Conservation Research Assistant

📍 Madagascar, Kenya 🏷 Governance & Public Policy 💰 Local stipend to support accommodation costs (field-based food and transport provided); £650 contribution to insurance 🗓 Posted 3 Aug 2026

Support conservation research efforts across south east Madagascar's unique ecosystems, overseeing volunteer management and field operations from the Sainte Luce base
Lead data collection in the field across lemur, reptile, amphibian and flora projects, ensuring high-quality accuracy and organised, accessible records
Coordinate logistics and fieldwork for short-term international volunteers, delivering training on species identification, data collection and research methodologies
Develop and apply research protocols, including setting up transects and quadrats whilst conducting qualitative research through community surveys
Foster continuous skill development by providing regular feedback to volunteers and staff, alongside pastoral support to ensure team wellbeing in the field

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