About the Role

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented volunteers to join our Community Environmental Monitoring Team. Volunteers will contribute to field-based data collection and analysis focused on assessing water and soil quality in areas affected by industrial and mining activities.

This role is ideal for final-year students or recent graduates in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil/Water Resources Engineering, or related disciplines who wish to gain practical experience in applied environmental monitoring and community-based research.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, labeling, and preservation of soil and water samples following standardized field procedures.
• Support in-situ testing for basic water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and conductivity using portable field kits.
• Record, organize, and verify field data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment during all field operations, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in periodic field briefings and contribute to data interpretation discussions under the supervision of project engineers and environmental scientists.
• Prepare concise field reports or data summaries for inclusion in ongoing research documentation and publications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Enrolled in or recently completed a degree or diploma in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic environmental sampling and testing principles.
• Ability to work responsibly in outdoor field conditions and maintain attention to detail during data collection.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborative fieldwork.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or data entry platforms (mandatory).
• Commitment to professional ethics, environmental safety, and data integrity.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in applied environmental monitoring and data collection.
• Work alongside experienced environmental and geotechnical professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing research and environmental impact documentation supported by international partners.

Contract Duration: 6 months (Part-Time / Field-Based)

Application Deadline: Friday 14th October 2025