Myanmar: Junior Expert in Natural Resources Management

Jun 15, 2016 | Instituto Oikos
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Istituto Oikos is a non-profit organisation that operates in Europe and developing countries to safeguard biodiversity. It promotes a responsible management of natural resources and the widespread adoption of more-sustainable lifestyles as tools for social and economic development and for fighting poverty.

Position: Natural Resources Management – Junior Expert 
Duty Station: Lampi Marine National Park - Myeik archipelago, Tanintharyi Division, Myanmar
Duration: 9-12 months 
Deadline for applications: 11 July 2016

Position Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager and with the technical support from HQ, the Junior Expert in Natural Resources Management shall be responsible as follows:

  • Provide technical support and guidance to the park staff in the implementation of the Park Management Plan with regards to the Ecosystem Management component
  • Provide technical support and training to park staff on environmental monitoring activities and protocols (mainly related to avifauna, mammals, sea turtles, mangroves) in close consultation with international and local experts/institutions (i.e University of Insubria, BANCA NGO, etc)
  • Provide support and guidance to park staff in the implementation of regular marine and terrestrial patrolling activities within the Park, applying SMART software, in close consultation with international and local experts/institutions (i.e WCS)
  • Provide technical support and guidance to park staff in data collection, entry & analysis of Patrolling & Environmental Data (GPS, mapping and basic IT/PC usage…)
  • Support project staff in the process of definition of Limit of Use regarding forestry/timber resources within the identified Local Use Zones in the existing Zoning Plan
  • Support park staff at field level in following agreed and defined law enforcement mechanisms
  • Assist project staff and park staff in the definition of Environmental Education activities at community level
  • Promote and facilitate community involvement in patrolling, environmental monitoring and conservation activities, in collaboration with park staff.
  • Support the definition of detailed work plans in consultation with park staff and key community members, organize and facilitate regular coordination meeting to plan and review the field work
  • Support the Project Manager in the definition of possible research programs/priorities with local and/or international universities
  • Ensure proper organization of work and supervision of one field officer, who will assist the expert in the implementation of all field activities and coordination with park staff
  • Ensure positive and productive working relations and coordination with Park Warden and Park staff and local authorities and community leaders
  • Promote and facilitate the involvement of park staff in ecotourism / interpretation related activities
  • Regularly submit reports to the Project Manager...