Position Summary
The Senior Marine Specialist position will be largely centred on undertaking and reporting Marine Environmental Baseline Surveys (MEBS), marine monitoring, coral relocation, reef rehabilitation programs or similar projects. The role will be split between fieldwork, potentially in remote areas, and office-based tasks. Office-based work may include logistics, equipment preparation, data management / analysis and report writing, etc., as well as supporting the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and other technical documents.
Tasks may be varied tasks, depending on Project scope and specific requirements. The Senior Marine Specialist will manage projects in their entirety, deliver the marine components of multidisciplinary projects, work as part of a team or, for longer duration projects, work on rotation with other Senior Marine Specialist / staff. However, they will often operate in the field independently and be responsible for survey arrangements and achieving project objectives on schedule and in budget, with a focus on excellence. Survey teams will generally comprise small groups of specialists and / or field technicians working from small day vessels, although some surveys may be conducted from larger survey vessels or potentially over an extended period. Coral relocation or reef rehabilitation projects may require working as part of a larger team.
There also may be a requirement for the Senior Marine Specialist to take on responsibility for logistical and / or support responsibilities; for example, maintenance and calibration of marine instrumentation (or similar), or training of other team members, etc.
Major Responsibilities
Personal Requirements
Competencies
The ideal candidate should have project management capabilities, be experienced in leading marine field teams and be competent in standard marine field sampling and survey techniques.
KBD aims to work in a culture of safety and the Senior Marine Specialist should ensure that Health and Safety is embedded in all our activities.
Building capacity is a major focus of KBD and the Senior Marine Specialist should also support the professional development of Saudi nationals and other field personnel who have shown a passion and aptitude for marine science and the environment.
Other required competencies include:
Qualifications
Experience
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