International Consultant, Marine Technical Advisor

Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh

Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh

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Summary

• Vacancy: 01
• Location: Dhaka
• Published: 27 Jun 2024

Requirements

Education

Ph.D./ MSc., or equivalent experience and strong record in marine conservation science, marine ecology or biology, including conservation and program and project management experience.

Additional Requirements

• Specific knowledge of tropical marine ecosystems and associated species, including seagrass and mangroves, in South or South-east Asia, is an advantage.
• Experience in MPA design, monitoring and management, preferably in a developing country setting.
• Understanding of current marine conservation issues and solutions (e.g., marine spatial planning, bycatch mitigation, area-based conservation) and of relevant global policy for a (e.g., CITES, CMS, CBD, IOTC, FAO).
• Ability to design and conduct practical research and analysis, with strong synthesis skills.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultures, value systems, perspectives and levels of education, and mediate and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance capacity of partners/team members.
• Project management skills and experience inclusive decision-making processes.
• Professional proficiency in English with demonstrated strong writing skills

Responsibilities & Context

Location: Remote or Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Position Type: Full-time/Part-Time (Consultant)

Expected travel: At least half of time to be spent in Bangladesh, including in-country travel for participation in research and conservation activities, technical meetings and trainings etc.

Job Summary: WCS is seeking an experienced individual with a strong technical background in marine conservation to provide support to the WCS Bangladesh Marine Conservation Program in advancing marine conservation in Bangladesh. This position will provide direct technical support and build local capacity for scientifically informed marine conservation, including Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Other Effective Conservation Measure (OECM) design and management, marine habitat and species prioritization and protection, ecological monitoring, fisheries management as well as managing and monitoring community-focused marine and coastal conservation and livelihood initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with WCS staff and partners to design and implement robust ecological and socioeconomic methodologies to support MPA and OECM creation and establishment of management strategies.
• Work with WCS staff and partners to provide guidance for successful community-focused, nearshore fisheries management and coastal livelihoods initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate collection, analysis, dissemination and publication of field data.
• Provide technical support, as needed, to field staff in program/project work-plan development, financial planning and field-level implementation.
• Prepare recommendations to address any problems or constraints with the technical implementation of WCS marine conservation activities in Bangladesh, and in consultation with line-management take the lead, as appropriate, in implementing those recommendations.
• Assist in preparation of annual work-plans and periodic reports as required by WCS and donor partners, including appropriate content and clarity of all reports.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities to support marine conservation in Bangladesh.
• Provide technical support to WCS staff and partners in grant proposal, budget and report preparation. Engage with public (multi- and bilateral) and private donors, as required.
• Work with the WCS Bangladesh Country Programme Director and in liaison with the Marine Programme Manager to coordinate and facilitate capacity building, training and professional development of current staff and partners.
• Work with the WCS marine and communications teams to publicize achievements through popular, social and scientific media, and publish results in scientific journals.

Workplace

Work from home, Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

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