|
JOB
VACANCIES GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN
WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESEARCH EXPEDITION, SHIMONI, KENYA.
GVI
is looking for adventurous & motivated staff all-rounder,
with boat handling experience, to assist in setting up and
running an exciting new wildlife and marine
expedition
Position
start date July 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]
JOB
VACANCIES GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN
WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESEARCH EXPEDITION, SHIMONI, KENYA. 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 dolphins) 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.
Role: The
project is managed by a young team of four full-time Researchers assisted by
teams of temporary, overseas volunteers. The position open is expedition staff
and will be trained and participate in all areas of the expedition
focuses: Expedition staffLooking
for all rounder to assist in
managing the research programmes, 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 Science
degree and environmental studies/sustainable development background an
advantage. Previous expedition experience and working with volunteers
advantage RYA level
2 Boat Handling qualifications and experience essential. Able to work as part of
a team, in a remote area and on own initiative. Driving licence. Excellent people skills needed.
Basic
Swahili is an advantage. Pro-activity, self-motivated, flexible, prepared to
work flexible hours and operate happily and effectively within a communal living
environment. . Must be
able to lead plus work as part of a team with good management and organisational
skills. Possible promotion to management positions for suitable
candidates. This
positions 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 $450 expedition
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, living on an island, however
staff get private 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
started ASAP no later than July 2006 Enquiries
and applications to Sophie Greatwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell: +2782 410
5539 . Sophie Greatwood Director of operations, Africa e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] t: +27 82 410 5539
The information in this internet email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). There is no guarantee that this message is either private or confidential and it may have been altered without your or our knowledge. Nothing in this message is capable of or intended to create any legally binding obligations on either party or be used in in any legal proceedings whatsoever. Access, copying, dissemination or re-use of information in it by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient please delete this message from your system and contact us. |
Global Vision International.gif
Description: GIF image
_______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list [email protected] https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
