UNDP GEF Jobs - 15357- Intern for the UNDP/GEF Partnerships for Marine Pr

Intern for the UNDP/GEF Partnerships for Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Mauritius and Rodrigues project

Advertised on behalf of

UNDP GEF

Location :

Rodrigues, Port Sud Est, MAURITIUS

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

19-Apr-2010

Application Deadline :

09-Apr-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The primary aim of this project is to ensure sustainable management of marine resources of the Mauritius and Rodrigues where various socio-economic activities take place. A considerable number of fishers depend on the few remaining resources of these ecosystems. Years of excessive exploitation and destructive fishing methods have lead to a degradation of marine habitats. The newly gazetted Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the south East region of Rodrigues has been created to mitigate human pressure on the marine environment and ensure appropriate co-management practices, community base participation and sustainable use of existing resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Project Analyst, the intern will undertake the following tasks at the

Project Management Unit (PMU) of the South East Marine Protected Area (SEMPA) in Rodrigues:
Day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the various PMU activities
Assist with ecological monitoring, data entering and analysis of the lagoon surveys
Support the PMU with the various community participation activities
Research partners and donors for the long term economic sustainability of the SEMPA
Perform additional assignments as requested by the project manager and analyst
Must be available to conduct an internship for at least 6 months

NOTE: The intern will cater for his/her own flight to Rodrigues, full medical insurance and living expenses for the enire duration of the internship. The UNDP Mauritius office will not provide any allowance.

Competencies

Fluency in English is required, Fluency in french is a strong advantage
Excellent writing and editing skills
Initiative and sound judgment
motivated and adaptable in challenging situations
Scuba diving license and Geographic Information System (GIS) skills would be an asset

Required Skills and Experience

The intern must a be enrolled in a Masters program. Preferably studying Marine Biology, Natural Resource Management, Geography, Conservation or related field