Emmanuel Ncube
Canterbury,United Kingdom
Summary
Conservation expert skilled in species monitoring, ecological modelling, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading diverse field teams and managing projects to deliver tangible biodiversity improvements. Adept at converting data into strategic actions for species recovery and habitat restoration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Researcher
Forestry England
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Collected GPS tracking and habitat use data to monitor reintroduced White-tailed Eagles.
- Conducted targeted habitat assessments to inform movement ecology research.
Senior Wildlife Monitor
Great Plains Foundation
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Led and trained wildlife monitoring teams, including student groups, in tree and bird identification, vegetation survey methods (180 plots), bird surveys, and spoor counts.
- Directed elephant tracking and behavioural monitoring using radio telemetry to inform conservation strategies.
- Completed 80 km of transect surveys for carnivore spoor counts.
- Deployed 30+ camera traps, collected and analysed imagery; carried out carnivore ID profiling from over 1,000 leopard photos, identifying 94 unique individuals by spot pattern recognition.
- Monitored elephant movements using EarthRanger software and Africa Wildlife Tracker (AWT).
- Managed data collection using SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) to support biodiversity outcomes
- Managed staff appraisals, uniform distribution, and housekeeping for guest accommodation.
- Oversaw camp food supplies, stock management, and procurement; ensured timely resupply.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring weekly servicing compliance, and performed basic vehicle maintenance.
Research intern
CNRS/CIRAD
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored the behaviour and movement ecology of 12 zebras using stripe pattern recognition for individual identification, including faecal sample collection.
- Completed over 100 km of wildlife road strip counts and surveyed 80+ bird species, monitoring both avian and mammal populations.
- Led and deployed 80 camera traps for carnivore monitoring in communal areas
- Assisted in implementing the PRoSuLi (Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods) community development project in Hwange
- Conducted barn owl pest control trials and small mammal mark-recapture surveys.
- Collected and maintained weather station data for climate monitoring.
- Supported carnivore monitoring using camera traps and community-based data collection
Education
MSc - Conservation Science
University of Kent- DICE
United Kingdom 09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ChinhoyiUniveristy of Technology
Zimbabwe 08.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
- Leadership & Project Management – Team leadership, staff training and appraisals, budget and logistics coordination, stakeholder engagement
- Wildlife Monitoring & Fieldwork – Camera trapping, radio telemetry, GPS tracking, carnivore spoor counts, animal ID profiling, vegetation surveys, home range analysis
- Data Analysis & GIS – R, SPSS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, remote sensing, statistical modelling
- Conservation Delivery – Stakeholder partnerships, community outreach, ecological reporting
- Safety & Field Operations – Advanced first aid, 4x4 driving, remote fieldwork safety management, basic vehicle maintenance
Accomplishments
- DICE MSc Scholarship (2024)
- Leadership Skills for Conservation Managers Course (University of Kent, 2025)
- Advanced Safari Emergency First Aid & Basic First Aid
Certification
Certificate of Attendance from the International Conference on Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- Ncube, E. et al. (2023). Human depredation risk and flight initiation distance of birds in rural areas of Zimbabwe. African Journal of Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13015. (First author).
- Co-author: Meta-analysis of the relationship between flock size and flight initiation distance.
- Co-author: Bird tolerance to humans in open tropical ecosystems. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467- 023-37936-5.
Timeline
Student Researcher
Forestry England
05.2025 - 06.2025
MSc - Conservation Science
University of Kent- DICE
09.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Wildlife Monitor
Great Plains Foundation
10.2022 - 06.2024
Research intern
CNRS/CIRAD
09.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ChinhoyiUniveristy of Technology
08.2017 - 08.2021
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