Employment Opportunity – Data Technicians
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is the world’s largest and longest-running organization dedicated to gorilla conservation. As a global non-governmental organization, we partner with the Rwandan government, scientists worldwide, communities, and other conservation thought leaders to create innovative, sustainable programs and solutions that enable gorillas and people to thrive together.
The heart of our operations is in Musanze, Rwanda at The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, from which we oversee daily protection and research of the gorillas and their habitat, teach and train future conservation leaders, and lead economically viable programs for the surrounding communities. Our team of over 180 employees works together to create a lasting impact, underscored by our core values of integrity, equity, courage, collaboration, and passion.
Position Overview
Title: Data Technician
Reporting to: Field data coordinator
Location: The Ellen DeGeneres Campus in Musanze, Rwanda
Primary position responsibilities are:
- Assist Head Tracker to coordinate all activities of the group and represent him in the monthly meeting;
- Organize daily activities of the team;
- Collect data on the behavior of gorillas in their group;
- Identify and monitor gorillas in their group and other special events;
- Report daily activities to the Field Data Coordinator;
- Record GPS and Cyber tracker data;
- Use radio calls for communication with other gorilla teams and field activities supervisors.
Requirements for the position:
- Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation or a Diploma in Wildlife Management or other conservation-related field.
- Demonstrated interest in conservation biology and animal behavior.
- Good physical fitness for intensive fieldwork.
- Demonstrated teamwork spirit and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Good computer skills, including use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in challenging field conditions, including remote locations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Being a Rwanda national, fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
Successful candidates will benefit from many career-oriented advantages such as:
- Access to DFGF’s internal science capacity building program.
- Access to international research outputs.
- Interactions and exchange of experience with our team of national and international researchers and collaborators with various expertise.
- Possibility of assistance for further studies after at least 2 years of service.
This is a full-time position based at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and in the Volcanoes National Park. The contract term is open-ended with the initial contract of 12 months.
How to Apply
Interested candidates looking for this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Fossey Fund’s mission are requested to submit their resume (no longer than 2 pages), a CV outlining work experience and achievements, and relevant documents proving your highest education level via the apply button.
The Fossey Fund is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore all are encouraged to apply.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.
We also encourage you to visit our website: www.gorillafund.org for more information about our work.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025.
Felix Ndagijimana
Country Director,
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund-Rwanda