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Project Overview

In January 2010, JGI Canada and Uganda began the “Sustainable Livelihoods Project" in Uganda. Through this three year project in Western Uganda, we are working to improve the health, well-being and livelihoods of local people, while simultaneously conserving and restoring habitat for wild chimpanzee populations. This project will benefit 3,500 people in 700 households, and create forest resources between Bugoma and Wambabya Forest Reserves, for both humans and chimpanzees.

Research Opportunity

JGI is looking for Master or Phd students to conduct research in the field for a minimum of three months, to monitor and assess the immediate and long-term impacts of the project, on local communities and the environment.

This project takes a holistic approach to conservation and development in an area inhabited by a significant population of chimpanzees, and where efforts towards restoring the first forest corridor in the Albertine Rift are being attempted. Therefore, research will be essential in gathering science-based evidence to monitor and assess the impact and progress of such work with local communities and the environment in the long-term.

Potential project topics include

• River restoration (e.g. flow of the rivers over time, quality of river water, amount of silting, etc.)
• Survivorship and success of planted trees (around reserve and on farms)
• Corridor effects, returning species
• Socio-economic data over time, including health, education, household income
• Perceptions of local people on wildlife and conservation issues

Logistics

Resources on the ground: There are staff at the head office in Entebbe who will be able to provide advice and support. At the project location, there is a field site with basic accommodations and local JGI staff present. The area is hilly, but accessible by vehicles. Hoima town is approximately a 40mins drive from the field site.

Funding: At this time, there is no funding available from the Institute. However, JGI staff are experienced in grant writing and will be able to provide support for grant applications.

Interested? Please fill out the application form and send it along with your resume to:

Sophie Muset

Email: sophie@janegoodall.ca

Phone: 416-978-3565