Title: Oceans Without Borders Project Manager
Location: Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Advertising Period: 1 March until filled.
Contact persons:
Camilla Floros at camilla.floros@africafoundation.org.za
Kenny Malcomess at Kenneth.Malcomess@andBeyond.com
Crispo Ndembeka at Crispo@africafoundation.org.za
Oceans Without Borders is a Marine conservation initiative, run collaboratively between Africa Foundation and &Beyond. Through research, conservation initiatives, raising awareness and working closely with local communities, governments, and other stakeholders, Oceans Without Borders strives to strengthen the conservation status of our island sites, expand opportunities for local community development, and contribute to global efforts to protect our oceans.
KEY OUTPUTS:
Under the guidance of the OWB programme manager, duties include
- Management of the Conservation and Community ranger team; supervision of daily tasks, capacity building and deliverables
- All monitoring and research programmes on the island and under the water
- Liaising closely with other Impact teams including Future Foundations, Future Leaders and Thriving Communities and be comfortable communicating those projects and programmes to both guests and lodge management
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with various stakeholders that will facilitate OWB objectives.
- Be responsible for the management of OWB research infrastructure and equipment maintenance (including OWB house, OWB area of Dive shop, OWB boat, dive gear)
Lodge Guests
- Meet with guests and explain OWB roles on the island and under the water and present on OWB to guests when required.
- Be comfortable with presenting all Impact projects across the combined programmes of Conserve Biospheres Future Foundations, Future Leaders and Thriving Communities
- Be pro-active in fund raising efforts from Guests on the Island across Impact projects
- Accommodate guests and, donors on research activities when required.
Communication & Reporting:
- Attend the daily morning meeting for updates and to plan the day with the General Managers
- Report on project activities to the OWB Programme Manager, The andBeyond Mnemba GM and the Africa Foundation East Africa Regional Manager
- Under the direction of the OWB programme Manager, work with the Impact insights team to collect, analyse and report on OWB Impact and project data
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum of an Honour’s degree in conservation/marine sciences
- Fluent written and spoken English, proficiency in KiSwahili would be an advantage
- Tanzanian skipper’s licence strongly preferred
- Excellent water proficiency; Advanced Open Water Diver Certification or higher preferred
- Computer competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
- Good report writing abilities
- Good data analysis skills
- Good organizational and project management skills required to oversee numerous conservation, research and educational projects
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good presentation/public speaking skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Bright, enthusiastic, energetic and caring personalities
- Palpable passion for diving, marine life and conservation
- Smart, clean, presentable appearance
- Hard working and highly self-motivated
- Excellent team player, relates well to others
Terms and Conditions:
- This is a permanent live in position for an individual, based at Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
- Board and lodging provided.
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- We reserve the right to not make an appointment.