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WWF Guianas,Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator

WWF Guianas is a conservation organization dedicated to the protection of biodiversity of the Guianas. This is done by working strategically with conservation groups (local communities, Governments, NGOs, etc.) in order to contribute to finding practical solutions for conservation issues.

WWF Guianas is seeking for a Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator. She/he will be based in the Paramaribo office with travel to Cayenne and Georgetown offices as well as regional and international travel. This position is a local position.

The Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator serves as coordinator for the Marine Conservation Program in the three Guianas. Furthermore the Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator serves as long-term technical advisor to all WWF Guianas partners in all matters related to marine turtle conservation, and related coastal zone protection, climate change management, and with special focus on Sustainable Fisheries Management, ensuring positive alignment with the WWF SFNI (Smart Fishing Network Initiative).

What you need:


Required Qualifications
  • •At least an Msc in Marine or fisheries science, environmental economics, natural resources management, conservation biology, organizational development, social sciences, or related field.
  • At least five years of field experience in fisheries, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and preferably Dutch. Good working knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
  • Willingness, ability and availability to spend time on turtle nesting beaches and fishing craft, and travel regionally and internationally.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal office hours.

For the full Terms of Reference, please visit our website www.wwfguianas.org. Send an application letter and resume to the Grants Manager/Human Resource Officer of WWF Guianas at humanresources@wwf.sr

Deadline for this position is June 30, 2012

Only suitable applicants will be acknowledged.