Malagasy Research Technician Salary
The Centre ValBio and MICET employ trained, local Malagasy research technicians for the region. Researchers working in other parts of Madagascar should contact MICET concerning the availability of research technicians. Researchers in Ranomafana National Park must employ at least one research technician per project. Researchers are responsible for paying research technician salaries, overtime, and perdiems in accordance with Centre ValBio employee contracts. The salary levels are set by the Centre ValBio and MICET, and vary with the experience of the research technician. For budgeting purposes, $250/month should cover these costs. The actual costs will be determined by the accountant at the Centre ValBio, who will provide you with a detailed bill. Research Technician salaries, perdiems, and overtime should be paid to the accountant at the Centre ValBio in Ariary at the end of each month. The accountant will then distribute these funds to the research technician. Please DO NOT negotiate employee contracts or pay research technicians directly, as this may create inequities among employees.
Please note that researchers must provide their Malagasy research technicians with any field equipment that they may need (i.e. raincoats, boots, binoculars, waterproof data notebooks, and, if you plan to go on expeditions, a tent and a sleeping bag).
Occasionally, researchers wish to provide additional training to the Malagasy people with whom they have worked. As a courtesy, we ask that you discuss your plans for training with the Executive Director (Dr. Patricia C. Wright) or the National Coordinator (Dr. Benjamin ANDRIAMIHAJA) at an early stage in your planning.
Undertake research at the Centre ValBio, Ranomafana National Park
