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 1 Sept 2026

Lead long-term, field-based conservation research in Madagascar's remote and biodiverse landscapes, overseeing the design, implementation and reporting of SEED's research programme
Manage day-to-day operations of SEED's research camp and coordinate data collection activities with both international and national staff to ensure research quality and integrity
Deliver rigorous ecological fieldwork on key species and ecosystems, including transect setup and data collection across priority conservation areas
Develop new research projects and conservation initiatives by identifying priorities and contributing to the expansion of SEED's scientific portfolio
Foster leadership and pastoral support for short-term volunteers, providing training, guidance and supervision to ensure their effectiveness and wellbeing in the field environment

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