Database Manager – IUCN /SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG)
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A. Technical
• Administer the AED and oversee all its technical aspects.
• Oversee major updates to the AED structure and web interface.
• Promote use of the AED with wildlife authorities and experts.
• Network with wildlife and other sectors to obtain elephant population and distribution data.
• Ensure integration between the African Elephant Database and the African Elephant Library
• With the DRWG Chair, coordinate the activities of the DRWG.
• Coordinate and oversee the survey review process, as outlined in the AED governance structure.
• Maintain formal and informal contacts with governments, NGOs, and other data providers and data users.
• Oversee relationship with the CITES MIKE programme and coordinate reporting to the CITES community.
• Control quality and categorization of data input into the AED.
• In coordination with the DRWG, develop and enhance the analytical capabilities of the AED.
• In coordination with the DRWG, conduct spatial and statistical analysis of elephant populations and other relevant datasets.
• In coordination with the DRWG, explore possibilities for undertaking trend analysis of data in the AED.
• In coordination with the relevant task force, provide support to the Red List Assessment process.
• Coordinate the production of products deriving from the AED, including the African Elephant Status Report and periodic reports to the Standing Committee of CITES, amongst others.
• Prepare the first draft of African Elephant Status Reports and coordinate review process with relevant DRWG members.
B. Administrative
• Supervise the Database Officer.
• Plan and execute the production of outputs deriving from the AED.
• Prepare and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• In coordination with the Administrative Officer, the DRWG Chair and AfESG Chair plan and organize meetings of the DRWG.
• Produce technical reports to donors.
• Manage AED funds and budgets in liaison with the Administrative Officer.
• Raise funds to ensure the continuity of the AED.
C. Other
Other duties as directed by supervisors.
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• Formal training in biology, ecology and statistics (postgraduate degree preferred) • Familiarity with wildlife survey datasets • Demonstrated ability in and extensive experience with the use of GIS software, and ArcGIS and QGIS in particular • Demonstrated ability in PostGreSQL database management and administration • General familiarity with programming languages and web development frameworks. Current knowledge of (or capability to self-learn) how to maintain an application written in Ruby on Rails • Ability to conduct statistical and spatial analyses, and competence in the use of statistical packages such as Statistica and SPSS • Aptitude in the use of software applications at advanced user level, including office software, graphic manipulation and layout software, bibliographical database software, and website design software • Dedicated team worker, positive attitude • Ability to support and network with people from different backgrounds • Ability to present information – both written and graphical – in a clear and concise manner • Fluency in written and spoken English and at least a basic level of French, written and spoken • Experience in budgeting and fund administration |
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