Employment & Volunteering

Employment Opportunities at Galapagos Conservancy (VA, USA) & the Charles Darwin Foundation (Galapagos, Ecuador)

There is currently one position open at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Galapagos.
Date posted: January 12, 2010

Job Title: Director of Terrestrial Science
Job Type: Full time renewable position
Opportunity location: Galapagos Islands – Ecuador
Reports to: Executive Director
Closing date (if specified): 15 February 2010

Background:
An exciting opportunity exists to lead a multidisciplinary science team, jointly with the marine science director, to respond to key threats in Galapagos including invasive species, climate change, and unsustainable development. You will be expected to integrate the work of the five research themes (biodiversity, monitoring, ecological processes, restoration and social sciences) to achieve a holistic, robust science base for management decisions. The work includes conducting and directing research and providing technical assistance to programs on the ground. A further challenge is to provide leadership in training staff in the scientific process.

Major duties/responsibilities will include:
a) Work closely with Executive Director and as member of executive team help guide and supervise work of science directorate
b) Represent science directorate at local, national, an international level
c) Further develop conceptually based strategic research priorities in conjunction with science theme leaders
d) Lead process of proposal writing and work with executive team in fundraising activities
e) Participate in science program including the production of publications
f) Oversee science budget administration of science directorate
g) Maintain and develop alliances at local, national, and international levels
h) Coordinate activities with local partner institutions including Galapagos National Park
i) Oversee visiting scientist program

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Five theme leaders, science coordinator, and logistics and safety manager

Selection Criteria:
Essential
• PhD in biological or environmental sciences with a focus in systems ecology
• A minimum of 10 years experience in program planning and development with measurable scientific outputs
• Proven intercultural literacy with a wide range of experiences with governmental, NGO, and community stakeholders
• Ability to work in multilevel teams with strategic outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in science administration including management of multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in training people in the scientific method
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish

Desirable:
• Expertise in systems ecology, especially with invertebrate focus
• Experience in public speaking, plus excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Remuneration and Conditions:
The position is being offered as a two-year contract with renewal based on availability of funding. Base salary is US $48,000, to US $55,000, p.a., according to qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance and 30 calendar days annual vacation.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send a CV and a document outlining suitability of applicant to each selection criteria using examples (half A4 page per criteria), until 15th February 2010, by e-mail to: empleo@fcdarwin.org.ec

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Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering in Galapagos, you must inquire through the Charles Darwin Foundation and Research Station. Galapagos Conservancy does not coordinate any volunteer programs in Galapagos. Visit the Charles Darwin Foundation’s volunteer page on their website for more information.

If you are interested in helping out with administrative duties (mailings, data entry, etc.) in our Fairfax, Virginia office, please email: member@galapagos.org. We will keep your name and contact information on file and will contact you when we are in need of volunteers.

Inquiries and comments may also be made by mailing or calling us at our office:

Galapagos Conservancy
11150 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 408
Fairfax, VA 22030

Telephone: 703.383.0077
Fax: 703.383.1177

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