Rangers – Greater Mana Pools Conservation Trust
Background
Duties of Position:
- Carrying out ant-poaching patrols as directed,
- Monitoring illegal activities, fire and water management,
- Being involved in game capture and translocation of animals,
- Collecting data whilst in the field for patrol and other management activities,
- Collecting information on illegal activities and submit such information for strategic planning,
- Attending to problem animals and plant invasive species,
- Ensuring that all offenders are brought to book,
- Providing information to members of the public on how to deal with animal/human conflicts,
Involvement in camera trap surveys, tree impact assessments, aerial surveys and fixed-point photography
The ideal incumbent should possess the following: –
- Between 18 and 30 years,
- Knowledge of Parks Estate environment and basic knowledge and understanding of the behaviours of wild animals,
- At least Certificate in Ordinary level of Education,
- Proof of having worked as a Contract Worker for the Authority would be an added advantage,
- Strictly no criminal record –Security vetting will be conducted and anyone found with any record will be disqualified,
- Able to pass a basic health screening including physical exam and eyesight test,
NB. The selection process is physically demanding – to the extent that if you have any illness such as TB or others it could result in permanent disability or even death. If you do have an illness please let the selectors know so that we can recommend a course of action,
First Selection criteria
Physical test which involves (10km run in 45 min for male candidates and 1hr for female candidates, push ups, sit ups, chin ups),
- Oral interviews with law enforcement related questions,
- Announcement of results and candidates for further selection,
- All candidates that come for the selection must bring a Cover Letter explaining why you want to be a ranger and their CV as well as any other documentation that may further your employment ability such as drivers licenses/certificates of education etc.
Items to bring
- Suitable clothing for physical fitness testing (running shoes, shorts, shirt), a change of clothes and a water bottle sufficient for you to carry with you in the testing phases.
- Copies of important documentation e.g. certificates, recommendations etc
- Any certificates that you feel might prove beneficial to your application process.
