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MARINE RESEARCH
JOB VACANCIES GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN
WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESEARCH EXPEDITION, SHIMONI, KENYA.
GVI
is looking for adventurous & motivated staff to assist in setting up and
running an exciting new cetacean monitoring
project
Due
to start in January 2006
FOR
MORE INFO READ BELOW
If
you are interested and have the relevant qualifications and experience pls send
me your CV and cover letter ASAP to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Information . Global
Vision International promotes sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world
by matching the general public, with international environmentalists,
researchers and pioneering educators. Global
Vision International, (www.gvi.co.uk), was formed in 1998 to provide support and
services to
international charities, non profits and governmental agencies. Through their
international network of 40 personnel in over 20 countries GVI continues to
support many of the most critical conservation and humanitarian projects around
the globe. GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its
alliance with aid-reliant organisations throughout the world provides
opportunities to Volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of
environmental research, conservation, education and community development. GVI
wildlife and Marine Expeditions work closely with local organisations and
providing essential support monitoring the Kisite-/mpunguti
National Marine Park,
environmental and sustainable development education. Project: This new expedition
combines a variety of both marine and terrestrial research together with
community development projects within the tropical environment of East Africa.
The expedition looks at the biodiversity of the immediate region around Shimoni,
utilizing a base in Shimoni on the Kenyan border with mainland Tanzania. The
expedition examines how the local communities affect and utilise the regions
natural resources, and aims to assist these communities to profit from their
resources in a sustainable manner. The expedition will focus on three main
elements, wildlife research and the impact of development upon it, marine mammal
research (specifically cetaceans) to determine trends related to tourism and
populations and community development projects which together with many other
activities will include teaching English programs, sustainable tourism workshops
and development programs such as health centre
construction. GVI is
looking for adventurous & motivated staff to assist in setting up and
running this exciting new project, which is due to start in January
2006.
Role: The
project is managed by a young team of six full-time Researchers assisted by
teams of temporary, overseas volunteers. The positions open are as follows,
however all staff will be trained in all areas of the expedition
focuses: :
Marine positionAssist in
managing the marine programme, train Expedition Members in survey and monitoring
techniques, teach survey techniques and identification, write reports, liaise
with local partners and head office. Drive boat; maintain high health and safety
standards, aid with logistics, budgeting and community programme, possible
publications. Qualifications
needed: Science
degree and environmental studies/sustainable development
background. Field
experience in survey and monitoring of cetaceans, RYA boast handling level 2,
1st Aid qualifications essential. EFR
instructor qualifications an advantage. Able to work as part of a team, in a
remote area and on own initiative. Driving licence. Excellent people skills
needed This
position also offers potential opportunities within the growing organisation of
GVI, all around the world. Please look at the GVI website for more information
on this exciting organisation www.gvi.co.uk Conditions All food,
accommodation, equipment and essential transport provided, plus competitive
expedition monthly salary and flight contribution, paid at start and end of the
contract. Own insurance has to be provided. Hours are long, with a day and a
half off at weekends when not on duty. Conditions are basic and staff may have
to share a room. Solar power provides limited electricity at night. The diet is
generally vegetarian and staff are expected to join Expedition Members in camp
duties such as cooking, base cleaning, maintenance of base and boats. Position
starts 15th December 2005 Enquiries
and applications to Sophie Greatwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell: +2782 410
5539 . |
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