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Cape Town, Wc, Za

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Working across portfolios on cross-cutting areas of research and policy. Leading the development of WWF South Africa’s Research Strategy to identify and address research needs and science capacity gaps as well as identify opportunities for sharing knowledge, lessons, methods, approaches and/or tools across portfolios to strengthen evidence-based decision-making to support WWF’s strategic goals and linked to policy initiatives. Responsible for maintaining an overview of key developments of national and international policies in sectors relevant to WWF South Africa’s strategy and lead the coordination and implementation of the internal policy core group. Support portfolios in identifying areas for contribution and implementation of national and international policies based on analysis of trends, scientific literature and stakeholder engagement. Collaboration with Communications, BDU, and portfolios to develop communication materials highlighting strategies and impact, based on outcomes, lessons and recommendations of projects, policies and approaches of WWF South Africa.Support technical implementation of projects under the Wildlife Portfolio linked to species conservation, human-wildlife conflict and community-based solutions to wildlife crime.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Desktop research on approaches to addressing illegal wildlife crime; literature reviews on conservation topics relevant to programme; understanding relevant policies and legislation and ensuring the team is aware of developments; project management support including writing proposals, developing budgets and compiling reports to donors; assist with collecting and collating data and developing databases and monitoring systems and identifying opportunities to present; support development and review of WWF SA Wildlife Programme and WWF international network documents, strategies and reports; participation in network processes; assist with communications for Programme including a comprehensive report on wildlife conservation in South Africa and a rhino manager’s handbook on biological management.

Western Cape, South Africa

Daily care of horses including basic veterinary care and foaling. Primary focus on foal care. Assisted with administrative work and ensuring stock needs were met including vaccination schedules, equipment and supply needs etc.

Versailles, Kentucky, United States

Daily care of yearlings, assisting with sales preparation, backing, and training of yearlings.

Versailles, Kentucky, United States

Daily care of mares and foals, assisting with foalings.

Master'S Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology

Graduated cum laude Dissertation: Assessing the outcomes and consequences of large carnivore reintroductions to the Eastern Cape Province.

Honours, Ecology

Graduated summa cum laude Dissertation: How does grass height affect predation risk of rodents?

Bachelor'S Degree, Zoology And Applied Mathematics