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Marine Projects Officer
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• Provide technical and administrative support to the implementation of the marine project activities undertaken in countries throughout the Oceania Region.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews to support marine projects including marine spatial planning, marine policy, marine protected areas, nature-based solutions, and managing plastics in the marine environment.
• Collect and analyze marine baseline data to support GIS based mapping.
• Support national and regional workshops, and the development of marine awareness materials and activities.
• Assist in monitoring and regular reporting on the progress of projects against the Marine Programme annual plan and agreed milestones for the programme in each country.
• Liaise with technical experts and contribute to the production of knowledge products.
• Represent the Marine Programme at relevant meetings and workshops when required.
• Assist in the development of internal IUCN reports, and donor reports.
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• A Bachelor of Science focused in marine studies with 3-5 years of experience in marine resource management; or an Master of Science with at least 1-3 years of experience, is preferred. • A positive attitude, flexible routine, and a willingness to work in a small office with numerous opportunities to develop your career as a marine scientist. • An ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences and cultures. Knowledge of local South Pacific languages is an asset. • Strong numerical skills that can be applied to GIS based tasks. Experience with Marxan or other ecosystem-based modeling tools is an asset. • Must be able to travel within Fiji and the Pacific region when required. • Fluent in English (verbal/written) with excellent written and presentation skills. • Proficient in using office applications (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and other web-based management systems. • Ability to work under pressure and deal tactfully with sensitive issues. |
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