Junior Field Scientist, Costa Rica

Title: Junior Field Scientist, Costa Rica
Agency: Global Vision International
Location: Tortuguero Conservation Area, Costa Rica

Job Description: We are looking for a dependable, responsible and detail oriented individual to help plan and execute ecological monitoring projects on the east coast of Costa Rica; working with sea turtles, jaguars and aquatic birds.

Manage our participants on the ground, train volunteers, and enforce our health and safety regulations and project protocols.

This role will also have the opportunity to act as a liaison between our field operations and our local partners.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking to launch their career as a biologist, or conservationist to get REAL on the ground EXPERIENCE.

This position reports directly to the Base Manager at the Biological Research Station in Jalova, Costa Rica.

Responsibilities:
Assist managing our volunteers on the program
- Enforce our health and safety regulations

- Assist with conservation and field survey techniques training

- Biological data management and report writing.

- Liaise with local partners as well as local, national and international collaborators.

- Provide administrative support to the Field Coordinator

- Translate, interpret and facilitate communication in Spanish and English.

- Be part of the staff boat driving team

We are looking for someone who believes in what we do.

Please send a cover letter describing specifically WHY you want to work fir GVI in 150 words or less... and include a CV/Resume via email to costarica@gviworld.com and christina.harnois@gviworld.com

Applicants must be fit and in good health, have normal dietary requirements, enthusiastic, flexible and hard-working, with excellent management, personnel and leadership skills.

Global Vision International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a supportive and friendly, yet fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position.

Be sure to include the title of the position in your correspondence.


Qualifications Required:
Fluent English and good working knowledge of Spanish
- University degree in a natural science

- Experience managing and working with people

- Boat handling and boat driving license (equivalent of RYA Powerboat level 2) highly desirable

- Demonstrated field study experience (tropical rainforest experience is preferred).

- International volunteer experience / experience working with native English-speakers.

- Current First Aid and CPR qualification.

- Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision.

- Willingness to accept basic communal living and very long hours of work in hot & humid/wet conditions.

- Willingness to work during the day and night (during turtle season).

- Must be passionate about wildlife and knowledgeable about current environmental issues.

- Full command of MS Office package.

Highly desired:
- Working knowledge of other animal groups including turtles, canal birds, primates and cats

- EFR instructor qualification

PLEASE EMAIL BOTH: costarica@gviworld.com and christina.harnois@gviwo
Salary: Starting salary is US$100 per week, 3 meals a day,
Last Date to apply: December 11, 2011
Website: http://www.gviusa.com/
Contact: Stephen Meyer
E-mail: costarica@gviworld.com(Preferred)