GVI Kenya is looking to strengthen it's South-Coast Kenya programme and is welcoming applications for a Marine Programme Officer position. We would like to give preference to Kenyan nationals familiar with volunteer programmes and cetacean or wider marine ecological knowledge. Please find below he job description for more detailed information.

 

Duration

1 year

 

Location

Mkwiro village, Wasini Island, close to Shimoni, 80km South of Mombasa. Satellite bases include Shimoni village on the mainland and communities close to Taveta and Tsavo West National Park

 

Start date

April 2012

 

Job Type

Marine Conservation, Paid work

 

Description

Support the GVI Kenya expedition Marine Research Programme, primarily cetacean population research using photo-identification, and also snorkel surveys of turtles and reef fish. The expedition supports Kenya Wildlife Service and other local partner organisations. The successful applicant will be expected to support volunteer training and management, expedition logistics and other activities including coastal forest biodiversity research, teaching English, environmental education and supporting community-based sustainable development.

 

Salary

Starts at $100 per week, flight contribution paid in instalments after 6 months

 

Organisation

GVI owns and operates more than 150 volunteer programs in over 40 countries worldwide. We are one of the world’s largest independent volunteer program providers and have worked for over 10 years to supply quality volunteer programs across the globe. Every year over 3000 volunteers join programs from 1 week to over 1 year. Our programs are regularly featured in the world’s press and scientific and humanitarian publications for their great achievements in the field. Through its international network of over 175 personnel in over 40 countries GVI continues to support many of the most critical conservation and humanitarian projects around the globe. GVI is incredibly proud of its culture. We believe in what we do and are totally committed to providing the very best programs and volunteer experiences. Although we work hard we have a tremendous amount of fun. Come and meet us to see why so many people want to work with GVI at home or abroad.

 

Responsibilities

·         Training, supervising and leading volunteers

·         Mentor and Assessor for BTEC qualification in Supervising Biological Surveys

·         Programme development, data analysis and reporting

·         Leading field research activities

·         Maintaining high health and safety standards

·         Maintenance of base, equipment, boats and vehicles

·         Base and logistic support

 

Qualifications/ Skills Required

·         Relevant degree (Biological or Environmental Sciences)

·         RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2 certified (or equivalent)

·         First Aid certified

·         Driving licence

·         Emergency First Response Instructor qualification

·         TEFL or alternative teaching qualification

 

Other Details

Applicants should be fit and in good health, enthusiastic, flexible and hard-working, with excellent personnel and leadership skills. Field research experience with cetaceans and boat driving essential. Teaching experience, community development experience and Swahili language all advantageous.

 

Conditions

Conditions are basic, with the research base located in a rural island community only accessible by boat and living in shared accommodation without running water and with limited power. Staff have their own room on base. Camp duty tasks such as cleaning and cooking are shared amongst the expedition team. Days can be long and physically demanding.

 

Included

·         All food

·         Accommodation

·         All travel during expedition activities

 

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