[Coral-List] Job Announcement: SEA-Belize, Science Program Director, Belize

[Nicola Foster]

Dear List,

SEA-Belize is seeking a Science Program Director to be based in Placencia,
Belize. If you are interested, please reply to the email address in the
announcement and not directly to me.

Many Thanks

-- 
Nicola L. Foster, PhD

*JOB VACANCY*

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*SCIENCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR*

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Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals
to fill the above mentioned position with assigned duty station in Placencia
Village, Stann Creek District, Belize.



Post:                                     Science Program Director

Reports to:                         Executive Director

Salary Scale:                      Negotiable

Qualifications:                  Masters degree in Marine Sciences and 3-5
years experience or an equivalent combination of education and job
experience. Leadership experience in overseeing  a dynamic team and
interacting with scientists. Strong oral and written communication skills
including the ability to speak in public. A working knowledge of common
software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Web browsers).



*Terms of Reference/Responsibilities*

Responsible for the coordination of the scientific program which includes:
monitoring, research and management activities; oversees science staff;
leads science staff in the development of policy and programs for monitoring
and research; acts as the primary liaison with visiting researchers,
scientific groups and projects; works with other managers to ensure
management is based on sound scientific information; is member of the
management team.

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*DUTIES*

   - Supervises and assists with implementation of monitoring plan,
   including supervision of staff
   - Works with staff to ensure proper data entry, management and analysis


   - Collaborates with visiting researchers to establish links between
   research and management activities
   - Assists with the development of the research projects for SEA


   - Responsible for scientific program logistics, budgeting, and staffing
   - Assists with grant development including grant writing
   - Responsible for project implementation and oversight
   - Assists with community outreach through the development of
   presentations and outreach materials
   - Coordinate with local, regional and international partners
   - Responsible for relevant project documentation and report writing

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*Deliverables:*

   - Develops monitoring and research plans
   - Develops annual work plans and budgets for the program

·         Prepare and submit monthly progress reports.

·         Prepare funding concepts for the program.

·         Coordinate implementation of program activities



*Application Requirements:*

Letter of application along with CV and two references (from people familiar
with the applicants work) should be sent to the attention of the Executive
Director at email: info at seabelize.org or fax (501)523-3395.



*DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 5TH, FEBRUARY 2010.*