowledge WCS seeks to discover and understand the natural world, provide innovative tools and solutions to confront the
growing threats, collaborate and engage decision makers, inspire action, and educate people in valuing biodiversity. Since the 1960s, WCS has been working in Argentina to conserve the species and environments that make this country unique.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Wildlife, Environmental Studies, or similar.
- Experience in Bioacoustics Research (5 years desirable).
- Mixed methods social science research skills (valued).
- Direct practice in Conservation/bioacoustics technology.
- Competence in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Work with goal orientation and time management.
- Experience in Analysis, organization and innovation.
- Oral and written command of English and Spanish.
- Flexibility to accommodate an international team and work in multiple time zones.
- Willingness to make regional trips (Latin America), up to 25% of the dedication.
Application Process
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements must submit their application by mail.
- Email to: [email protected];
- Please include the following email subject: WCS – Bioacoustics Research Program Analyst.
Please attach updated CV and Letter of Intent.