Job vacancy Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Management Coordinator

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) seeks to engage an Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Management Coordinator who will be responsible for the development and coordination of a comprehensive IAS management program for the BNT national park system.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive IAS prevention and management strategy for the national park system.
• Coordinate the implementation of an IAS management strategy.
• Consolidate and communicate best management practices for IAS prevention, management, and restoration to internal teams and external parties.
• Plan and facilitate training on IAS species identification, best management practices, and other program-relevant topics.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with relevant partners, stakeholder groups, and communities to support the IAS management program.
• Support the development and delivery of an IAS communications strategy.
• Administer the IAS Management budget and assist with associated grants and project tracking and reporting.
• Work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Contribute to the development of national park management plans, zoning plans, and conservation action plans.
• Represent the BNT at scientific meetings and conferences.
• Participate in departmental planning and organizational strategic planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrable computing skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Able to multi-task and capable of working both independently and as a part of a team.
• Passion for the environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bahamian ecology and native, threatened, and invasive alien species, habitats, ecosystems, and their conservation issues.
• Able to work in remote areas and flexible hours, including weekends.
• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated experience in geospatial technologies (GPS, GIS, etc.), mapping, drone handling, data collection and analysis, grant and project development and management are all considered a plus.

22 May, 2024 (9 days left)