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Post Title: Contract: Zanzibar Marine Program CoordinatorSupervisor: WCS Marine Program Director
Only candidates with work authorization in Tanzania will be considered.
Project Background
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners are tackling the issue of deteriorating marine environments in the Western Indian Ocean by working with local communities, Government authorities and private stakeholders to improve management and conservation in coastal waters across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. The Western Indian Ocean is a socially and biologically diverse region that contains some of the world’s most extensive and most climate resilient coral reefs and mangroves, which are critical sources of protein, coastal protection, and income to coastal populations. Yet, the integrity of the region’s ecosystems is threatened by the overexploitation of fisheries, habitat clearing, and pollution. These threats are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, coral bleaching, and storm events. WCS is leading conservation projects across all major seascapes in Northern Tanzania, including Zanzibar and the proposed Trans-Boundary Conservation Area (TBCA) between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
In this context, WCS is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and technically skilled candidate to support implementation and planning of activities in the Zanzibar Archipelago. The role will cover the main aspects of the planning and implementation of community work, ecological monitoring as well as political liaison with local stakeholders and Government authorities. The candidate will have a critical role in supporting the activities of the team in Zanzibar and will contribute to maintaining the critical ecosystems in the region and ensure sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
The position is for 1 year with possibility of renewal.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors’s degree in a marine related subject
5 years of working experienceOR
Master’s degree in a marine related subject
3 years of working experience
Familiarity with working with communities and MPAs
Good written and spoken English
Position is Open for Tanzanian Nationals only.
Desired technical experience
Diving experience and certifications
Experience in coral reef, mangrove and/or seagrass surveys
Experience in community surveys
GIS and spatial analysis (QGIS or ArcGIS)
Coding in R/Python
Essential and Strategic Functions
The post-holder will work closely with the Marine Program Director and the Zanzibar team to support design, planning and implementation of all conservation activities in Zanzibar.
Specific duties will include the following:
Support designing, planning, and implementing activities in Zanzibar
Serving as the point person for all activities in Zanzibar with stakeholders
Supporting and lead consultations with communities in the process of developing successful small-scale fishery management projects
Coordination, conducting and supervision data collection in the field
Data entry and analysis as required
Supervision of WCS interns and consultants working on projects
Developing Terms of Reference and workplans for consultants involved in the project
Report writing for WCS, donors, and partners
Represent WCS in a fit and appropriate manner
Working locationThe Candidate will be based in Stone Town, Unguja, and Zanzibar with frequent field trips in Pemba and occasionally the region, including visiting partner programs in the broader region
TermsThe position runs from date of recruitment to June 2023 with the possibility of renewal. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should send their Cover letters & CV including 3 referees addressed to WCS Tanzania, County Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org.
Post Title: Contract: Zanzibar Marine Program CoordinatorSupervisor: WCS Marine Program Director
Only candidates with work authorization in Tanzania will be considered.
Project Background
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners are tackling the issue of deteriorating marine environments in the Western Indian Ocean by working with local communities, Government authorities and private stakeholders to improve management and conservation in coastal waters across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. The Western Indian Ocean is a socially and biologically diverse region that contains some of the world’s most extensive and most climate resilient coral reefs and mangroves, which are critical sources of protein, coastal protection, and income to coastal populations. Yet, the integrity of the region’s ecosystems is threatened by the overexploitation of fisheries, habitat clearing, and pollution. These threats are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, coral bleaching, and storm events. WCS is leading conservation projects across all major seascapes in Northern Tanzania, including Zanzibar and the proposed Trans-Boundary Conservation Area (TBCA) between southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
In this context, WCS is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and technically skilled candidate to support implementation and planning of activities in the Zanzibar Archipelago. The role will cover the main aspects of the planning and implementation of community work, ecological monitoring as well as political liaison with local stakeholders and Government authorities. The candidate will have a critical role in supporting the activities of the team in Zanzibar and will contribute to maintaining the critical ecosystems in the region and ensure sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
The position is for 1 year with possibility of renewal.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors’s degree in a marine related subject
5 years of working experienceOR
Master’s degree in a marine related subject
3 years of working experience
Familiarity with working with communities and MPAs
Good written and spoken English
Position is Open for Tanzanian Nationals only.
Desired technical experience
Diving experience and certifications
Experience in coral reef, mangrove and/or seagrass surveys
Experience in community surveys
GIS and spatial analysis (QGIS or ArcGIS)
Coding in R/Python
Essential and Strategic Functions
The post-holder will work closely with the Marine Program Director and the Zanzibar team to support design, planning and implementation of all conservation activities in Zanzibar.
Specific duties will include the following:
Support designing, planning, and implementing activities in Zanzibar
Serving as the point person for all activities in Zanzibar with stakeholders
Supporting and lead consultations with communities in the process of developing successful small-scale fishery management projects
Coordination, conducting and supervision data collection in the field
Data entry and analysis as required
Supervision of WCS interns and consultants working on projects
Developing Terms of Reference and workplans for consultants involved in the project
Report writing for WCS, donors, and partners
Represent WCS in a fit and appropriate manner
Working locationThe Candidate will be based in Stone Town, Unguja, and Zanzibar with frequent field trips in Pemba and occasionally the region, including visiting partner programs in the broader region
TermsThe position runs from date of recruitment to June 2023 with the possibility of renewal. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should send their Cover letters & CV including 3 referees addressed to WCS Tanzania, County Director at wcshrtanzania@wcs.org.