Field Research Assistant

Research
 Coordinating and conducting field research
 Responsible for ensuring data is accurately collected, input, and stored
 Some data analysis and GIS mapping

Operations and Logistics
 Driving a manual 4×4 vehicle in the bush, responsible for upkeep and maintenance
 Responsible for maintenance of all project equipment (e.g. GPS, data sheets, batteries, etc).
 Responsible for organising scouts or other site-specific logistics and schedules
 Responsible for organising resupply and food shopping

Staff and People Management
 Responsible for coordination, supervision, and training of unskilled volunteers (both local and
international) who join the programme on a regular basis
 Working alongside our Malawian senior field research assistant
 Working closely and cooperatively with other team members representing the project and with partner
organizations including Department of National Parks and Wildlife
 Jointly responsible for camp maintenance and upkeep (including fetching water, charging equipment,
cleaning, cooking meals, conducting food and kit resupply runs, and volunteer pick-ups in nearby
Rumphi (45mins drive) and Mzuzu (2hr drive).

Reporting and Budgeting
 Produce bi-monthly project and logistics reports, newsletters, blogs, etc as required
 Be responsible for accurate budget record keeping and reporting

General
 Conduct all research activities effectively and efficiently to ensure that accepted standards of research and ethical behaviour are always met.
 Deliver other related duties as assigned by the Research Manager.
 Maintain compliance with all LWT policies and procedures, and the laws of Malawi.
 Attend and contribute to project meetings if required
 Be flexible in the hours worked to fluctuating demand