SeaMap Scientific Coordinating Officer at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
SAEON Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a suitably qualified individual to be responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme Large Grant project SeaMap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily management of SeaMap operations, logistics and liaising with PI and co-investigators/collaborators to meet project deliverables
• Workshop and team meeting planning and implementation, draft progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual), promotional content management and science engagement
• Coordinate Supply Chain Management activities and research agreements for SeaMap requirements to meet the project objectives, budget and compliance
• Validate and/or collate species occurrence records, metadata, relevant species information or images and genetic metadata as per prescribed templates

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7

Minimum Experience:

• 0-2 years

• BSc degree in related marine biodiversity researchExperience in budgeting, logistical coordination, data standards and stakeholder engagement, preferably in the environmental field (provide examples)

Experience:

• Working within the natural environment community, preference to marine environmental stakeholders

Knowledge:

• Coordinating diverse teamsExposure to Darwin Core metadata and data standardsSynthesize complex material to support drafting of progress reports, agreements, permit applications and public relations material

Additional Notes:
Awareness of South African Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes.A valid code B driver’s licenseThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal.
Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position.
The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
SAEON is mandated to establish and manage long-term environmental observatories; maintain reliable long-term environmental data sets; promote access to data for research and/or informed decision making; and contribute to capacity building.