Coordina un proyecto para proteger aves y biodiversidad de otras especies invasoras en islas del Pacífico

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MEL (MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING) COORDINATOR, PACIFIC ISLAND RESTORATION PROGRAMME


The MEL Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of MEL across a diverse portfolio of biological and social indicators and national and regional projects, partners, and supporters.


BirdLife International (BLI) Pacific Secretariat is looking for an experienced MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Coordinator with a passion for nature and the Pacific Islands region.

The BL Island Restoration Programme is aiming to secure Pacific Island birds and other native biodiversity by addressing key threats. Of these, invasive alien species are responsible for most extinctions on islands and remain a leading cause for species decline and habitat degradation. Invasive species impacts are not limited to the natural environment profoundly effecting livelihoods (i.e., agriculture), ecosystem services, trade, infrastructure, human health, climate resilience and the Pacific way of life. In countering these issues the Programme is acting through an IAS led, multi-sectoral, Nature-based Solutions approach to securing significant, sustainable outcomes for Pacific Island biodiversity, ecosystems, and people. Knowledge of the Programme impact is essential to the cycle of identifying and integrating successes, learnings, and informing future programme development led by the MEL Coordinator.

The Programmes Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will be guided through a regional Strategy with technical expertise supporting indicator selection and data interpretation, and the provision of training and advice to (national) Programme partners. The position is to be based at the BirdLife Pacific Secretariat Office in Suva, Fiji.

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MEL (MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING) COORDINATOR, PACIFIC ISLAND RESTORATION PROGRAMME (SUVA, FIJI)

Primary Responsibilities

The MEL Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of MEL across a diverse portfolio of biological and social indicators and national and regional projects, partners, and supporters. The MEL Coordinator has well developed MEL technical skills relevant to tropical island ecosystems and biota (particularly birds) informing recovery, climate adaptation and capacity building outcomes from IAS management interventions, and preferably the ability to support related social (GESI, economic, cultural) interests in Pacific Island communities. A key challenge will be to support the development of MEL systems and processes which are able to adequately manage the complexity and diversity of individual and local contexts, while still providing a measure of overall impact and learning at programme level.

Key Requirements Understanding of invasive species effects on Pacific Island birds and other indigenous biodiversity, ecosystems, livelihoods, climate change and of the management solutions.
Knowledge of ecological monitoring frameworks for biodiversity outcomes including synergies with social development needs relevant to low income and subsistence based rural economies
Ability to coordinate, engage with, and train people (in MEL) from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds
Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and communicate MEL results informing impact and programmatic strategic development.
Extensive experience developing and implementing MEL frameworks for indigenous island ecosystems and in assessing the impact of social pressures/interventions (livelihoods, ecosystem services, culture, and traditional values, and GESI)
Knowledge of the application of Nature-based Solutions to terrestrial Pacific Island ecosystems and biodiversity

For a complete description of the role please refer to the Job Description.

Employment Terms

The post is offered initially as a 24-month contract, commencing March 2023. Subject to funding, the position could be extended and developed further in scope.

An annual salary package of up to £40,000.00 based on skills and experience

BirdLife values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Find out more about our Diversity statement.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will consider putting into place appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We are able to offer a hybrid model of working on site and from home/remote for most roles, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance

Application ProcedureCurriculum Vitae (max 3 pages) including at least two contactable Referees.
Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role.
Applications to be sent to suva.office@birdlife.org with subject title ‘MEL Coordinator Application’.
Any further information can be requested via the email address above.

Closing Date: February 26th, 2023

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Ayuda a la conservación de especies en Islas del Pacífico con este trabajo en remoto tan chulo que también te permite viajar por lugares remotos

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Island Restoration Specialist

Employment Type: Full time
Fully remote

About

Island Conservation (IC) is our world’s only international nonprofit conservation organization dedicated solely to preventing extinctions on islands through community-based island restoration and rewilding partnerships. IC is committed to a holistic island-marine ecosystem restoration method that combines efforts to improve community livelihoods, manage invasive species, and reintroduce native species. To date, IC has completed 65 restoration projects on 51 islands and in doing so has protected hundreds of plant and animal species. IC is a United States based 501(c)3 charitable organization that works globally, with strategic international and local partnerships in all regions where they work that help achieve conservation goals.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as an Island Restoration Specialist. The successful applicant will play a key role in working with our IC team, communities, governments, and other partners to plan and deliver island restoration and invasive species eradication projects. The Island Restoration Specialist will also be expected to train people to develop local capacity, write reports and grant proposals, represent Island Conservation publicly in various forums, keep records, and collect, maintain and analyze data. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to Island Conservation’s mission, have impeccable integrity, possess exceptional people skills, and possess a keen sense of humor. The ability to be an adaptable, enthusiastic and a positive member of a motivated team is critical.

The position will report to a Project Manager and work closely with other members of Island Conservation’s Conservation Team. The Island Restoration Specialist may be based in a Pacific Island Nation, a Latin American country, or the United States and Territories. The position requires remote desk work as well as extensive travel with extended periods of time away from the duty station, oftentimes in remote and rustic conditions.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working in conservation, preferably with experience working in remote field settings
• A willingness and ability to spend significant time in the field away from home. Field deployments can run from 1 week to 6 weeks or longer.
• A willingness and ability to spend significant time working on desk-based tasks when required.
• An ethic of service and/or conservation to benefit the natural world and people.
• Demonstrates effective learning as part of everyday practice and assists peers to learn effectively from experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Passport, or willingness to apply for a passport.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to extract and summarize information into written form from a broad range of sources.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, ability to solve problems with limited supervision, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions and delegate tasks when necessary.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Word, Excel, Windows, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform data entry into spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to coordinate field logistics, supervise and train interns/technicians/partners to collect field data.
• Ability to perform efficiently under physical demanding conditions, including walking daily on rough footing with a backpack. Able to live harmoniously in small groups, in remote field camps.
• Gets along well with others and has an excellent sense of humor.
• A commitment to seek, understand and incorporate diverse viewpoints into everyday work.

The Most Highly Qualified Candidates Will Possess
• Experience working on invasive species control or eradication programs.
• Experience using GIS, camera traps, and collecting data in the field.
• Experience training others.
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or a language spoken in the Pacific.
• In-depth understanding and respect for diverse cultures and customs.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• A desire to learn to better themselves and seek increasingly larger organizational roles at IC.
• A desire to provide leadership to bring others together toward a common purpose of restoring islands.
• Experience leading a field team or supervising field staff or volunteers.
• Competency in GIS.
• Skills in hunting, trapping, rodenticide use and/or animal handling.
• Experience incorporating innovative tools or strategies into conservation projects.
• Ability and/or skills in standard survey techniques (birds, mammals, marine life, plants).
• Excellent professional references around their technical and people skills.

How to Apply: Send your letter of interest and resume by email (with subject: “Island Restoration Specialist and your last name”) addressed to: jobs@islandconservation.org

The letter of interest must describe your personal and professional motivations to apply for the position and demonstrate how your skills and experience makes you the ideal candidate for the position. The position will be open until filled.

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