Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for this position to wcsbangladesh@wcs.org with the subject line 'Application for Marine Data Management Officer' before October 11, 2022.
Background
The Wildlife Conservation Society (www.wcs.org) Bangladesh (WCS BD) partners with local communities and government agencies for a healthy ocean and healthy people. WCS is a not-for-profit conservation and research organization engaged in Bangladesh since 2004 with a strong focus on marine conservation. WCS BD collaborated with the Government of Bangladesh to establish the Swatch-of-No-Ground marine protected area (MPA), the Nijhum Dwip Marine Reserve/MPA, and three Wildlife Sanctuaries for freshwater dolphins in the Sundarbans.
WCS BD uses science, outreach, and policy development to empower the Government of Bangladesh to (i) Establish a network of effectively managed marine protected areas in Bangladesh; (ii) Assess the status of sharks and rays and develop a national strategy for their conservation that includes improving knowledge through catch and bycatch assessments, fish landing site surveys, and market-chain analyses; (iii) Advance knowledge, institutional collaboration and technical capacity to reverse declines of the most threatened marine species, reduce overexploitation of non-threatened species, and implement international trade controls in compliance with international conventions.
Job Responsibilities
WCS BD is recruiting a Marine Data Management Officer to
- Enter data, quality check, summarize and generate descriptive statistics for WCS BD marine databases in excel and other software programs according to a standardized format.
- Assist with advanced data analysis and modeling and generate maps and graphs for reports and presentations.
- Ensure secure data storage and support documentation.
- Assist with improving data collection, data entry and image processing protocols, and new data analysis tools.
- Compile and review secondary information for developing MPA management plans, species assessments and marine spatial plans.
- Provide support to the Marine Conservation Team and other WCS BD programs as necessary.
Requirements
This position will be offered for one year from 01 November 2022, with an initial 3-month probationary period and an option for renewing employment as per performance and availability of funds. probationary period and an option for renewing employment as per performance and availability of funds. The position requires strong collaboration and the ability to manage assigned responsibilities reliably and independently. We are looking for a candidate who is self-directed and can manage variable workloads in a timely manner. Applicants should preferably have a master’s degree in fisheries, marine or environmental science, zoology or geography with additional experience in database management, applied statistics, and GIS. Strong communication skills in English and Bengali (written and spoken) are essential. The position will be based in Dhaka with occasional visits to field sites required. WCS is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, or sex.
Employment Status
Full-time
Job Location
Dhaka
Salary
Negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
- Salary Review: Yearly