Director Of Conservation & Fisheries
George Town, Malaysia
Job Description
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JOB PURPOSE: To lead the Ascension Island Government\xe2\x80\x99s Conservation & Fisheries Directorate and protect the island\xe2\x80\x99s biodiversity through delivery of the Ascension Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. This post is funded by the UK Government\xe2\x80\x99s Blue Belt Programme.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Manage the Conservation and Fisheries Directorate to deliver the Ascension Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and Protected Area Management Plans.
- Oversee the implementation of the Ascension Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Plan and Monitoring, Research and Evaluation Strategy with support from the UK Government\xe2\x80\x99s Blue Belt Programme.
- Project management and successful delivery of externally-funded projects.
- Prepare policies to underpin biodiversity protection on Ascension and ensure informed and consistent decision-making.
- Prepare funding proposals and manage core and project budgets.
- Perform the functions of the Ascension Island Chief Biosecurity Officer to ensure the effective implementation of the Biosecurity Strategy.
- Ensure the effective management of inshore fisheries around Ascension including the issuing of licences and coordination of fish stock assessments.
- In collaboration with the UK Government Blue Belt Programme, implement a system of effective surveillance and enforcement to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Ascension Island MPA.
- Provide technical environmental advice and reporting to the Administrator, other government departments, local stakeholders and the Island Council on biodiversity protection issues, as necessary.
- Ensure that Ascension\xe2\x80\x99s commitments under national and international agreements, particularly the Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on Migratory Species and Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species, are met.
- Build links and maintain relationships with relevant experts in other UK overseas territories, the UK Government and international academic institutions and NGOs.
- Manage relationships with the local community, Councillors and stakeholders ensuring their views are considered in the development of AIG strategies and policies.
- Sit as a member of the Harbours Board to implement the Harbours Ordinance
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Administrator
- To undertake the main duties of the post (detailed above) to the highest possible standard
- To Comply with Health and Safety at Work procedures. Conduct all work in a safe and responsible manner, including fieldwork in hazardous and remote locations. Ensure staff, volunteers and visitors working with you conduct all work in a safe and responsible manner, guided by the relevant risk assessments.
- Work closely with AIG colleagues, external project partners and other stakeholders to complete the main duties of the post.
- To abide by the AIGCFD data management policy with regards to responsible archiving and documentation of scientific datasets
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Essential
- Significant relevant experience in applied conservation.
- Proven record of strategic planning and project design.
- Leadership and line management experience.
- Project and financial management experience.
- Proven ability to secure grant funding.
- Experience of development control and licensing casework.
- Degree in biology, environmental science or a related subject.
- Ability to design research and monitoring programmes and translate the results into practical conservation management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and experience of developing partnerships and relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communications skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues to a wide range of audiences.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Full clean driving licence.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD920622
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGeorge Town, Malaysia
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EducationNot mentioned