As an ecologist with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, I play a dual role of being the technical expert in the field and an advisor to management on conservation issues. Technical roles include ensuring maintenance of biodiversity through conservation of ecosystems, species and ecological processes. This involves planning management, research, monitoring and extension work within and outside protected areas. Undertaking problem orientated research, which will have an impact on wildlife conservation and policy; preparation of park plans; ensuring sustainable utilisation; monitoring and establishing databases and publishing of scientific articles. Conducting population surveys; Environmental Impact Assessments are part of the work I do. I play an advisory role to the organisation as required in the preparation of policy documents and formulating comprehensive plans for conservation areas. Based at the heart of the Zambezi Valley, I am the focal person for UNESCO World Heritage Sites (natural sites) and the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, and my roles are to coordinate and provide for expert advice on the conservation of the area.
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The University of Leeds (MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation with African field course); University of Aberdeen (MSc in Ecology and Conservation); and University of Bournemouth (MSc in Biodiversity Conservation) are the institutions and the courses I have selected. Apart from strengthening my roles as an ecologist, the courses will add on new and valuable skills of international standards. The courses are run by internationally renowned researchers and experts in the field, and who are actively involved in the application of ecological research to environmental management and nature