Biomonitoring Intern

About the role

The Biomonitoring Intern will assist the Lomako‑Yokokala Faunal Reserve team in coordinating field‑based ecological monitoring. Working closely with rangers, community members and guides, the intern will help collect, compile and manage wildlife data following African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Support ongoing ecological monitoring activities within the reserve and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate deployment, retrieval and maintenance of camera traps together with park rangers.
• Assist rangers with data entry, management and analysis, and help train them on these tasks.
• Engage local communities to raise awareness of conservation issues and project activities.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date camera‑trap database and ensure proper file storage.
• Prepare concise field reports for the Technical Advisor and other AWF staff.
• Provide additional support to the Technical Advisor as needed.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Conservation, Protected Area Management, Zoology, Forestry or a related field.
• Familiarity with ecological monitoring methods and GIS analysis (ArcGIS or QGIS).
• Experience with statistical or data analysis tools such as Excel.
• Ability to manage databases and store files using platforms like Google Drive or Box.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication in English and French.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Basic IT skills; culturally aware and able to work independently.