JOB TITLE: Conservation Officer
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY
- $90,000 EC Gross per annum on contract for 3 years.
- A vehicle is provided.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Montserrat National Trust would like to increase its organizational capacity by the employment of a Conservation Officer to broadly assist in ensuring:
- The conservation value of the key Protected Areas owned by the Montserrat National Trust.
- The Trust’s Botanic Garden is managed, maintained and enhanced through effective day to-day management.
- The delivery of the Trust’s 2021-2026 Strategic Plan and specifically its Strategic Objectives on conserving the flora and fauna of Montserrat.
- Skills transfer to staff, intern/ school leavers in biodiversity conservation skills.
- Support to MNT’s organization and administration in the areas of project development and management (e.g. project supervision, monitoring and drafting reports).
- To interact with the public through a variety of activities including workshops, press releases, social media interactions and radio interviews meetings, and other media activities.
ESSENTIAL
- Bachelor’s Degree in Botany,
- Environmental Science management, or related field or equivalent
- Knowledge of Montserrat’s natural heritage and communities
- At least two years’ experience of leading and managing teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills applicable to a wide range of audiences.
- Proven negotiating skills and project writing and management skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing skills.
- Proven effective team player.
- High level of computer literacy in at least the Microsoft Office suite.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of managing sites for natural and cultural importance.
- Experience of managing important natural sites with high visitor numbers.
- Practical experience of managing a variety of Caribbean habitats and species of conservation importance, the threats they face and how to manage those threats.
- Experience of working with Government Departments.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested persons may send their CV or resume to: mnt@montserratnationaltrust.ms
Closing Date: March 11, 2023
This recruitment process is a joint project between the Montserrat National Trust and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
