Monitoring Officer - TNC

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking to recruit

Monitoring Officer, Indonesia Marine Program  - based in Wakatobi, Sulawesi

Essential Functions: Assists The Wakatobi Monitoring Coordinator with the Execution of the biological monitoring program. It  will include data collection in the field, data management and coordination of logistics for the various types of field work.  The position  will initially be involved mainly in the data collection on Wakatobi Monitoring Programs of the marine resources (coral reef resilience, reef monitoring, cetaceans, dugong, manta rays and the related monitoring and  surveillance. responsibilities as well as socioeconomic information based on the previous surveys, statistics, spot interviews, and observation.  The Officer will work closely with members of partners, relevant stakeholders and institutions of Wakatobi that are
assigned to the biological monitoring program. 

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree (S-1) in marine biology or fisheries and some knowledge on marine organisms and ecosystems.  Master's degree in relevant field is an advantage. At least 2 - 3 years experience in management of awareness and outreach programs. Affinity with the ocean, good swimming and basic skin-diving skills.  Certified diver is a must.

Please submit your application to : yarianto@tnc.org applications close on Oct 18, 2009.