Expert on conservation-detection dogs
Draft a report chapter on dogs in bat conservation and assessment studies.
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Overview
Draft a report chapter on dogs in bat conservation and assessment studies.
You have:
- Academic degree (bachelor or higher) in biology or ecology is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in training conservation-detection dogs for searching bats or their droppings is required.
- Good command of the English language for report writing is mandatory.
- Knowledge of the German language is an advantage for literature review.
- Expertise in training conservation-detection dogs is mandatory.
Result of Service The report should contain a review of most recent information on the topic supplemented with references to past and ongoing studies. It can aslo include own data and unpublished data of other experts.
Work Location Home office
Expected duration The report should be submitted until 10 December 2021
Duties and Responsibilities The expert should draft a chapter on using dogs in assessment studies and bat conservation for the planned update of the EUROBATS Guidelines on Bat Monitoring Methods to Assess Population Trends at Different Levels. The chapter should include a review of available scientific literature in English and German, non-peer-reviewed reports and own expertise in this matter.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have an academic degree (bachelor or higher) in biology or ecology Experience: Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in training of conservation-detection dogs with a specific purpose to search for bats or their droppings Language: Good command of the English language sufficient for writing a report is the mandatory condition. Knowledge of the German language is an advantage for reviewing the literature.
Additional Information Please don't apply without expertise in training conservation-detection dogs!
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in training conservation-detection dogs? | This question assesses your relevant experience in the field of conservation and animal training. | Provide specific examples of your training methods and the outcomes achieved. |
| What challenges have you faced when working with detection dogs? | Understanding challenges helps evaluate your problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach reviewing scientific literature? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is it important to have a command of multiple languages in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful project involving the use of dogs for conservation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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