MOZAMBIQUE / All Out Africa
We seek a VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR for our Whaleshark Conservation Project for a 1 YEAR period. The position is to start at the end of April 2011. Food and accommodation are provided and there will be a small stipend to cover other living expenses.
ALL OUT AFRICA operates in Swaziland, South Africa and Mozambique and runs a range of different wildlife and social projects through offering volunteers the opportunity to participate in the projects as a travel experience of value and thereby funding worthwhile research and action (www.alloutafrica.com). The position of VOLUNTEER CO-ORINATOR involves orgainsing and leading these volunteers to carry out field research work of conservation relevance. ALL OUT AFRICA works in conjunction with a variety of partners including local universities and other relevant conservation and research bodies. The main purpose of this position is to co-ordinate and organize volunteers to gather field data for the monitoring of marine life in and around Tofo in Inhambane, Mozambique.
The main focus of the volunteer co-ordination will be helping to organise and motivate volunteers and arrange their logistical needs and daily activities to gather the field data. Many of the volunteers may not have marine research experience so will need guidance and training. You would co-ordinate the logistical needs of the volunteers including arranging food provision (through weekly food shops) and accommodation. The accommodation will be a cottage on the beach. Running water (including showers and toilets) will be available, electricity is available but not always reliable.
The main components of the field data collection include:
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a whaleshark component involving gathering identification and behavioural data on whalesharks;
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carrying out coral reef monitoring (substrate and indicator species) to assess reef condition; and
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monitoring the nesting of turtles (loggerheads Caretta caretta, and leatherbacks, Dermochelys coriacea).
Other projects that you may get involved in are beach cleanups, monitoring fishing, harvesting and tourism activities and creating awareness. We would welcome any additional projects that you might feel are of importance for the marine environment of the area. You will also have the opportunity to work with some leading researchers in the Marine Science Field.
There may be long hours involved in the work and you will need to be highly self motivated. Applicants should be comfortable working sometimes long hours with limited on-site supervision.
Criteria:
- A BSc degree in marine biology and marine research field experience
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A qualified and able SCUBA diver
- Willingness and skill in organising and motivating volunteer travellers
- Keen interest in marine biology
Preferable:
- an MSc degree in marine biology
- previous experience of supervising volunteer travellers
- Portuguese speaker
- Experience with whaleshark and turtle nesting field research
- Experience with and qualified to carry out reef check monitoring
- An interest in education & community projects
- Experience of field work in Africa
To Apply:
Please send a motivation letter and resume/CV to jobs@all-out.org by 21st February 2011
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