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ID# 11235, Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Researcher/Advisor, Tropical Marine Ecology, Deltares</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assistant/Associate Curator, Marine Mammals, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County<o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Debris Specialist, NOAA Office of Response and Restoration<o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Convention on Migratory Species, Pacific Officer (CMSPO), SPREP</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Consultant for Mid term Evaluations of GEF - Biodiversity Project, UNDP</span><span style='font-size:7.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Associate Programme Officer, UNEP </span><o:p></o:p></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Fulltime Position in International Marine Policy, Monterey Institute for International Studies</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Coral molecular Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics Super Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Physical Scientist, US Fish & Wildlife (May 20 Deadline)</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><div><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Mammals Program Assistant, NRDC<o:p></o:p></span></strong></li></ul></div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Programme Officer, P2 - Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), Convention on Biological Diversity</span><o:p></o:p></h2><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Research Associate III, URI </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Kingston, RI</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Responsible for providing substantial technical support and backstopping for the Coastal Resources Center's (CRC) portfolio of international developing country coastal and fisheries management/ governance projects, with a focus on climate change vulnerability and adaptation; and assist the leader of the CRC Climate Change portfolio to document cross-project/portfolio learning on the topic, including the development of teaching case studies for use in trainings and publications. The position is limited to 03/26/2012 with extension contingent on funding. Visit our website at <a href="https://jobs.uri.edu/" target="_blank">https://jobs.uri.edu</a> to apply and view complete details for job posting # (6000453). Applications for electronic submission will end on June 03, 2011, and will require three attachments in PDF format: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume to include the names and contact information of three references, and 3) a writing sample. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>DIVISION: Graduate School of Oceanography (Coastal Resources Center)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>GRADE: 12<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>SUPERVISES: Professional, technical and other support staff; graduate students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>BASIC FUNCTION:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Responsible for providing substantial technical support and backstopping for the Coastal Resources Center's (CRC) portfolio of international developing country coastal and fisheries management/governance projects, with a focus on climate change vulnerability and adaptation; and assist the leader of the CRC Climate Change portfolio to document cross-project/portfolio learning on the topic, including the development of teaching case studies for use in trainings and publications.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>1.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide support on selected technical aspects of CRC's US and international portfolio of coastal/marine/fisheries management/governance projects with an emphasis on support to those activities focused on climate change vulnerability and climate change adaptation planning</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>2.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conduct desk-top and field research on current findings, approaches and tools for addressing a wide range of climate change issues that specifically impact coastal/marine areas (e.g. sea level rise; increased water temperatures affecting fish stocks; increased shoreline erosion, etc.)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>3.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Identify climate change adaptation and planning tools and recommend the most appropriate of these for use in developing country contexts to address a range of climate change impact scenarios</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>4.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide technical assistance to CRC international projects in developing climate change strategies and approaches and in applying the above tools</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>5.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Facilitate communication and information exchange on climate change vulnerability and adaptation between the suite of CRC international projects in different countries and regions</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>6.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist in designing and developing technical trainings and workshops and deliver selected modules or courses on climate change and the coast</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>7.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Update CRC and related project websites with climate change information and lessons learns</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>8.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Contribute to technical reports and professional papers based on project activities focused on change vulnerability and adaptation; and as appropriate present this information at selected professional meetings and conferences</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>9.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assist in development of proposals for extending and broadening CRC's climate change portfolio</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>10.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Other specific activities as assigned.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>11.</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span class=grame><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Personal computer, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>QUALIFICATIONS</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Required are a Master's degree in a resource management-related discipline with an emphasis on coastal geology, shoreline planning, or tropical ecosystem ecology; minimum of three years professional experience in coastal management, including experience in addressing issues related to climate change vulnerability and climate change adaptation planning within a natural resources management context; knowledge of a wide array of climate change adaptation and planning tools and their use in addressing different issues and in different contexts; experience conducting desktop and field-based research on natural resources management and governance issues; experience working in developing countries; experience organizing special sessions and workshops; excellent organizational, writing, computer and communication skills; ability to travel internationally up to four months per year as required. In addition, the preferred candidate will possess experience in geographic information systems and cross-portfolio learning and documentation techniques; they will have international experience working in developing countries in Southeast Asia and/or East or West Africa; and they will have French or Indonesia language skills.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Fisheries Policy Specialist, EDF</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Raleigh, NC</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>Under the overall direction of the Gulf and Southeast Oceans Program Regional Director, and direct supervision of the Southeast Senior Conservation Manager, this position will be responsible for implementation of area specific tactics, associated with strategies on commercial catch shares and other related commercial programs, which will bring these strategies to fruition. The Fisheries Policy Specialist will work with other Oceans team members to ensure the Gulf and Southeast Region's goals and objectives are met. The Fisheries Policy Specialist's scope of work will include conducting complex scientific, economic, and social analysis of South Atlantic snapper grouper, golden crab, and other commercial fisheries; helping to develop effective messaging and communications on catch share benefits and other commercial programs; securing catch share support from varied audiences; and conducting politically sensitive interactions (meetings and other communications) with coastal communities, fisheries stakeholders, state and federal fishery managers, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council members and staff, and elected officials. This position will work closely with other marine user groups, members of the commercial fishing industry, other NGOs, and any other interested parties to carry out the program's mission.<br><br><b><u>Primary Duties and Responsibilities</u></b><br>The Fisheries Policy Specialist will perform the following and other duties as assigned:<br>. Identify, design, and conduct in-depth analyses of the South Atlantic snapper grouper and golden crab fisheries' commercial fishing sectors to identify the most robust catch share designs to optimize conservation and economic benefits, while minimizing adverse community impacts during the transition to catch shares.<br>. Implement area specific tactics, associated with strategies on commercial catch share adoption and implementation and other related commercial programs, which will bring these strategies to fruition. This includes researching and marshalling human resources and fiscal assets, developing external partnerships, using media and outreach materials, identifying and developing key commercial fishermen and stakeholder supporters, and cultivating Council member and staff support for each initiative.<br>. Provide catch share design recommendations and analyses and work with regulators, commercial fishermen, and others to ensure effective plan implementation and subsequent plan modification and improvement where necessary. Use these analyses as the basis for white papers, media and other communications pieces as needed.<br>. Demonstrate thorough strategic knowledge of NOAA's National Catch Shares Policy and related Magnuson-Stevens Act provisions related to Limited Access Privilege Programs (catch shares).<br>. Take the lead in analyzing draft amendments associated with South Atlantic Fishery Management Council commercial fishery proposals and prepare comprehensive EDF public comments to be submitted in light of that analysis.<br>. Under the direction of the Southeast Senior Conservation Manager develop and conduct effective commercial fishermen and stakeholder education and outreach initiatives to foster commercial catch share programs in the Southeast, including workshops, site visits, leadership training, media and communications training, and other activities. Conduct additional interactions with news media as needed to promote and publicize projects.<br>. Under the direction of the Southeast Senior Conservation Manager identify, design, and implement strategies for working directly with key supporters among commercial fishermen and other stakeholders to effectively leverage their voices with Council members and staff, state and federal agencies staff and executives, and other key decision makers to implement commercial catch shares throughout the South Atlantic.<br>. Assist the Southeast Senior Conservation Manager in efforts to bring key stakeholders (community, fishery, and NGO) together in developing well designed South Atlantic commercial catch share proposals and in ensuring successful plan implementation.<br>. Serve on federal and state advisory panels and committees key to advancing EDF's commercial work in the South Atlantic.<br>. Engage in fundraising support activities and collaborate on funding proposals and reports required by grantors or other requesting parties as needed.<br>. Undertake and complete special projects as needed.<br>. Cultivate close working relationships with members and staff of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.<br><br><b><u>Qualifications<br></u></b>The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:<br>. Graduate degree or equivalent professional experience in science, policy, economics, or law, in areas related to environmental or marine resources policy, aquatic sciences, environmental sciences, or related fields<br>. Minimum of five years of related advocacy work experience and at least one year of related commercial fisheries work<br>. Strong understanding of state and federal marine fisheries policymaking and political processes, with a special emphasis on commercial fisheries and the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and Fishery Management Council procedures and responsibilities under that Act<br>. Understanding of business, environmental, financial, scientific and other issues related to creating and maintaining sustainable commercial fisheries is preferred<br>. Demonstrable people and project management skills<br>. Demonstrable analytic skills and ability to perform rigorous analysis in support of highly public work<br>. Experience working with commercial fishermen and coastal communities or within the commercial fishing community is preferred<br>. Excellent written and oral communication skills<br>. Negotiation skills and an ability to garner consensus between disparate groups with conflicting priorities, communication and negotiation experience within commercial fisheries preferred<br>. Capacity to work with a variety of concerned parties, including government agencies, grassroots organizations, private firms, and commercial fishermen, as well as within strategic coalitions<br>. Ability to recognize and build on market and strategic opportunities for progress<br>. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team<br>. Self-motivation with the ability to think strategically and the initiative to work in a small regional office while functioning effectively as part of a larger program team<br><br><b><u>Compensation and Benefits</u></b><br>The position will be located in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. EDF offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that is commensurate with experience.<br><b><u><br>To Apply</u></b><br>This position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements:<br><br><a href="http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=143" target="_blank">http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=143</a><br><i><br>Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer. EDF's Diversity Mission Statement can be viewed at <a href="http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276" target="_blank">http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276</a></i>.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>TWO POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN MARINE SCIENCE, MOTE MARINE LABORATORY </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>St. Petersburg, FL</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>www.mote.org/2011postdocs <<a href="http://www.mote.org/2011postdocs" target="_blank">http://www.mote.org/2011postdocs</a>><br> <br>Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote), an independent not-for-profit institution, has adopted a 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan and will recruit two new Postdoctoral Fellows in late 2011. New Postdoctoral Fellows are <br>expected to begin between September 1 and December 31, 2011. Each full-time position includes an annual salary of $40,000. Health insurance is also provided with each position, with family options. <br>Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits.<br> <br>Each Postdoctoral Fellow will have an established researcher assigned to serve as a dedicated mentor, and will receive office/laboratory space and funds for startup, operations, and travel. Each Fellowship position will be for a period of two years (assuming appropriate first-year progress). The Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is planning on having eight concurrent Fellowship positions overlapping each year by 2020. Exemplary Fellows may be invited to join Mote as Staff Scientists upon completion of their initial two-year appointment.<br> <br>Recent PhD graduates and others with prior postdoctoral experience are invited to apply. Applications from any field of marine research including engineering, social science, and policy will be considered. <br>Equal consideration will be given to candidates working in Mote's current fields of inquiry, candidates that meld Mote's current fields of inquiry, and candidates who will pursue new research directions. For a <br>complete description of Mote's research programs, the postdoctoral program and application requirements see <a href="http://www.mote.org/2011postdocs" target="_blank">http://www.mote.org/2011postdocs</a>. Watch the site for updates and announcements.<br> <br>Applications are due by *5:00 pm EDT, June 29, 2011*, to <a href="mailto:humanresources@mote.org">humanresources@mote.org</a>. Mote Marine Laboratory is an EOE/ADA/E-Verify employer.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>ORISE Internship Program Opportunity, EPA Office of Water<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Washington, DC<br> <br>Project Description:<br>A postgraduate internship project is available (via the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds (OWOW) in Washington, DC. The internship will be served with the Wetlands Division. OWOW manages the ocean and coastal protection, wetlands, and watershed assessment programs. The Wetlands Division in OWOW administers the CWA Section 404 regulatory program and collaborates with states and Tribes to build capacity in the areas of monitoring and assessment, regulation, water quality standards, and restoration partnerships.<br> <br>This project will focus primarily on EPA's Coastal Wetlands Initiative, a two-part effort consisting of EPA's Coastal Wetlands Team and an Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup. The Coastal Wetlands Workgroup is a joint effort between the Wetlands Division and Oceans and Coastal Protection Division and has the following goals: 1) confirm wetland loss and better understand contributing stressors; 2) identify and disseminate tools, strategies, policies, and information to protect and restore coastal wetland resources; and 3) raise awareness of the<br>functions and values of coastal wetlands, threats to these resources, and opportunities to protect and restore coastal wetlands. To achieve its goals, the Coastal Wetlands Team is meeting with stakeholders in focal watersheds around the country to conduct regional coastal wetland<br>reviews.<br> <br>The second part of the Coastal Wetlands Initiative is the federal Interagency Coastal Wetlands Workgroup, which is comprised of members from EPA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of<br>Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Highway Administration. The team serves in an advisory capacity to the Coastal Wetlands Team by helping to identify coastal wetland review locations, participating in on-site review discussions, and coordinating efforts to<br>address gaps and needs identified by the reviews.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The intern will be mentored by an EPA staff member and will be part of EPA's Coastal Wetlands Team. Team activities include:<br> <br>Developing and maintaining a new coastal wetlands webpage (content and layout)<br>Organizing components of regional coastal wetland reviews<br>Collecting information about wetland stressors, tools, and protection strategies in regional review locations<br>Developing written materials in support of the Coastal Wetlands Initiative<br> <br>The intern will gain first-hand knowledge of EPA's water program and observe how EPA coordinates with states, tribes and other federal agencies to meet national water quality goals. S/he will gain educational benefits from EPA's water programs through direct exposure to the intersection of science and policy. The intern will gain skills and experience related to wetlands management, including direct interaction with staff from seven federal agencies with wetland<br>protection and restoration programs.<br> <br>Qualifications:<br>Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date.<br> <br>This appointment is full-time for one year and may be extended for an additional three years upon the recommendation of EPA and availability of funding. The annual stipend will be up to $51,630 prorated based on the actual level of participation. Housing, transportation and relocation costs will not be paid. Taxes and other federal, state, and local deductions are the responsibility of the intern. Additional funds will be available to cover project-related travel and training. The intern must show proof of health and medical insurance. The intern does not become an EPA employee.<br> <br>The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is preferred (but can also hold an appropriate visa status, however, an H1B visa is not appropriate).<br> <br>To apply:<br>Go to <a href="http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=1377" target="_blank">http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=1377</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Technical Writer Position, NOAA Fisheries</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>St. Petersburg, Fl<span style='color:#2A2A2A'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Policy Branch within the Sustainable Fisheries Division, Southeast Regional Office, NOAA Fisheries Service is recruiting a <b>Technical Writer (Fisheries Regulations) at the GS-9 level</b>, with promotion potential to a GS-11 and a GS-12. The vacancy announcements posted today and will be open through Thursday, May 26, 2011.<br><br>The vacancy announcements are posted on USAJOBS.gov under announcement numbers: <b>NMFS-SER-2011-0054 (DE)</b> and <b>NMFS-SER-2011-0055 (MAP)</b>. Individuals with Federal employment status should apply under the MAP announcement (click on "ALL Jobs (Public and Status)" under the "Current Search" tab), all others under the DE announcement (click on "Only Public Jobs Open to ALL U.S. Citizens" under the "Current Search" tab).<br><br>Technical writers review and comment on FMP amendments, other fishery actions, and policies regarding regulatory implications and approaches; draft proposed and final regulations as necessary to implement fishery management actions in the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean; distribute new regulations and explanatory material to agency personnel and affected constituents; and coordinate the broadcasts of time-sensitive regulatory action via NOAA Weather Radio. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Program Assistant, NOSB, Consortium for Ocean Leadership </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Washington, DC</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Program Assistant for the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. The position will report to the Director, NOSB in the Research and Education department.</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>This position assists in supporting the operations of the NOSB Program with a secondary focus on supporting other educational programs or initiatives designed to benefit the Ocean Leadership membership. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Qualifications include: (1) </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>High school diploma, with one year or more of administrative/program support experience. Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business, science, education, or policy field may substitute for experience; (2) Familiarity with ocean science or marine education is preferred; (3) Ability to exercise discretion and exhibit a proactive approach to assigned projects; (4) Strong problem-solving capabilities; (5) Excellent organizational skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail; (6) Excellent written and oral communication skills; (7) Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet research, and social media; (8) Must be personable and have demonstrated ability to work comfortably and tactfully with a variety of stakeholders, including international scientists and heads of Federal agencies and academic institutions; (9) Ability to travel domestically<span style='letter-spacing:-.15pt'>.</span></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and any other relevant application materials to <a href="mailto:jobs@oceanleadership.org"><span style='color:#0066CC;text-decoration:none'>jobs@oceanleadership.org</span></a> with the subject line, "NOSB-ASST". Materials may also be mailed to Human Resources, The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 of the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance ocean research, education and policy. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work environment and excellent benefits. To learn more about us and current vacancies in more detail, please visit <a href="http://www.oceanleadership.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC;text-decoration:none'>www.oceanleadership.org</span></a>. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>BIOLOGICAL STRANDING ASSOCIATE - ID# 11235, Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Honolulu, HI<br> <br>Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $2,105/Mon.<br> <br>DUTIES: Responds to reports of stranded marine turtles and interacts with the public on a regular basis. Prepares supplies for necropsy, assists in the necropsy of stranded marine turtles, and collects biological samples from carcasses. Participates in the care, feeding, and treatment of captive and/or rehabilitating marine turtles. Prepares samples for shipment to collaborating scientists and follows shipping protocols. <br>Responsible for data entry and management of marine turtle biological samples. Performs routine office tasks. Responsible for quality control, and management of turtle samples collected. Assists in training Hawaii Longline Observers and student assistants. Participates in field research on islands other than Oahu for up to two (2) weeks at a time.<br> <br>PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university which included coursework in the biological or environmental sciences, or a related field. EXPERIENCE: Up to one (0-1) year of experience in a biological research environment. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Proficient in word processing (MS Word), photo software (Adobe Photoshop), presentation software (MS PowerPoint), and advanced skills with spreadsheets and databases. Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Possess valid driver's license with a good driving record to operate federal vehicles for work related responsibilities (stranding response, necropsy, field work, and captive care).<br> <br>Post Offer Employment Requirement: Must meet the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration security requirements for working in a federal facility which includes being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed.<br> <br>PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds. Ability to swim and snorkel in ocean settings requiring physical exertion. Ability to walk on soft sand and rough or slippery terrain (lava rocks) while transporting heavy objects (turtles, gear, etc.). </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience conducting field research on marine turtles. Experience with marine turtle standing response and data collection. Familiar with the internal anatomy of vertebrate animals. Hands-on experience participating in necropsy of vertebrate animals. Experience safely driving a large stake bed truck. Ability to bring people together to achieve project goals in a teamwork environment.<br> <br>INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza (808) 956-5018 (Honolulu, Hawaii).<br> <br>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and navigate to "Job Announcements/Apply for a Job." However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by <br>submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>CLOSING DATE: ***May 27, 2011***. EEO/AA Employer.</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Researcher/Advisor, Tropical Marine Ecology, Deltares</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Delft, The Netherlands<br> <br>contact: <a href="mailto:sharon.tatman@deltares.nl">sharon.tatman@deltares.nl</a><br><a href="http://www.deltares.nl" target="_blank">www.deltares.nl</a><br> <br>Your main activities are: <br>* Tropical marine environmental impact assessment and restoration studies<br>* Baseline and impact monitoring, including monitoring strategy development and management of survey work<br>* Analysis, reporting and presentation of results<br>* Project management activities, such as customer liaison, proposal writing and acquisition, project leadership, quality assurance<br> <br>Your profile: <br>* You have at least 5 years of relevant consultancy experience<br>* A sound knowledge of tropical marine ecology<br>* An international network within the scientific community and relevant industry<br>* Good communicator and team player<br>* You should speak English fluently, and Dutch preferably (or be willing to learn Dutch)<br> <br>We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with an appropriate postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in tropical marine ecology to join our research and specialist advisory team. You are expected to play an important role in bridging our applied tropical marine ecology advisory and research work, by acting in an advisory role for our clients in industry ad international governments as well as undertaking applied research activities. Although the focus of this position will be on consultancy project work, research is viewed as essential at Deltares for continuous knowledge development and will be an integral part of the job.<br> <br>You will be required to contribute to the portfolio of the Unit's integrated ecosystem analysis work, which includes carrying out current and future impact assessments of human activities in key habitats such as sea grass, mangrove and coral habitats, scenario development, monitoring strategy development, practical baseline and impact monitoring, coastal zone management, outreach and training. Typical projects you will be working on are effluent discharge studies, intake / outfall studies, dredging and marine aggregate extraction, harbour and offshore construction, climate change adaption, habitat restoration, mitigation measures studies, etc. The work will require acquisition and project management, undertaking desk studies and surveys, reporting and customer liaison.<br> <br>We are looking for a candidate with a broad understanding of tropical marine ecology, ideally with a relevant suitable specialism. A strong international network and research background would be an asset. Experience in project management and demonstrated affinity for working on multidisciplinary projects would be an advantage.<br> <br>The team<br>Within the Unit Marine and Coastal Systems, the Section Water Quality and Ecology provides sound scientific information and specialist advice on complex and integral marine ecosystem issues, in the context of socio-economic aspects and (inter)national environmental regulations. Our projects are wide-ranging and multidisciplinary and include topics such as the implementation of environmental regulations (e.g. the Marine Strategy Directive), assessment of ecosystem health, impact assessments and eco-engineering.<br> <br>Working environment<br>We offer you an interesting and challenging job in a dynamic international environment. You will be part of a team of researchers, advisors and model developers that work in close cooperation with each other. You have an active role in deciding what your job responsibilities are. Your personal and professional development is essential.<br> <br><a href="http://www.deltares.nl/en/working-for/vacancies/vacancy/item/12372/researcher-advisor-tropical-marine-ecology" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC'>http://www.deltares.nl/en/working-for/vacancies/vacancy/item/12372/researcher-advisor-tropical-marine-ecology#</span></a></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Assistant/Associate Curator, Marine Mammals, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <br>The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the largest natural history museum in the western United States and a national leader in exhibitions, education and research, seeks a curator specializing in the study of marine mammals (living or fossil) to oversee its extensive collection of marine mammals. Currently the museum is undergoing a dramatic and exciting transformation involving a $135 million development of exciting new ground-breaking exhibitions, outside teaching-learning gardens and a nature lab. Foremost in the museum's mission is creating experiences embodied by the phrase 'where research and collections meet the visitor experience'. The desired candidate will have high level communication skills and an innate ability to engage and enthuse the public and stakeholders through his or her work.<br> <br>The museum houses and oversees a world-class collection of living and fossil marine mammals, ranked within the top 5 best collections in the world, with potential for a broad array of research and public programs both within and outside of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Research programs have in recent years focused on the description of many new types of fossil whales, seals, sea cows and extinct marine mammals, as well as documentation of modern cetacean strandings and whale systematics. A large collection of fossil whale material awaits preparation and description. The Museum maintains an extensive storage facility and laboratory specifically for research on modern marine mammals and a fully equipped vertebrate paleontology laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying forward a dynamic and productive program of research to build a growing scientific and public profile, overseeing the development and curation of this important collection, maintaining and strengthening the museum's presence in key professional and governmental networks, and developing active collaborations with other sections of the museum-especially to advance its efforts in educating and communicating research to the general public.<br> <br>The successful candidate will have a strong track record of published research with strengths in the field of evolutionary biology of living and/or extinct marine mammals and will be expected to develop an active and publicly engaging research program, develop working relationships with local universities, mentor students, and maintain research through obtaining competitive grants and/or funding from other sources. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D and a demonstrated track-record of peer-reviewed papers; having general publications for wider readership would be an advantage. The candidate must have a vision and capability to build the marine mammal program and shape the collections and research in ways that increase both its scientific and public appeal. The candidate should also have collections management experience relevant to the role.<br> <br>The ability to effectively communicate and engage with a wide variety of audiences, including the public and the museum's various stakeholders is paramount. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a broad range of museum activities, such as exhibits programs, educational outreach activities, and advancement activities and be involved with and maintain relationships with professional associations, educators and other relevant organizations within the scientific and general community.<br> <br>This is full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. The starting date is October 1st, 2011. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, & salary history to the Human Resources Office, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007, via the museum web site at: <a href="http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/working-at-nhm/jobs-nhm" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC'>http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/working-at-nhm/jobs-nhm</span></a><br> <br>The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer<br> <br>For further information contact John Long at <a href="mailto:jlong@nhm.org">jlong@nhm.org</a> or 213/763-3367</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Marine Debris Specialist, NOAA Office of Response and Restoration</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Silver Spring, MD<br><br>I.M. Systems Group (<a href="http://www.imsg.com/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC'>www.imsg.com</span></a>), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), seeks a Marine Debris Specialist for the Office of Response and Restoration (ORR). This individual will work with NOAA's Marine Debris Program (MDP) and is located in NOAA's Silver Spring, Maryland offices. <br><br>ORR (<a href="http://www.response.restoration.noaa.gov/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC'>www.response.restoration.noaa.gov</span></a>) is a program office in the National Ocean Service that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this ORR provides interdisciplinary scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants, protects and restores NOAA trust resources, and promotes the protection and restoration of coral ecosystems.<br><br>Core Responsibilities:<br>.Serve as the MDP point-of-contact on marine debris monitoring protocols. This includes the implementation of the study to test these protocols, and the development of benthic and water column monitoring protocols.<br>.Support the development of research strategies and priorities for the MDD.<br>.Review proposals for marine debris federal funding opportunities.<br>.Serve as a project liaison between MDP headquarters and principal investigators in the field.<br>.Represent the MDP in various outreach and education capacities, as necessity and interest allow.<br>.Research pertinent publications, existing data, and scientific information in general for use by MDP staff.<br><br>Qualifications:<br>.Master's in Biology or related field. If the candidate does not have a Master's then an undergraduate degree in Biology or related field with significant work experience and understanding of marine debris issues. <br>.Strong verbal and writing skills.<br>.Strong computer and analytical skills.<br>.Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker.<br>.Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.<br><br>To Apply:<br>Qualified candidates may apply by e-mailing a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (MS Word format strongly preferred) to the following email address: <a href="mailto:jobs@imsg.com"><span style='color:#0066CC'>jobs@imsg.com</span></a> with the subject heading: NOA11019 - Marine Debris Specialist. The vacancy announcement is open until filled. The salary range for this position is 50-55k. <br><br>IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Convention on Migratory Species, Pacific Officer (CMSPO), SPREP</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Apia, Samoa</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Applications are invited for the above position with SPREP at Apia. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with SPREP, one of the world's leading regional environmental organisations. The Secretariat is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person for the role of Convention on Migratory Species, Pacific Officer (CMSPO). The CMSPO will contribute to a) the implementation of CMS and relevant instruments in the region, including the MoUs for the conservation of Pacific Islands Cetaceans, Dugongs, Sharks and <br>their related Action Plans and b) to the implementation of the SPREP and CMS Joint Work Plan; and any other work programme activities relating to issues of common interest in the countries of <br>the Pacific Islands region. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Full details of the CMSPO's responsibilities, requirements, remuneration package and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our website: <a href="http://www.sprep.org" target="_blank">www.sprep.org</a> or by <br>contacting the Personnel Officer on telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 230, Fax: +685 20231, or direct Email: <a href="mailto:luanac@sprep.org"><span style='color:#0066CC'>luanac@sprep.org</span></a></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>Closing date: Friday, 24<sup>th</sup> June 2011</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A;font-weight:normal'>Consultant for Mid term Evaluations of GEF - Biodiversity Project, UNDP</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Seychelles<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Government of Seychelles (GOS), in partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently implementing a programme of mainstreaming biodiversity management into the key production sectors of Seychelles. <br><br>Isolated from the continents for 65 million years, the fauna and flora of the Seychelles have evolved into unique forms with ancient Gondwanan lineage. The archipelago is a repository of globally important terrestrial diversity. It is also a storehouse of marine biodiversity. The Seychelles is part of one of the major biodiversity hotspots in the world: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands. Its biodiversity is at risk of extirpation, and in some instances outright extinction, from a variety of human induced pressures. Seychelles faces the typical constraints of a SIDS, with its small land area and population, remoteness from major markets, limited natural resources and environmental vulnerability. Its most important assets are the truly rare beauty of the environment, and a significant fishery resource including pelagic and various coastal stocks. <br><br>Biodiversity is the base upon which the two major economic sectors - tourism and fisheries - have developed. This makes the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of vital importance for the country's sustainable development. Seychelles is a frontrunner in environmental management in the region - one of the success stories has been the effective partnerships developed between tourism operators and NGOs for the eradication of invasive alien species and the restoration of small islands. Seychelles' ecosystems and biodiversity are relatively intact compared to that of many other islands, but development pressures are expected to increase substantially. Past efforts at biodiversity conservation have focused on protected areas, but the major threats are associated with the main production sectors. The main threats stem from over fishing, tourism, and physical infrastructure development. The "Mainstreaming Biodiversity Management into Production Sectors Activities" project differs from past programmes by taking a sector-based approach that seeks to integrate biodiversity conservation into the day-to-day operations of the main production sectors. Barriers to this integration include insufficient capacities at the systemic and institutional levels, resource tenure and access rights, and insufficient know-how for sustainable ecosystem management. <br><br>The project will contribute to the achievement of the following goal: "The functional integrity of the terrestrial and coastal ecosystems is secured now and into the future, thus providing a base for sustainable development". The project will be responsible for achieving the following project objective: "Biodiversity conservation objectives are integrated into key production sectors of the economy". The project is divided into three outcomes, namely:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Outcome 1: Systemic and institutional capacities for mainstreaming biodiversity management within and across sectors are strengthened. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Outcome 2: Methods and means for integrating biodiversity and artisanal fisheries management are in place. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Outcome 3: The tourism industry is addressing biodiversity conservation needs as part of good practice in business operations. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>The Project Document can be downloaded from the following weblink: <a href="http://gefonline.org/projectDetailsSQL.cfm?projID=1620" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0066CC'>http://gefonline.org/projectDetailsSQL.cfm?projID=1620</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#7C7C7C'>Duties and Responsibilities</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The use of the logical framework as a management tool during implementation and any changes made to this as a response to changing conditions and/or feedback from M and E activities if required. The project adjusted certain activities and indicators within the logical framework and this should be reviewed against the original logical framework and assessed. Other elements of adaptive management such as comprehensive work plans routinely developed that reflect adaptive management and /or changes in management arrangements to enhance implementation. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An assessment of the adequacy of the project institutional and management arrangements within the context of the project being managed as part of a portfolio of projects by a Programme Coordination Unit. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An assessment and analysis of the outputs: whether these are being achieved as per schedule and/or whether there is a need to modify or change some of these; reason for any shortfalls and whether there are any unexpected results. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An assessment and analysis of the outcome: whether these are being achieved; reason for any shortfalls and whether there are any unexpected results. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An analysis of factors within and beyond DOE and PCU's control that are influencing performance and success of the project (including the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) in contributing to the realization of the outputs and outcomes. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>An analysis of whether the project's interventions can be credibly linked to achievement of the outcome, including the key outputs and assistance provided, both soft and hard. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Whether the project's partnership/co-management strategy has been appropriate and effective including the range and quality of partnerships and collaboration developed with government, civil society, donors, the private sector and whether these have contributed to improved project delivery. The degree of stakeholder and partner involvement in the various processes related to the outputs and outcome. How can synergies be built with other projects within the sector. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Technical capacities associated with the project and their role in project development, management and achievements. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#7C7C7C'>Competencies</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proven track record of application of results-based approaches to evaluation or projects focusing on mainstreaming biodiversity into production sectors (relevant experience in the Southern and Eastern Africa region and within UN system would be an asset). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Familiarity with priorities and basic principles of biodiversity conservation and protected area management and relevant international best-practices. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of and recent experience in applying UNDP and GEF M & E policies and procedures. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Competence in Adaptive Management, as applied to natural resource management projects. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Basic understanding of gender equality concept. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Demonstrated analytical and report writing skills. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Experience with multilateral or bilateral supported biodiversity projects. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Good interpersonal skills. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#7C7C7C'>Required Skills and Experience</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Education:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Studies or related fields. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Extensive experience and proven track record with policy advice and/or project development/implementation in protected area management/biodiversity mainstreaming in transition economies. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Language:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2A2A2A;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent English communication skills, knowledge of French would be an asset. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#7C7C7C'>To Apply</span><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><a href="http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=23391" target="_blank"><span style='color:purple'>http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=23391</span></a></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Associate Programme Officer, UNEP </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Washington, DC</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>VACANCY NOTICE NO.: NA-11-03</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>ORGANIZATION: UNEP/DRC/RONA </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>GRADE: P-2</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>POST NUMBER: FPL-5016-1127-2657-110300</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>DURATION: 4 Months </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>CLOSING DATE: 03 June 2011</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Description also at: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><a href="http://www.rona.unep.org/employment/" target="_blank">http://www.rona.unep.org/employment/</a></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Background: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Division of Regional Cooperation (DRC) helps to implement UNEP's global programs in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. The Regional Office for North America (RONA) in Washington, D. C is one of the six regional offices that make up UNEP's Division of Regional Cooperation. The Office works with governments and civil society organizations of Canada and the United States of America (USA). This post is located in the UNEP/DRC, RONA, at the Washington DC duty station. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Duties and Responsibilities: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director, RONA, the incumbent will perform the following duties: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>1. Monitor and provide timely information to the Regional Director on major developments, events and activities in the region and policy initiatives within UNEP on ocean and coastal issues and other Ecosystem Management issues. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>2. Assist in maintaining important relationships with governmental and civil society organizations engaged in ocean and coastal issues as well as major UNEP initiatives such as the Intergovernmental Panel of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES). </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>3. Disseminate technical and informational materials on UNEP programmes to governments and other key partners and other key partners. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>4. Contribute to awareness raising and public outreach in North America on UNEP's activities through organization of briefings, press conferences and special events on issues related to Ecosystems Management; </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>5. Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, including preparation of agenda; identify and propose participants; prepare background documents, presentations and logistics. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>6. Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs: background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies and publications. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>7. Assist the Director in identifying and catalyzing support from the Region for UNEP's work programme through the nurturing of existing and development of new partnerships in liaison with governments and UNEP offices. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>8. Assist the Director with programme implementation of UNEP's Ecosystems Management Sub-programme in North America with a focus on ocean and coastal issues, including preparing a synthesis report for North American activities on marine debris, planning and conducting meetings on marine debris with partners and experts in the region, planning an event on World Oceans Day; and representing UNEP at conferences and meetings within the region. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Competencies: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Professionalism: Knowledge of oceans and coastal policy issues, familiarity of oceans and coastal policy issues of interest to the U.S. and Canada, and familiarity with main actors and governmental processes involved with ocean and coastal issues in North America. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and participate in workshops, ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own workplan. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Communication: Excellent communication and writing skills, ability to prepare clear, concise analytical and programmatic documents. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Teamwork: Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Qualifications and Experience: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Education: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in natural sciences/resource management, environmental economics/law or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Experience: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in oceans and coastal science or policy, international biodiversity or related field. Experience in oceans and coastal policy making/development in the U.S. or Canada an asset. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Languages: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Other Skills: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet) are required. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. See UN website http:www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of.June 3, 2011.... Applicants should send a completed United Nations P.11 or Galaxy Personal History Form together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>To: ............ </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> cc: Jose.Gamarra@unep.org </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: NA-11-03 </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>(Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This post is a temporary position for a period of four months, starting in June 2011. A vacancy announcement for filling this same position for the long-term has been placed in the UN electronic hiring system, Inspira (http://careers.un.org). Please note that the person filling the short-term position will not be eligible to apply for the regular, long-term post. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Fulltime Position in International Marine Policy, Monterey Institute for International Studies</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Monterey, CA</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Job Description: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Graduate School of International Policy and Management (GSIPM) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) invites applications for a regular faculty position in the area of international marine policy. The position is available at either the assistant, associate, or full-professor ranks, depending on qualifications and experience. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The person selected will become a member of the Institute's regular faculty within the International Environmental Policy (IEP) Program, and will also serve as a researcher in the Institute's new Center for the Blue Economy (for which course relief will be granted). </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent teaching ability and a record of scholarship and research funding in at least two of the following areas: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Marine science and policy</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Sustainable fisheries management</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Ocean economics</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Ecosystem-based management and ocean zoning</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Innovative approaches to ocean conservation (including public-private partnerships, new business models, payments for environmental services, seafood labeling, etc.) </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Additional Information: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>In the fall of 2012 the IEP Program will launch a certificate program in International Marine Policy, which will transition to a new master's degree program by 2015. The individual selected for this position will play a central role in the development of the new curriculum, and promotion of the new program(s). The goal is to make the Institute world class in international marine policy and ocean economics, providing interdisciplinary studies, research, and internship opportunities on the cutting-edge of ocean conservation and management. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The new Center for the Blue Economy will include this academic focus, as well as research on ocean economics and policy, making it the only one of its kind in both California and the world. The position requires teaching practical, current, and effective strategies for ocean management and conservation, and a research program that matches these interests. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Job Qualifications: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Employment Standards: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>In evaluating the record and potential of candidates for appointment, primary consideration is given to the following: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Applicants should have a Ph.D. and/or equivalent work experience. Salary is commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Teaching ability, as evidenced by appropriate references, student evaluations, and recommendation of peers. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Professional competence, as evidenced by the candidate's educational and/or professional record; scholarly publications and other professional activities such as research and papers presented at professional meetings; research funding history, and reputation among peers in the field of specialization. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Personal attributes such as integrity, initiative, breadth and focus of intellectual interest, and willingness and commitment to advise and assist students and participate in Institute activities. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Expressed desire to develop new courses and work creatively and cooperatively with students and other faculty within the IEP program and the new Center for the Blue Economy </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>MIIS promotes an international and multicultural environment. The ability to work in that environment is required, and second language capabilities are desirable. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Application Process and Terms of Employment: </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The position will remain open until filled, with a start date no earlier than spring 2012 and no later than fall 2012; it is expected that candidates will be called for phone interviews in the fall/winter of 2011/12 and the finalists flown to Monterey for in-person interviews shortly thereafter. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:11.25pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-11.25pt'><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The initial agreement for this position will be for a 3-year term, which will be renewed conditional on both performance and continued funding. </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>MIIS is an EEO/AA Employer </span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><a href="https://middlebury.igreentree.com/CSS_MIIS_Staff/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20110519080751&" target="_blank">https://middlebury.igreentree.com/CSS_MIIS_Staff/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20110519080751&</a></span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='color:#2A2A2A'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Coral molecular Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics Super Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'>Townsville, Australia</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A'><br>Ref. No. 11129<br>A Super Science Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available at James Cook University (Australia) for research on the molecular responses of the ?model? coral Acropora to stress and immune challenge. Extensive molecular resources are now available for this coral, and the project will build on these to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying key aspects of coral biology. The appointee will work in a dynamic group of post-docs and students in the leading coral biology research institution. The position will carry a level of academic independence commensurate with level of experience. Applicants must have graduated after 1 July 2008, have relevant research experience and an excellent publication record. <br><br>Enquiries to: Prof David Miller, telephone (+61)-(0)747-814473, email david..miller@jcu.edu.au<br>Applications to: anthony.galliozzi@jcu.edu.au<br><br>Employment Type: Appointment will be full-time for a fixed-term of 3 years subject to a probationary period.<br>Salary: $73,642 per annum. Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.<br>Details of positions available: <a href="http://www.coralcoe.org.au/employment.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0068CF'>http://www.coralcoe.org.au/employment.html</span></a><br>Applications close on 10 June 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><span style='color:#2A2A2A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Physical Scientist, US Fish & Wildlife<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>OPEN PERIOD: Monday, May 16, 2011 to <b>Friday, May 20, 2011</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>SERIES & GRADE: GS-1301-12<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Term NTE 4 years<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. The appointment may be extended at the management's discretion and will not exceed 4 years.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>You will serve as a Physical Scientist and as the Services liaison to the Department of Interior's Office of Policy (OPA) and Ocean and Coastal Activities (OCA), supporting the Services interest in administration and implementation of the National Ocean Policy and coordination of ocean and coastal activities within the Department of Interior for the protection and preservation of ocean, coastal, coral reef and Great Lakes ecosystems.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#454442'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>This position is located in Washington D.C., in the Department of Interior.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Some of the duties include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Coordinating and staffing interagency policy groups where participants are senior executives and/or political agency leadership or their equivalents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#454442'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Planning or planning and running interagency meetings, where participants are senior executives and/or political agency leadership or their equivalents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#454442'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Analyzing ocean, coastal and Great Lakes policy decisions and plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#454442'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Communicating ocean, coastal or Great Lakes scientific or policy information to a wide range of audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=99441994&JobTitle=Physical+Scientist&q=478045&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2011-05-16+11:09:00">http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=99441994&JobTitle=Physical+Scientist&q=478045&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2011-05-16+11:09:00</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Marine Mammals Program Assistant, NRDC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Los Angeles, CA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing. Our staff includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and human health through advocacy and education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Position Summary</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>NRDC seeks a Program Assistant to work in our Urban Program in the Los Angeles office. The Urban Program treats cities as environments in need of as much attention as our forests, oceans and wilderness areas. Currently, the Urban Program focuses on issues of Clean Water Act enforcement, equity in urban planning, endangered species protection, environmental justice and solid waste reduction. The assistant will provide administrative support to four attorneys in the Marine Mammals and Ecosystem programs. The successful candidate must have good problem solving skills and be able to handle administrative tasks such as: coordinating and booking travel, handling phone calls, scheduling meetings, coordinating department meetings, processing expenses and preparing materials. The candidate should also have legal experience, such as assisting with court filings, or be willing to learn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Essential Functions</span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing administrative support to legal staff <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Proofreading, editing, researching, and preparing legal, scientific, and technical documents, reports, publications, fundraising proposals, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Formatting, filing and serving legal documents in state and federal courts <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Providing member outreach, responding to inquiries from general public and press <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Preparing expense reports, ordering publications, maps, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Maintaining paper and electronic filing systems and databases <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Making travel arrangements, including transportation, hotel accommodations, vehicle rentals and conference registration <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Handling incoming and outgoing mail and faxes <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Scheduling and organizing meetings for project staff <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Organizing and participating in project conference calls <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Organize and maintain law library <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Assisting the receptionist and other program assistants as needed <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Performing other projects as assigned<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.nrdc.org/jobs/searchjobs.asp">http://www.nrdc.org/jobs/searchjobs.asp#</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>___________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Programme Officer, P2 - Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), Convention on Biological Diversity<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Montreal, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Type of Contract: Temporary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Post Level: P-2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Duration: 6 months (renewable based on performance and availability of funding)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Application Deadline: 30 June 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Background and Terms of Reference<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable development'. One of the key agreements adopted at Rio was the Convention on Biological Diversity, whose Secretariat is located in Montreal and administered by UNEP.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>The Convention establishes three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Since the beginning of the Convention, marine and coastal biodiversity was recognized as a critically important issue that requires immediate actions by Parties through a global consensus referred to as the "Jakarta Mandate on Marine and Coastal Biological Diversity". The elaborated programme of work on marine and coastal biodiversity, as contained in the annex to decision VII/5, aims to assist the implementation of the Jakarta Mandate at the national, regional and global level. It identifies key operational objectives and priority activities within the five key programme elements, namely: implementation of integrated marine and coastal area management, marine and coastal living resources, marine and coastal protected areas, mariculture, and alien species and genotypes. Among others, the CBD Secretariat currently assists Parties in their identification of ecologically or biologically significant areas, as called for by the Conference of the Parties in its tenth meeting (decision X/29).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary and the direct supervision of the Environmental<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Affairs Officer for marine and coastal biodiversity, the incumbent will undertake the following<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>assignments:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Maintain and update, in consultation with IT experts, the prototype repository and information sharing mechanism for ecologically or biologically significant areas (EBSAs) which was developed pursuant to paragraph 39 of decision X/29<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Update and repackage, according to specific training needs, the EBSAs training manual and modules, which was developed pursuant to paragraph 40 of decision X/29, and organize the EBSA training workshops, as needed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide technical support to the organization of training workshops, within the framework of the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Sustainable Ocean Initiative, that can contribute to sharing experiences related to integrated management of marine resources and the implementation of marine and coastal spatial planning instruments, facilitate the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity, and may address other regional priorities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide technical support to the organization of EBSA regional workshops to be convened by the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Secretariat, pursuant to paragraph 36 of decision X/29, by identifying, collecting, collating, analyzing and synthesizing, in close consultation with relevant experts and workshop participants, marine and coastal biodiversity data sets and information relevant to the application of scientific criteria for identifying ecologically or biologically significant areas (EBSAs) at regional and global scale<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide technical support to the organization of an expert workshop on marine protected areas to be convened by the Secretariat, pursuant to paragraph 76 of decision X/29<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Identify specific elements for integrating the traditional, scientific, technical and technological knowledge of indigenous and local communities, and social and cultural criteria and other aspects for the application of scientific criteria for the EBSAs identification.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Provide technical support to the preparation of the following reports by facilitating relevant scientific inputs from Parties and relevant organizations as well as compiling and synthesizing information in consultation with relevant experts:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> o a report on the progress made in the implementation of the specific work plan on coral bleaching<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> o a synthesis report on the impacts of anthropogenic underwater noise on marine biodiversity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> o a synthesis report on the use and experiences of marine spatial planning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Competencies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Professionalism: Ability to understand complex issues pertaining to biodiversity and ecosystem management, analyze them and develop solutions; ability to work under pressure and to use limited time and resources effectively; flexibility to adapt rapidly to changing situations; ability to ensure that the highest possible quality outputs are produced.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; ability to communicate effectively with audiences of various levels of seniority and technical knowledge, tailoring language, tone, style and format appropriately; sound working knowledge of media networks; ability to communicate with various stakeholders in politically sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with professional and technical staff at senior and junior level from diverse cultures and backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify priorities, work to tight deadlines, handle concurrent projects and coordinate the work of others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Education<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in marine biology/ecology conservation biology or environmental sciences and management.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Work Experience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A minimum of five years experience of progressively responsible work experience in the field of marine conservation, environmental management and sustainable development issues or related areas, including minimum three years experiences at UN or international environmental organizations, are required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Previous scientific expertise and work experiences related to CBD process on EBSAs will be an asset.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Languages<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of other United Nations languages an asset.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Other Skills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, and internet) are required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A contract will be offered for an initial period of 6 months with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Application<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Applications should contain a cover letter and personal history form. Please send all applications electronically to secretariat@cbd.int before 30 June 201</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>