Overview
This consultancy aims to develop a comprehensive prioritization of conservation activities for specific shark and ray species in the Oceania region, guiding Signatories in implementing effective conservation actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an inception report outlining steps, timelines, risks, and draft structure.
- Apply a specified methodology and prioritization matrix to identify priority species and conservation actions.
- Conduct vulnerability and (m-)risk assessments as feasible.
- Prepare a draft consultation report outlining regional and subregional priorities.
- Develop regional species fact sheets for relevant shark and ray species.
- Engage with stakeholders to solicit input and comments.
- Consolidate comments and develop a final report with recommendations.
- Make suggestions for future methodological improvements.
Required Experience
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in conservation planning, project management and international conservation policy is required.
- Substantial experience related to the conservation of sharks and rays is required.
- Experience in assessing the conservation needs of sharks and rays and in formulating international or regional conservation measures is required.
- Knowledge of conservation priorities and requirements in the Oceania region is required.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science, marine biology, or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
