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Title | Conservation Intern, Belize |
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Position Title: Conservation Intern Location: Sarteneja, Belize Closing date for applications: June 19th 2014 Contract duration: 6 months Start date: As soon as possible Salary range/financial package: Volunteer position with small stipend provided
About Blue Ventures Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development.
Summary job description The role of the Conservation Intern involves analysing coral reef, bird and manatee data collected via Blue Ventures expeditions, and leading in-water surveys of invasive lionfish across Belize under the management and guidance of the Country Coordinator. With these analyses, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute towards programmes that have real conservation impact, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve and National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the development of a national strategy for control of invasive lionfish in Belize. The Conservation Intern will also assist with the collection of socioeconomic data, under the direct supervision of the Community Officer, helping us streamline the design of our invasive lionfish campaign, understand the impact of our work, and ensure that our projects accurately address community needs. The position will be based at Blue Ventures’ office in Sarteneja and includes travel to remote locations across Belize. The role requires a highly motivated and outgoing individual with a proven track record in planning, development and coordination of marine research programmes. The individual must be a qualified SCUBA diver, well-versed in the lionfish invasion, and have demonstrated experienced in Caribbean reef fish identification. The selected candidate will have the opportunity for authorship on reports, with potential for submitting for peer review, will build their experience in applied natural and social sciences, and receive training to PADI Dive Master.
Responsibilities National Lionfish Control Strategy
Expeditions
Communications
Additional duties are shared by all staff and include support in the day to day running of the project, endorsement of site rules and regulations, and regular communication with staff in Sarteneja, Bacalar Chico, and London.
Requirements Essential
Desirable
Application Applicants should send a cover letter and a recent copy of their CV (with three professional referees) along with the application form to jobs@blueventures.org. Please include the reference “Belize Conservation Intern” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is Friday 19th June 2015. |