Expedition Manager and staff required

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Rural Areas

Length of Position: Minimum one year

Description: Work for one of the UK's leading organiser of Conservation Expeditions as a staff member on a terrestrial based conservation expedition. Positions are available with GVI in Ecuador and Costa Rica. Check out the GVI website for more information. Work is physically hard with very long hours, 5.30am till 9pm or as needed by the expedition. Living conditions are very basic: there is no running water and electricity is only available from a night time generator. However, the setting is beautiful and to some it's the best job in the world!

Highlights: Live and work in a unique and remote environment. Contribute to the conservation of endangered habitats and communities.

Qualifications: A strong background in terrestrial biology and conservation, with management and logistical experience would be a distinct advantage. English essential. Knowledge of Spanish also an advantage. Experience of working as a volunteer would also be an advantage.

Salary / Pay: This is a salaried position on a minimum of a 1 year contract, and also includes food, basic accommodation and a contribution to international flight costs. Please apply to Steve Gwenin (click on the email link above) with full cv detailing qualifications and experience.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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