The UK Darwin Initiative funded Hispaniolan
Endemic Land Mammals Project seeks to enable the
long-term conservation of the Hispaniolan
solenodon and hutia through participatory species
action planning, field research and monitoring,
and improved public awareness. It is a
collaborative project between Durrell Wildlife
Conservation Trust, Zoological Society of London,
Sociedad Ornitologíca de la Hispaniola, Parque
Zoológico Nacional, and the Oficina de Parques
Nacionales de la Republica Dominicana.
A three year, full-time position with the Durrell
Wildlife Conservation Trust based in the
Dominican Republic, with possibility of
extension. The Field Project Manager will be
responsible for delivery of the project in the
Dominican Republic, with support from the Project
Leader in the UK. Main responsibilities will include:
* Management of a programme of field research, capacity building and
public awareness-raising. Development and
implementation of species monitoring schemes and
co-ordinating species action planning
* Line management of a Project Officer and 2 Field Research Assistants,
and close liaison with colleagues in Haiti
* Management of a budget and financial reporting
* Developing and maintaining good working relationships with all project
partners and local communities
* Drafting of project reports and assisting with scientific outputs
The candidate
* A minimum of 2 years experience managing conservation science projects
in developing countries
* A minimum of a Master's degree in conservation science or related
subject, preferably with at least 3 years
experience in animal ecology field research
* Excellent project management, inter-personal and communication skills
* Fluent in English and Spanish, and able to produce technical reports in
both languages
To apply, please send a 2 page CV and covering
letter, and any enquiries for further
information, to [email protected] or write to
Liz Mayo, HR, Durrell Wildlife Conservation
Trust, Les Augres Manor, Trinity, Jersey, JE3
5BP, UK. TEL: +44 (0)1534 860031. Closing date for applications: 11th May
2009
