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We are hiring a Project Assistant

FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL (FII) AND FUNDAÇÃO PRÍNCIPE ARE SEEKING A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE TO JOIN THE TEAM. THIS PERSON WILL BE EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY FFI AND UNDER SECONDMENT TO FUNDAÇÃO PRÍNCIPE BASED ON THE ISLAND OF PRÍNCIPE, SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE.

Feb 09, 2023

Estrela Matilde

Conservation Leader and Non-profit Director, 244825572

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THE PROJECT

The project’s overall goal is to establish a network of marine protected areas across São Tomé & Príncipe using a co-management approach.

ROLE AND CHALLENGES

The Project Assistant will contribute to island-wide conservation activity with a particular focus on marine protected area establishment and community co-management. This person will support the delivery of the project through provision of administrative, communications and technical support, including survey design and data management.

REQUIREMENTS

The Project Assistant will enjoy the challenges of working in a dynamic team located in a remote environment, where teamwork, resilience and creative approaches and thinking are required to deliver project activities.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline;
Some experience in a related role and in working in remote and challenging environments are expected.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within two ground breaking and entrepreneurial organisations, at the forefront of marine conservation.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week of February 20, 2023.

More information here.

https://fundacaoprincipe.org/en/blog-latest/we-are-hiring-a-project-assistant

Estrela Matilde (She/Her)

Conservation Leader and Non-profit Director, 244825572

I am currently working as Executive Director at the Fundação Príncipe, a well established conservation NGO working on the research and protection of Príncipe's biodiversity, with a high focus on the social and economic development of the communities. I work for 10 years on one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the world, with the goal of achieving the sustainable development of the UNESCO Príncipe Island Biosphere Reserve. My mission is to change the world, an island at a time.