Dear Marmamers,
We would like to request applications for the role
of Cetacean Programmes Assistant (volunteer); 13 February – 11 April 2019.
Overview
The World Cetacean Alliance is looking for up to
three volunteers to join a busy and dynamic team working across WCAs current
cetacean programmes. Based at our Headquarters in Brighton, UK, successful
candidates will assist with:
· Developing
the programme for the 2019 World Whale Conference.
· Assessing
applications for Whale Heritage Sites.
· Assisting
with training course development.
· Promoting
responsible whale watching certification.
· Networking
and provision of information resources across the partnership.
· Expanding
WCAs research programme.
The successful candidates will report directly to
the CEO, receive in-situ training, and work closely with colleagues at WCA
Headquarters. The roles are available from 13 February – 11 April 2019, and
will take place at WCA Headquarters, Brighton, United Kingdom. The WCA is
unable to cover personal expenses.
Responsibilities
1.
Build relationships, and engage stakeholders and
partners working across WCAs programmes.
2.
Encourage and support collaborations between
experts, advisors, and participants from within and outside the World Cetacean
Alliance.
3.
Develop and provide resources to assist WCA
partners.
4.
Communicate progress across the network through
media, social media, and direct communication.
5.
Work alongside WCA staff to set strategy and guide
current programmes.
6.
Liaise with WCA staff to ensure coordinated
planning, collaborative work efforts, integrated programming and shared success
towards agreed goals.
Knowledge
1.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as
part of a multidisciplinary team to advance the mission.
2.
Experience and knowledge of cetaceans, whale
watching, and marine conservation issues preferred.
3.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong
ability to prioritize and deliver against responsibilities and duties.
4.
Ability to thrive in a multi-tasking, high energy
environment.
5.
Ability to excite and engage stakeholders through
meetings and personal outreach.
Qualifications
1.
Degree or higher qualification.
2.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to
multitask.
3.
A proven track record of communicating with
different audiences.
Benefits
1.
Gain experience of marine conservation projects.
2.
Learn about and network with WCAs 100 partners in
40 countries.
3.
Gain insights in ecotourism practices and cetacean
welfare issues.
4.
Learn new skills and techniques to deliver
collaborative projects.
5.
Develop media and social media skills.
6.
Build on your network of contacts for career
development / research or voluntary opportunities.
TO APPLY: Please send your C.V. and a cover
letter to: Dylan Walker: dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org
Applications must be sent in electronic form no
later than 8 February 2019.
For
more information go to: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/
Regards,
Dylan Walker
Chief Executive Officer
World Cetacean Alliance
Studio 3, Lower Promenade
Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK.
t: +44 (0) 1273 355011
c: +44 (0) 7900 471490
e: dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org
The
World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 100 organisations and individuals
in 40 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans
and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the
Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484.
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