[Coral-List] JOB VACANCY IN BELIZE

[Nicole Auil Gomez]

JOB VACANCY
 
SCIENCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
 
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 and 3-5 years experience in Natural Resource Management or equivalent combination of education and 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 team; leads science team 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. 

DUTIES
 
Supervises and assists with implementation of monitoring plan, including supervision of staff and volunteers
Ensures 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
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. Request can be made for complete job description.
 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 21th October, 2013.
 


Nicole Auil Gomez, M.Sc.
Executive Director
Southern Environmental Association
Placencia Village
Belize, C.A.
Tel: 501-523-3377
Fax: 501-523-3395
info at seabelize.org
www.seabelize.org
www.facebook.com/SEABelize