Mapping biodiversity actions in Tanzania

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    VOLUNTEER
  • Posted:
    3 months ago
  • Category:
  • Deadline:
    18/07/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DETAILS:

United Nations Environment Programme Mapping biodiversity actions in Tanzania Tanzania UNEP Jobs 2024

United Nations Environment Programme looking for “Mapping biodiversity actions in Tanzania”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 18-Jul-24.

The United Nations Environment Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 04-Jul-24 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Mapping biodiversity actions in Tanzania to be based in , Tanzania. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Environment Programme

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Job Title: Mapping biodiversity actions in Tanzania

Duty Station: , Tanzania

Country: Tanzania

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Application Deadline: 18-Jul-24

 

Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection and Analysis: Gather Tanzania’s biodiversity data from various sources such as field surveys, literature reviews, and biodiversity databases. Analyse collected data using GIS and statistical tools to identify patterns, trends, and hotspots of biodiversity.
2. Species and Habitat Mapping: Map the distribution of species, habitats, and ecosystems.
3. Threat Assessment: Identify and map threats to biodiversity, including habitat loss, degradation, fragmentation, invasive species, and climate change impacts. Analyse the spatial overlap between biodiversity hotspots and threats to prioritize conservation efforts and interventions.

Output:

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  1. Mapping of Tanzania’s biodiversity status
  2. Comprehensive Biodiversity Actions Map: A detailed and interactive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) map showcasing the spatial distribution of biodiversity conservation projects, policies, and initiatives across Tanzania.
  3. Effectiveness Assessment Report: A comprehensive report evaluating the effectiveness of current biodiversity conservation actions, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement – Detailed written report with analysis, findings, and recommendations.
  4. Recommendations for Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation: A set of strategic recommendations based on the mapping exercise, aimed at improving the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation efforts and addressing identified gaps.

Requirements: 

Excellent information gathering and processing skills;
Excellent drafting, formulation and reporting skills;
Data Analysis;
Vulnerability and Impact Assessment

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