Terrestrial Consultant - Environmental Services

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The WSP Middle East Environmental team is currently seeking to recruit an experienced terrestrial ecologist with background in biodiversity surveys and monitoring to be project-based in KSA for a period of 2 Years

• Preparing Technical Reports Detailing Monitoring Activities
• Administrative Duties: Prepare accurate reports, maintain records, handle equipment, and manage administrative tasks related to job function.
• Carry out field surveys for biodiversity monitoring
• Survey and ground-truthing of national park boundaries
• Collaborate with team members in the development of project deliverables.
• Utilize topographic maps, GPS devices, and other tools during fieldwork activities.
• Safely operate vehicles, including 4-wheel drive vehicles, for fieldwork and site visits.
• Coordinate field crew activities, including mobilization and data collection efforts.
• Conduct research, data synthesis, and basic analysis to support project objectives.
• Communicate effectively with clients and other authority representatives throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and oversee their implementation in the field.

• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany or related subject with a strong focus on biodiversity monitoring.
• Good command of Arabic, spoken and written
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles.
• Very good knowledge of methods in biodiversity monitoring (sampling design, field surveys, analysis, species identification)
• Fieldwork experience, and must be familiar with different census techniques, notably camera trapping, and one of the other census techniques (birds, small mammals, bats, reptiles)
• Experience in data handling and analysis
• Capability to conduct fieldwork in various conditions and terrains.
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience in drafting Biodiversity Monitoring Reports with little or no supervision
• Have experience of above 3 years in managing other field staff
• Willingness and availability to be based in a remote location in KSA for a period of 2 years
• Experience in designing and planning biodiversity surveys.
• Strong report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to write concise reports in English.
• Proficiency in GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software such as ArcGIS
• Team player, with the ability to work comfortably within multi-cultural teams.
• 10-12 years’ experience.

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WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

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