Reef Check Programme Manager- East Malaysia

Posted on 24 November 2011 by Reef Check Malaysia under Jobs

Based in Kota Kinabalu, the candidate will work largely independently of head office and should be self driven and results oriented with a proven track record of success implementing conservation projects in collaboration with various stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate the maturity and credibility required to deal with individuals from many backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

- Establish a Reef Check EcoDiver training programme in East Malaysia for dive operators, resorts and interested individuals.

- Establish a coral reef monitoring programme in East Malaysia, using the Reef Check survey methodology, to cover major coral reef areas.

- Assist with the delivery of education programmes in schools and coral reef conservation programmes with relevant stakeholder groups.

-Contribute to public awareness campaigns on coral reef issues, including contributing to RCM's existing communications programmes

- Establish and maintain a network of contacts among key stakeholders including local government, dive operators, resorts, academics and NGOs.

Requirements:

- Degree in Marine Science or related discipline.

- Certified diver, preferably minimum PADI rescue diver (or equivalent) and 50 dives.

- Two years experience in marine conservation or related position.

- Applicants must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, able to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences from a wide variety of communities.

- Suciently mobile and flexible to travel up to 2 weeks a month.

- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Malaysian citizen.

For more information, download the job description here.