Senior Conservation Research Assistant (Madagascar)

📍 Madagascar, Kenya 🏷 Governance & Public Policy 💰 Local salary to support accommodation and living costs; field-based food and transport provided; contribution to flights and insurance 🗓 Posted 3 Aug 2026

Lead long-term, field-based conservation research in Madagascar's remote and biodiverse ecosystems, overseeing the day-to-day operations of SEED's research camp
Manage the research team in the field to ensure effective data collection, high research standards and the quality and integrity of all research activities
Design, implement and report on field-based research programmes, including setting up transects, collecting ecological data and analysing findings for donors and the conservation community
Develop new research projects and conservation initiatives by identifying priority species and ecosystems in collaboration with international and national staff
Foster leadership and pastoral support for short-term volunteers, delivering appropriate training, guidance and supervision throughout their field placement

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