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.
Additional Information.
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