Blue Ventures Are Recruiting Volunteers To Join Their Field Research Teams In Madagascar, Camp Scientists For Our Field Research Site, And An Expedition Manager To Lead Our Marine Conservation Expeditions.

Blue Ventures is an award winning UK-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research. Since its creation Blue Ventures has co-ordinated marine projects in Madagascar, Tanzania, New Zealand, South Africa and the Comoros Islands.

Volunteers
Overseas, volunteers are responsible for carrying out field-research, as well as managing the day-to-day running of our field camp in the remote village of Andavadoaka in South west Madagascar. Working as a Blue Ventures volunteer is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding experience requiring hard work and commitment. Blue Ventures recruits volunteers from all nations and backgrounds to work as part of a dynamic team contributing to an award winning marine research programme. Volunteers will participate in Scuba diving research and our resident Dive Instructors can teach volunteers to dive as well as continue dive training to PADI Divemaster.
We give volunteers the chance to make a difference in conservation.

Accommodation is provided in Eco-Cabins - Programme Fees Payable

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Camp Scientist
We currently have a vacancy for the position of camp scientist at our research camp in Andavadoaka, southwest Madagascar. The position is voluntary, and for a minimum period of 6 months.

The role of the camp scientist involves planning, directing and overseeing all marine, coastal and socio-economic research carried out at the research camp, as well as training research volunteers during the marine science training periods at the beginnings of each volunteer expedition. The successful applicant will be qualified to PADI divemaster level or equivalent, with a masters degree or equivalent in marine ecology, coastal management, or suitable related discipline.

Applicants should also have a working knowledge of French, as well as experience of carrying out field research on coral reefs and related habitats and of living and working in remote tropical environments.

Interested applicants should Post a CV and covering letter to our Research Co-ordinator Alasdair Harris.

Alasdair Harris
Research Co-ordinator
52 Avenue Road
London N6 5DR
UK

Expedition Manager
We are currently looking for an Expedition manager to lead our marine conservation expeditions in South West Madagascar. The applicant must have the following attributes: Leadership skills, tireless energy, common sense, confidence, scientific knowledge, travelling experience, management skills, diplomacy and excellent personal skills. The applicant must have the wherewithal and resources to deal quickly and efficiently with number of situations that can occur in the field, as well as having the foresight to prevent problems before they arise.
The applicant must have at least a PADI rescue diver qualification or equivalent as well as a love of marine biology. The successful applicant will be asked to stay in position for a minimum of six months in the field. The applicant will be asked to arrive at the site a month prior to taking up the position in order to familiarise themselves with the workings of the site. A knowledge of French would also be an advantage.

To Apply E-Mail Blue Ventures

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