Research and Communications Officer

Join our dynamic team at Pacific Blue Foundation to assist the development and implementation of the Beqa Lagoon Initiative; focused on natural resource management, sustainable development and socio-ecological health.

Position duration: 12 months. Suitable people will be offered extended positions.

Position type: Full time.

Location: Based in Beqa Island, Fiji.

Remuneration: For Fijian nationals: A local beginner to mid-level salary will be offered congruent on experience, as well as all project related expenses.

Non-Fijian nationals: The position holder is supported with an aim at removing the pressure of expenses. These include: permit/visa, accommodation, food, provisions, travel, communications, and a reimbursement for a return international flight (after 6 months). Further remuneration will be considered after 6 months, congruent with position satisfaction, progress and higher level of responsibility.

Start date: May 15, 2019.  

With guidance and support of the PBF team you will deliver the following:

• Implement field-based activities: marine, coastal and socio-economic surveys, data entry and analysis;
• Guiding eco-tourist activities in resorts;
• Guiding and teaching in communities and schools;
• Preparing and presenting relevant promotional material, in-person and on-line;
• Preparing and presenting relevant documents and reports;
• Logistical, administrative and communications work.

You will have the essential following attributes:

• Relevant MSc degree and at least 1 year proven applied experience in relevant fields in tropical coastal areas.
• Fluent written and verbal English and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, presentation preparation and performance.
• Possess tools for promotional purposes, mainly social media management.
• Able to operate photography and videography appliances and post-production.
• Strong swimmer, competent free diver and SCUBA diving certified (at least experienced advanced diver).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and multitask.
• Creative, open minded discerning individual, with excellent attention to detail. 
• Have a good understanding of current international biodiversity conservation and development issues.
• A passion for the natural environment and helping people, and willing to live in a remote island.

The following attributes are desired of you:

• Strong experience in socio-ecological research surveys, and data analysis in the tropical Pacific;
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to achieve goals;
• Experience in capacity building, natural resource management and community sustainable development;
• Competent SCUBA diver with an Instructor certificate, and a competent sea person with a motor boat license;
• Experience with guiding and leading eco-tourist activities in tropical environments;
• Possess tools for website management;
• Knowledge of Fijian/Melanesian tradition and culture.

You would need to have a clean police record and be in a strong medical state (both certificates are required).

You will be living in a staff house, in a close-knit environment, in a small Fijian village in a small remote island.

To apply

If you believe these attributes describe you, we would love to hear from you! Please send one PDF file containing your CV, cover letter, and contacts of two professional referees to: contact@pacificbluefoundation.org

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