To co-ordinate the research programme, involving overall supervision of the biological surveys and implementation of community-based conservation projects.

General Outline of the Role
· Development and implementation of the research programme;
· Supervision and training of junior staff;
· Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
· Preparation of project and funding proposals with the Programme Manager (London HQ);
· Representing the technical side of the project when liasing with relevant authorities, research institutes and international agencies;
· Assist with project logistics and administration.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
· To manage all members of the project field staff, supervise all aspects of their survey work and provide accredited and non-accredited training where necessary to achieve the project objectives;
· To develop and implement a standard work programme to cover each survey component namely socio-economic survey work and biological work including vegetation surveys; bats; reptiles; and amphibians, and selected invertebrate groups.
· To supervise the collection and processing of accurate field data and specimen collections for all survey components;
· To ensure that the specimens collected are appropriately preserved and delivered to the relevant taxonomist for identification;
· To liaise with taxonomists to ensure the timely identification of specimens and the incorporation of an accurate species list in each technical report;
· To produce technical reports, scientific papers and project planning documents to a schedule agreed with the Programme Manager;
· To assist the Programme Managers with technical information required for the production of project planning documents and specific funding proposals;
· To manage and supervise the maintenance of project resources;
· To liaise with other relevant organisations, including the project funding organisation, the local University, and individuals to develop the project and its scientific resources, particularly relevant scientific references;
· To provide the Programme Managers, with regular progress updates;
· Assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country participants.