[Coral-List] CORAL Job Announcement: Program Director

Sherry Flumerfelt sflumerfelt at coral.org
Tue Nov 30 12:07:00 EST 2004


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CORAL REEF ALLIANCE
Position: Program Director
Contact: jobs at coral.org

The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) seeks an experienced manager to lead our
efforts in coral reef protected area management; building sustainable 
marine
recreation; developing international partnerships; and creating new 
program
services.  Ideal candidates will have a strong background in coral reef
ecosystems; experience in, or understanding of, marine recreation (such 
as
diving and snorkeling); and a proven track record in directing and
coordinating multiple international projects.  Priority will be given to
those applicants who are familiar with private and government grant
application and reporting processes.

The Program Director manages and oversees CORAL’s coral reef 
conservation
and education programs.  As a member of CORAL’s senior staff, the 
Program
Director will help plan, develop and operate effective, sustainable 
programs
to conserve coral reefs around the world.  The Program Director will 
report
directly to the Executive Director.

With headquarters in San Francisco, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) 
promotes
coral reef conservation around the world by working with the dive 
industry,
governments, local communities and other organizations to protect and 
manage
coral reefs, establish marine parks, fund conservation efforts, and 
raise
public awareness with the mission to keep coral reefs alive for future
generations.  To achieve its mission, the organization:
·	works with communities to identify and solve conservation challenges
·	changes attitudes and behavior through education and training
·	provides resources to strengthen conservation efforts
·	creates incentives for sustainable tourism

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director is responsible for the planning, management, and
administration of  CORAL’s programs, including staff supervision,
identification and application for restricted funds, partnership 
development
and maintenance, and coordination between organizational functions.

Program Management
1.	Provide leadership, coordination, strategic planning to the Program,
including supervision and support of program staff and contractors.
2.	Ensure the effective implementation of CORAL’s conservation and 
education
programs and report regularly on accomplishments and obstacles in 
achieving
objectives, according to agreed standards and within approved budgets.
3.	Ensure effective communication and collaboration with governments,
international agencies, the marine recreation sector, and 
non-governmental
organizations.
4.	Work with partners, coral reef protected areas, and the tourism 
sector to
ensure programs are meeting objectives.

Program Development
1.	Identify regional, site-specific threats and cross-cutting issues 
related
to coral reef conservation and design/develop regional and site-based
strategies to prevent or abate those threats.
2.	Maintain and develop partnerships with relevant local, regional and
international agencies, organizations, institutions and NGOs on coral 
reef
issues, with a goal of advancing coral reef protected areas management
capacity to protect coral reefs biodiversity.
3.	Represent coral conservation priorities and strategies to CORAL’s
leadership and outside audiences.

Fundraising
1.	Ensure effective implementation of fundraising strategies with CORAL
partners, government agencies, foundations, corporate and private 
donors.
2.	Prepare grant proposals and budgets necessary to support CORAL’s
conservation and education programs.
3.	Manage grants and contracts, including the preparation of required
reports.

Qualifications:
·	The ability and desire to be a leader in coral reef conservation.
·	Bachelor’s degree in related field; graduate experience preferred.
·	At least three years of marine conservation program management 
experience,
including supervision of staff.
·	At least two years of field experience with coral reef conservation
projects.
·	Familiarity with current coral reef funding and partnerships 
desirable.
·	The ability to think creatively in developing programs to address 
threats
to coral reefs.
·	The ability to work well with others in a fast-paced office 
environment.
·	A proven commitment to marine conservation.
·	Experience in the Western Pacific and Caribbean is desirable.
·	Experience working with divers and the dive-tourism industry is also a
plus.
·	Fundraising, media and public outreach experience highly desired.
·	Willingness and ability to travel internationally (4-6 weeks per 
year).

Salary commensurate with experience.  Generous benefits package.

CONTACT
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:  jobs at coral.org
Please do not call.

CORAL is also hiring for two coordinator positions.  For more 
information:
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/jobs/





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