CCC VACANCY: IYOR 2008 PROJECT MANAGER
Added to website: 20 February 2008
CCC IYOR 2008 Project Manager
- Position: IYOR 2008 Project Manager
- Directly Responsible to: PR & Communications Manager / Head of Marine Science
- Principal place of work: London Waterloo
- Annual salary: Voluntary in exchange for a free expedition placement including flights
- Closing date for applications: 29/02/08
1. SUMMARY
Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) is seeking a project manager who will co-ordinate the organisation and execution of events and activities in the UK that will promote coral reef conservation and awareness as part of the International Year of the Reef (IYOR) in 2008. An exciting opportunity to have direct and influential involvement! This is an ideal post for someone able to offer 2/3 days a week for a minimum of 6 months, to work within a small company at the cutting edge of effective community-based coral reef conservation.
Ideally, volunteers will be able to base themselves at the CCC offices in London (Waterloo) but working from home is an option.
Whilst there is no immediate financial remuneration, all reasonable travel & other expenses will be met, and subject to effective completion - Coral Cay are offering a unique oportunity to take part in one of our tropical conservation expeditions!
2. CCC MISSION‘
To provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests.’
3. CCC HISTORY
Founded in 1986, Coral Cay Conservation Ltd (CCC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based international organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests and coral reefs. CCC currently has projects running in the Philippines, Tobago and Papua New Guinea. Additional projects in other countries are currently under development.
CCC is primarily funded through its fee-paying international volunteer scheme, with additional funding sources from corporate and private donors and various grant-aid sources. For further information about CCC, please refer to www.coralcay.org.
4. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
- Able to commit some regular time to assist CCC Head Office with the organisation of IYOR 2008 events and activities in the UK
- Build and maintain database of partners, press & useful contacts
- Proficient writing and computer skills for research and document creation
- Organised, proactive, personable and self motivated
- Understanding of tropical coastal and development issues is an advantage but not essential
5. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The IYOR Project Manager will work under the guidance of the PR & Communications Manager and the Head of Marine Science to help organise events and activites to promote coral reef conservation and awareness as part of the International Year of the Reef in 2008.
Tasks will include planning and organising fundraising events, writing articles for the press, liaising with IYOR partners directly and making presentations to schools and other interested groups where needed.
6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Those interested in volunteering should contact:
Cat Duval, PR & Comms Manager or Simon Harding, Head of Marine Science, Coral Cay Conservation
Email addresses: cd@coralcay.org, sh@coralcay.org
Email subject: ‘IYOR Project Manager’
