African Elephant Database Manager Jobs in Kenya

African Elephant Database Manager Jobs in Kenya

African Elephant Database Manager Jobs Kenya; The IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) maintains the African Elephant Database (AED). The Data Review Working Group (DRWG) of the AfESG oversees the AED, and all issues relating to the management of data on elephant distribution and numbers collected by, stored by, managed by, or disseminated by the AfESG.
The AED consists of a PostGIS relational database, with a web-based data acquisition and visualization front end; African Elephant Database Manager Jobs in Kenya
Ruby on Rails and Google Fusion Tables are used in the web components.
A Database Officer is in place in the AfESG, responsible for data input and primary outputs (tables and maps).
Main reporting line is to the Chair, IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (Volunteer - IUCN ESARO) and with a technical reporting line to the Chair, Data Review Working Group of the IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group, the Database Manager is responsible for running the AED.
This includes managing the database systems, overseeing updates to the system and web interface, supporting the DRWG and the AED user community, and overseeing the production of outputs derived from the AED.
Duties & Responsibilities
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. Qualification & Requirements
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 Closing date: 18 October 2014
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