Job Description

Location: Juara Turtle Project, Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

Start Date: First Quarter of 2023

Duration: 12-month contract inclusive of 3 month probation

Monthly Salary: To be discussed in interview

Days Off/Leave:

• High Season (February-October)- 4 days off/month
• Low Season (November-January)- 8 days off/month
• Annual Leave- 14 days
• Emergency/Medical Leave- 14 days (not to be combined with days off)

Key Task/Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the daily operation of the Turtle Program, Coral Restoration Program and the Waste Management Program
• Organise the daily and weekly schedule to ensure that all required tasks and scientific surveys are carried out
• Have a high level of first aid training to ensure the safety for volunteer and staff activities in a remote setting
• Be responsible for the website management of the project from social media platforms, website and GIS software
• Assist in collecting, organizing and recording of project data, as well as overseeing the writing of research reports
• Ensure proper training of volunteers/interns is carried out, including classroom sessions/presentations and in-the-field training, as well as coordinate the training of new staff members
• Assist the General manager with the organisation and facilitation of group programs and activities
• Maintaining high level of professionalism as a representative of JTP

Role Requirements
Essential Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Hold a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., zoology, marine biology, biology, environmental science)
• Minimum of 6-months experience working in a similar field-based role
• Previous experience managing residential volunteers in a field research environment (preferably in Asia)
• Emergency First Aid Instructor qualification or equivalent
• Experience with collecting, organizing and recording biological data in a marine environment
• Previous experience working in remote locations, preferably island based
• Use computer software to generate: reports, spreadsheets and power point presentations
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal): able to provide information to a range of audiences
• Strong organisational skills: able to plan work for self & others with clear instructions and focused outputs
• GIS

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in working with school children
• Demonstrable practical marine turtle handling and data collection skills
• Academic qualification or equivalent experience in human/wildlife conflict resolution
• Fluency in written and spoken Malay
• Strong swimmer, comfortable with ocean conditions

Behavioural /Personal Qualities

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• A problem solver able to balance needs within the constraints of the

project\xe2\x80\x99s resources, labour force and/or funding

• Able to be flexible and re-prioritise workload in response to changes in the project\xe2\x80\x99s needs
• Must have an engaging attitude, able to build relationships with diverse groups of people
• Strong commitment to conservation and passion for the natural world

General Tasks/Responsibilities (All staff)

• Assist with the range of tasks and activities being carried out as part of the daily running of the project; cleaning, recycling, construction, interacting with local people or tourists etc.
• Support of other program leaders. Eg Sea Turtle Program, to help them achieve their goals when additional labour or expertise is required.
• Assist the project manager in the application for grants
• Be a point of contact for volunteers both professionally and socially
• Lead volunteers in activities both practical and educational
• Assist in the running of school programs and activities
• Take part in daily/nightly beach patrols
• Relocate eggs and record data

If you feel you\xe2\x80\x99re the right person to be part of our passionate and dynamic team of conservationists, please send through a copy of your C.V. and a cover letter to us at: Contact@juaraturtleproject.com

For More information about the project check out our website and social media pages:
Website: www.Juaraturtleproject.com Facebook: Juaraturtleproject.tioman Instagram: Juaraturtleproject
Juara Turtle Project is a sea turtle conservation project based on Pulau Tioman. We make efforts to protect nesting sea turtles, their eggs and their habitat. We do this by conducting patrols, working with the Jabatan Perikanan, conducting research and documenting behaviors and nesting paterns.

We also do works with coral; conducting surveys with Reef Check Malaysia and propagating new coral on artificial structures to help stabilize damaged areas of local reefs.

JTP does work within the local community; we have set up a recycling program that collects recyclable waste from all the businesses in the village. We then process this with the help of volunteers (both from within and outside the village) and send it off the island to be processed on the mainland.

Further more we run educational sessions with tourists, local and international school children to try and raise awareness about the dangers faced by Malaysia\'s turtles and oceans.

Lastly we run a volunteer program, helping to promote ecotourism. This brings environmentally minded tourists from around the world to island, so that they can help with the conservation work we do and learn about why its important. But also helping to stimulate the local economy through use of local restaurants and businesses.
Bachelor\'s or Equivalent