Call for Experts, Tanzania Marine Conservation
Research
Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting
governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit,
independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has
roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing
international development projects. RTI’s Sustainable Growth &
Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International
Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across
food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and
economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing
and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to
respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth
around the world.
SG&R’s Environment portfolio has delivered
innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors, including
countering wildlife crime, forestry, protected area management, climate
change, environmental policy, economic livelihood development,
community engagement, and institutional capacity building.
Position Description
RTI
is currently seeking professionals for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania
Heshimu Bahari project, focused on supporting and strengthening marine
biodiversity in Tanzania. We are seeking candidates with expertise in
marine biodiversity management and conservation that promotes economic
sustainability, food security for communities, and marine biodiversity
conservation in Tanzania.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.
We are currently accepting CVs/resumes for experts with the following skills:
- Marine Protected Areas management
- Community based natural resources management – marine and coastal
- Sustainable tourism practices
- Endangered, Threatened, and Protected (ETP) species management and conservation
- Coastal restoration, including mangrove restoration and conservation
- Small-scale fisheries practices and management
- Fisheries market access and engagement
- Institutional strengthening and capacity building
- Private sector engagement and development
- Alternative livelihoods and income generation for marine conservation programs
- Legal, Regulatory and Policy expertise (related to MPAs, marine enforcement, ETP species, and fisheries management)
- Communications, SBCC, community activism or awareness
- Youth and gender inclusion
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning & GIS
- Grants and/or contracts management
Qualifications
- Experts should possess at least 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience with donor funded projects such as USAID, World Bank, DFID preferred
- Candidates should be fluent in English, Swahili preferred
- Experience working in Tanzania required.
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