August 15, 2010
Science Director, Punta Gorda, Belize
Posted as a courtesy only.-Dida
TIDE is seeking a Science Director to support the management of the science and research program for the Port Honduras Marine Reserve and areas within the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor, Southern Belize. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package that is commensurate with training and experience. The position is open to any nationality.
Position: Science Director
Department: Science
Supervisor: Program Manager
Location*: Punta Gorda, Belize
*Major Function:*
You will guide and oversee TIDE?s science program, focusing on marine biology and conservation, but with aspects of freshwater and terrestrial biology. You will be responsible for the coordination of the scientific program which includes: monitoring, research and management activities for the Port Honduras Marine Reserve and the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor
(MMMC); oversee science staff (Junior Marine Biologist and Terrestrial and Freshwater Biologist); develop budgets for the research and monitoring program; lead science staff in the development of policy and programs for monitoring and research; contribute to grant proposals when necessary; act as the primary liaison with visiting researchers, scientific groups and
projects; work with other managers to ensure management is based on sound scientific information; represent the organization at national and international meetings and conferences. **
*Primary Duties and Responsibilities;*
- Implement, and expand, the existing monitoring and research program for TIDE.
- Supervise data collection for the monitoring and research programs (coral, reef fish, seagrass, mangroves, water quality, lobster and conch), including supervision/coordination of junior science staff.
- Work with science staff to ensure proper data entry, data analysis and report writing.
- Work with other management staff to ensure monitoring and research data is utilized.
- Publish scientific research in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with visiting researchers to establish links between research and management activities.
- Develop research projects for TIDE within the area of the MMMC.
- Responsible for scientific program logistics, budgeting, and staffing.
- Assist with grant development including proposal writing.
- Assist with community outreach through the development of presentations and outreach materials.
- Coordinate with local, regional and international partners.
- Represent TIDE at national and international meetings, and on committees and organizations that have mutual interests in conservation.
- Responsible for relevant project documentation and report writing.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
*Professional Qualification Requirements:*
*Education and Experience*
- Masters degree in marine biology, marine ecology (or equivalent) and 3-5 years experience in natural resource management/conservation or equivalent combination of education and experience (PhD desirable).
- Qualified and experienced SCUBA diver (minimum PADI Divemaster or equivalent).
- Previous experience of research diving.
- Experience working with Caribbean ecosystems would be desirable.
- Knowledge of GIS and GPS use.
*Other job prerequisites*
- Leadership experience in overseeing a dynamic team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to speak in public.
- Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Web browsers). **
- Experience with statistical analysis of scientific data and preparation of articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.**
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
- Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives and manage performance, and proven ability to effectively manage and motivate people.
- Experience in preparation of work plans and budgets.
- Proven ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s) and to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
- Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, staff, and stakeholders, government officials, providing and obtaining needed information.
- Communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TIDE to diverse groups including donors, guests, community members and others.
- Write reports and use other communication tools to characterize the science program operations and evaluate effectiveness of activities.
Please email your C.V. with cover letter, plus contact details for three references, including one from most recent employer, by 5 pm Monday 23rd August 2010 . Please put "Science Director Position" in the subject of the email. To learn more about TIDE visit our website . For questions or an informal discussion about the position, please email Nicola Foster.
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Posted by Dida at August 15, 2010 9:40 AM
