JOB ADVERTISEMENT - ICRAN DIRECTOR

Tue Sep 26 03:57:24 EDT 2000

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ICRAN Director

The International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) is an integrated and collaborative programme to halt and reverse the decline in health of the world's coral reefs. Through assessment, awareness-raising, training and demonstration projects in the Regional Seas, ICRAN will catalyse action worldwide. ICRAN is one of the three networks operational networks of ICRI and is an initiative of seven global organisations active in coral reef conservation and sustainable use (ICLARM, UNEP-DEIA&EW, WRI, UNEP-WCMC, GCRMN, ICRI-Secretariat, CORAL), supported by the United Nations Foundation. 

The ICRAN Co-ordinating Unit will be located at UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. As host organisation UNEP-WCMC will provide the ICRAN Co-ordinating Unit with technical and institutional support. 

Staff of the ICRAN Co-ordinating Unit will be recruited under terms and conditions developed for UNEP-WCMC staff, but will not be UNEP-WCMC employees. The ICRAN Director will report directly to the Chair of the ICRAN Management Board and the Chair of the ICRAN Steering Committee. Initially the Director of  UNEP-DEIA&EW will hold both these chairs.

Candidates are invited to submit a letter of application accompanied by their Curriculum Vitae to:

Denise Rowllings
Head of Personnel
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
219 Huntingdon Road
Cambridge
CB3 0DL
United Kingdom

E mail: Denise.Rowllings at unep-wcmc.org 

Tel: (44) 1223 277314
Fax: (44) 1223 277136

Short-listed candidates will be notified during the week beginning 30th November 2000. Interviews will be held as soon as possible afterwards. Candidates are requested to indicate availability during November and December for interview in Cambridge 

Attachments:

1. ICRAN description
2. ICRAN project director ToR

Please contact Denise Rowllings for a detailed explanation of the benefits package or for copies of the attachments.

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ICRAN DESCRIPTION

ICRAN - a programme for the world's coral reefs

The International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) is an integrated and collaborative programme to halt and reverse the decline in health of the world's coral reefs.  Through assessment, awareness-raising, training and demonstration projects in the Regional Seas, ICRAN will catalyse action worldwide. ICRAN is one of the three ICRI operational networks and is an initiative of seven global organisations active in coral reef conservation and sustainable use , supported by the United Nations Foundation. 

The ICRAN programme partners will conduct a set of inter-linked, highly complementary activities to enable the proliferation of good practices for coral reef management and conservation. Strategic on-the-ground action will be implemented through the UNEP Regional Seas Programmes and will be combined with assessment and information to enhance effective management of people's actions and their impacts upon coral reefs.

ICRAN is a catalytic effort that, up until now, has never been attempted on a global scale. It represents a unique collaboration with some of the most important international organisations in coral reef science and conservation. This co-ordination among key partners, who are already working towards reversing the decline of coral reefs around the world, is an attempt to combine efforts to achieve the urgent, common goal identified in the International Coral Reef Initiative "Renewed Call to Action". The United Nations Foundation (UNF) is providing the means to carry out this crucial work. However, ICRAN is not simply a continuation of works in progress; the purpose of the Network is to accelerate and more effectively integrate key information with good management practices and increased awareness of coral reef resources.

ICRAN outcomes will be spread across in three critically important areas of activity:

1. Management Action

· A global network of demonstration sites for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) and Marine Protected Areas (MPA): to serve as models in good governance for better protection of coral reefs combined with social and economic development.
· Training materials tailored to the needs of coral reef managers in all regions, and a global network of trained coastal management trainers.
· Establishment of a Coral Reef Fund to support coral reef management and conservation activities beyond the project period.

2. Assessment

· A series of regional Reefs at Risk publications: region by region geographical analyses of the threats to coral reefs. 
· A strengthening and repositioning of ReefBase to enhance its function as a
global repository for data on coral reefs, and as a major information centre
for ICRAN. Dissemination of ReefBase on CD-ROM and via the Internet will provide access to all information generated under ICRAN
· Enhancement of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) to provide field data on coral reef health and on the status of reef-dependent peoples.

3. Communication

· A set of public information materials aimed at increasing interest and improving knowledge about coral reefs worldwide. These will include a World Atlas of Coral Reefs and a compendium of best-practice guidelines for coral reef management.
· Enhanced awareness of coral reef conservation and proper management through a worldwide public information campaign, including both mass media and the provision of materials to NGOs and schools.  
· Further enhancement of ICRI's capacity to specifically promote and affect policy reforms specifically to encourage the commitment of governments and international agencies to protect coral reef resources for future generations.

Through these combined activities ICRAN will achieve a documented improvement in management practices leading to reduced threats to coral reefs and a net increase in coral reef health.

The UN Foundation has funded the one-year Start-up Phase to begin many of ICRAN's core activities. A Strategic Plan is being prepared and will identify the priorities for the four-year Action Phase - from 2001 to 2004. With initial UNF support, ICRAN aims to create a functioning network in selected coral reef regions of the world. ICRAN then intends to expand its global network, and seek counterpart funding that will eventually replace and sustain its key activities.

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ICRAN PROJECT DIRECTOR - TERMS OF REFERENCE

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE ICRAN DIRECTOR

Duties

· Coordinate the implementation of projects conducted as part of ICRAN 

· Provide regular reports to UNEP, donors to ICRAN, ICRAN partners, and the ICRI CPC:

(1) reviewing of the progress of projects in the ICRAN Program;
(2) identifying current priorities for further action;
(3) presenting proposals to keep the ICRAN Strategic Plan up to date.

· For those Regional Seas Coordinating Units involved in ICRAN:

(1) to facilitate coordination and partnership between these RCUs;
(2) to develop capacity within the Regional Seas to implement ICRAN Action Phase.

· In liaison with the ICRAN Management Board, to identify and maximise opportunities to secure funding and in-kind support for:

(1) the ICRAN Program as a whole;
(2) for specific components of the Program.

· Maintain a high level of liaison with the ICRI CPC, ICRAN partners and others in the ICRI Framework for Action

· Prepare and revise ICRAN project documents 

· Assist ICRAN implementing partners in developing applications for ICRAN project support

· Represent ICRAN in scientific, management and other relevant forums and raise awareness about ICRAN, the work of its partners and the status of coral reefs 

· Review the extent and nature of involvement of communities and non-government organisations in the implementation of projects

· As Executive Officer, provide support to the ICRAN Management Board and ICRAN Steering Committee

· Ensure that ICRAN is undergoing periodic review and programme monitoring

· Line management of other staff in the ICRAN Co-ordinating Unit

Qualifications And Experience

The successful candidate should have:

· Several (10+) years implementation and management experience working with a diverse range of government and international agencies, NGOs, community groups, and donors.  

· Extensive experience in the conduct of projects or programs addressing environment protection, conservation or sustainable use of natural resources, preferably in the marine environment.

· Qualifications and experience in natural resources management, especially in Integrated Coastal Management and Marine Protected Areas, and knowledge of the coral reef conservation community and current initiatives is essential. Research in a relevant area of natural science would be an advantage.

The ability to commence work in 2000 or early 2001 would be an advantage. 

Reporting Responsibilities

· Financial, personnel and overall program implementation: Chair ICRAN Management Board

· Program development and review: Chair ICRAN Steering Committee 

Salary and Benefits

· Salary range £36,000 - £45,000 p.a. depending on experience

· Annual leave of 25 days plus UK national holidays 

· A contributory pension scheme active after one year's employment

· A non-contributory life insurance scheme equal to four years salary

· Parental and sick leave commensurate with UK employment law
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Dr. Edmund Green
Head, Marine and Coastal Programme
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
219 Huntingdon Road
Cambridge
CB3 0DL
United Kingdom

Tel: (44) 1223 277314
Fax: (44) 1223 277136
E mail: ed.green at unep-wcmc.org