Fauna and Flora Ecologist - Africa

Allen & York Ltd; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental consulting firm as a Fauna and Flora Ecologist. Leverage your expertise in biodiversity management to deliver sustainable environmental solutions across Africa. This role offers dynamic project management opportunities and the chance to collaborate with a passionate team committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Career growth in a diverse community

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy settings preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation essential.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for biodiversity assessments.
• Manage and compile reports such as Action plans and EMPs.
• Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Expert advice

Identifying plant species

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

BSc Hons or MSc degree in related field

Job description

Fauna and Flora Ecologist
Competitive salary
Based in Africa - various locations

Allen & York are excited to be working with one of the largest environmental consulting firms in Africa. Focussed on delivering sustainable environmental and social solutions across the UK and Africa, this is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded, passionate and innovative employer.
Our client is looking for a dynamic Fauna and Flora Ecologist to join the established team. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and assistance in the management and compilation of reports such as Biodiversity Assessments, Action plans and EMPs.
You'll hold a BSc Hons or MSc degree in a related field with comprehensive experience in a similar position, ideally within a consultancy setting. With specialist knowledge of Fauna and Flora, you'll be highly skilled in identifying plant species and have a detailed understanding of applicable environmental legislation. Experienced in environmental and project management, you'll have a solid understanding of research methodologies and Biodiversity Action Plans. An excellent communicator, you'll have the ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects and enjoy working independently, as well as within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of land management would be advantageous to this role.
You will require a valid driving licence for this role and be willing to travel within Africa and internationally.
In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career and work with a great team within a diverse community, with opportunities to travel and work across Africa.
Interested?
Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or send an email to Justine at: [e-mail] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.
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About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
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