Mangrove Conservation Scientist, Zoological Society of London - Philippines

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826 and a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied preservation, is looking for a MANGROVE CONSERVATION SCIENTIST.

The mission of Zoological Society of London - Philippines is to promote and achieve the worldwide preservation of animals and their habitats. ZSL is looking to recruit a dynamic individual in an exciting new position as Mangrove Conservation Biologist. This position sits within the Marine and Freshwater team and reports to the Head of Global Preservation Programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for increasing national capacity for effective protection and rehabilitation of water forests, particularly in response to Typhoon Haiyan through implementing the ZSL water-based forests training program. They will also be involved with the technical support of two  demonstration sites.

The job holder will work closely with ZSL’s water-based forests preservation and science team in the Philippines and supervise a training team. This job would suit someone with a strong track record in preservation science and practical experience in water-based forests cultivation. It is anticipated that the post-holder will have a higher degree in an appropriate subject and a scientific publication record that includes mangroves.

The successful candidate will be independently driven and show initiative; confident in verbal and written communications; excellent inter-personal skills; numerate; and have good time management and organisational skills. They should have a proven track record in grant and report writing.

This position is initially a 1-year contract with plans to renew. The successful applicant will be based in the Zoological Society of London - Philippines head office in Iloilo, with time spent in the second office in Cebu and our field sites (currently central and western Visayas). It is anticipated they will also spend some time in Manila at relevant meetings, workshops and conferences.

A job description is available by email from hr@zsl.org or from our website www.zsl.org/jobs. To apply, please send a CV (curriculum vitae) and covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role by email to hr@zsl.org by 15 November, 2014.