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Endangered Species Conservation Specialist

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COUNTRY
Peru
REGION
South America
SECTOR
Environment
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Spanish

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
DURATION
12 months

DEPART BY
Sept. 25, 2017

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Before You Apply

Peace Corps Response positions are open to returned Volunteers or U.S. citizens with
significant professional and technical experience.

Project Description
A Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) is needed to serve as an Endangered Species
Conservation Specialist at the Junn National Reserve-National Service of Natural Protected
Areas (SERNANP), in Junn, Junn, Peru. The regions of Junn and Cerro de Pasco, located in
the center of the Andes, are the habitat of two endangered species of frogs: Telmatobius
Macrostomus and Telmatobius brachydactylus. In recent years, the National Reserve of Junn
in coordination with key national and international stakeholders have been promoting
conservation initiatives to protect these endangered frog species through the strengthening
of park rangers, increasing local student knowledge and promoting monitoring and data
collection activities oriented to understand the conservation status of these species. Over the
last few years Peace Corps Peru has been supporting the Junn National Reserve with the
placement of 3 Community Environmental Management Program volunteers who supported
environmental education, ecotourism, and conservation actions within the national reserve.
The purpose of this assignment is to continue the conservation initiatives to protect these
endemic frogs species and to strengthen SERNANP capacities to lead actions for their
conservation and monitoring. The office of the Junn National Reserve is in charge of the
management of the Chacamarca Historic Sanctuary, also located in the central Andes and near
the RNJ, where conservation and monitoring actions are also carried out.

An Endangered Species Conservation Specialist, with a bachelors in biology and at least 3

years of experience in biological monitoring of amphibians. The PCRV will work to strengthen
networks between SERNANP and other conservation entities, design and implement a
 monitoring protocol for endangered frogs, and train park guards in proper database
management. The Volunteer will also train park guards on management and analysis of
ecological data, design and establish a conservation management plan for the frog population,
and support activities, workshops, and field trips aimed at local and regional communities and
students. The overall goal of this assignment is to build the capacity of the park to conserve
its biodiversity.

Please note these are approximate departure dates and may change.

Partner

Junn National Reserve-National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP)

Required Skills
Bachelors degree in Biology (or related field) with 3 years of experience in biological
monitoring of amphibians and/or Masters degree in herpetology.
Experienced in the field of scientific research related to biodiversity conservation /
monitoring.
Intermediate Spanish (written / spoken). Level that allows you to train rangers and volunteer
park guards in wildlife monitoring and ecological data management.
Ability to perform in extreme climatic conditions and high elevations (4105 m.a.s.l).

The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of
America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the
United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace
and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Medical Considerations in Peru

Peru may not be able to support Volunteers with the following medical conditions: insulin-
dependent diabetes; ongoing behavioral health support; seizure disorder.

The following medication(s) are not permitted for legal or cultural reasons: none identified.

Volunteers who should avoid the following food(s) may not be able to serve:

After arrival in Peru, Peace Corps provides and applicants are required to have an annual flu
shot, to take daily or weekly medication to prevent malaria, and to receive mandatory
immunizations.

Before you apply, please also review Important Medical Information for Applicants [PDF] to
learn about other health conditions typically not supported in Peace Corps service.

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