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Job Title

Field Technician (FT)

Terms

Temporary – 1 year
Availability: preferred per July 15, 2023

Workingconditions

About usThe office
Travel to Kwamalasemutu (5 times), Alalapadu (one time) and possibly Tepu (2 times) stay for 1 week in the villages
Conservation International is an environmental organization that has worked in Suriname for the last 30 years,
and 35 years internationally, combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy, and finance, we’ve helped
protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70countries. Conservation International Suriname was established as a foundation under Surinamese law on 29December 1992 and officially registered on 18 January 1993. In the last 30 years Conservation InternationalSuriname has worked to spur on green development in the country and in the region.
VISION: Suriname is the greenest country in the world forever with a prosperous and happy population.
MISSION: To preserve Suriname’s rich biodiversity and ecosystems for the wellbeing of our current and future
generations.

About the role

Responsibilities

Candidaterequirements

The Field Technician (FT) will support the implementation of the wildlife component of the Amazonia Verde project,specifically in Kwamalasemutu for a pilot project aiming to recover overhunted wildlife. The FT will implement the wildlife
trade assessment and wildlife awareness activities in Alalapadu. The FT will also assist in field research and organizing
trainings and meetings in the villages and in the field. In Paramaribo, will continue to work on the continuation of the‘Go Wild for Wildlife’-awareness program.
RESPONSIBILITIES•Conduct activities for the wildlife component of the project in Paramaribo;•Assist the lead consultant with training of monitoring assistants (camera trapping) in Kwamalasamutu;•Coordinate the “translation” during meetings & for training materials in Sranan Tongo;•Act as one of the CIS’ focal point for stakeholders involved in this project;•Represent CIS in the villages;•Liaise with lead consultant and different partner organizations and village councils for preparation of and assist inthe village project activities;•
Coordinate the swap and collection of batteries and SD cards;•Install and service of camera traps together with local assistants during one year under supervision of the leadconsultant;•Assist with camera trap data keeping and analysis;•
Collect and report the findings of meetings in the villages;•Support and initiate 5 ‘Go Wild for Wildlife Campaign’ activities;
The above-mentioned summarizes the main responsibilities. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in Natural/Environmental or Social Sciences;• Two years of relevant work experience;• Experience with GPS, field work, camera trapping;• Good communication and computer skills;• Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize tasks;• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments;• Ability to work and stay in remote villages;• Experience to work with Indigenous communities is highly recommended;• Excellent Dutch and English proficiency, both in speaking and writing;• Preferably fluency in Sranan;• Nature-conservation minded;

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter at the latest by June 12th, 2023, to CI Suriname,Kromme Elleboogstraat 20, Paramaribo or email to ci-suriname@conservation.org – Subject “Applying for FT
WLM”