Conservation Science Specialist

Conservation Science Specialist, based in Bali will support TNC Indonesia Marine Program conservation goals and will provide scientific support for the IMP Science program. This includes support to field sites for monitoring programs, conservation planning and other conservation science activities. The Conservation Science Specialist will provide technical advice and training to IMP staff on the most appropriate monitoring / assessment methods for specific
applications/objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate degree in marine biology, marine ecology, fisheries or coastal management and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.

* Experience synthesizing, interpreting and communicating scientific information and preparing reports on findings.

* Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: ecology of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems, monitoring of coral reefs and marine ecosystems, Marine Protected Area management, marine conservation science. Taxonomic knowledge of fish, corals or other marine biota is an asset, but is not a requirement.

* Knowledge of and experience in applying the latest available monitoring methods for coral reefs, fisheries and coastal habitats and willingness to train and mentor field staff in these methods

* Experience in data collection, analysis, preparation and publishing technical reports and scientific papers from field data.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Must be able to read and interpret scientific documents written in English including manuals, technical reports and scientific papers.

* Must be able to accurately interpret data and understand and convey to others the implications of such data analyses for conservation and management.

This position will be reporting to Deputy Director Science for Marine Indonesia Program.

Please send your CV and application letter to recruitment.indo@tnc.org,
not later than November 28, 2010.

Please put the name of the position 'Conservation Science Specialist' at the subject of your email.